Date:         Tue, 13 Aug 2002 14:29:47 -0700
Reply-To:     "Loren A. Busch" <lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM>
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From:         "Loren A. Busch" <lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      Re: Trans-Awn 2000 Installation
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Tim wrote:
Date:    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:13:07 -0700
From:    Timothy Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Trans-Awn 2000 Installation

This is an A&E/Dometic awning according to the labels
on and in it, but according to Dometic, the parts and
product support are handled through The Awning Outlet
at 740-587-4735. I don't think that this particular
model is still available new, but I didn't ask.

There is a blue/white Catalina 2500 awning currently
on ebaY (where I got mine)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1850609927

Good luck,

Tim

I have this same awning on my '90 Westy, came on it when I purchased in
January.  It is now discontinued, and if buying new, you don't want it,
the replacement is much better.  I had a A&E Domentic 2500 8 foot on my
'85 but the awning was totaled with the '85.  The newer 2500 series is
MUCH easier to set up, and the old 2000 series leaks like a sieve when
rolled up, hold water inside the system.  The 2500 seemed to keep rain
out when rolled up.

Negative side:  The 2500 8' model only extend out about 6 feet, and does
not provide the amount of shade I would like,  where the old 2000 I have
now extends a good 7' and provides more shade.

For ease of setup and better design, take a good look at the Fiama
awnings, I looked closely at Harld and Nancy's Fiama at a recent
Wetwesties campout, I would go the extra money for one of these if
purchasing new.  Now that I think about it, maybe I could sell my 2000
and get the Fiama.  Anyone interested (Northwest only, I won't try to
ship).  How's $200 sound?