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You can nearly double your functional space and enjoy the outdoors even more just by adding a quality RV awning to your campervan!

An awning not only adds a covered outdoor living space, it also shades your doorway to keep direct sunlight from heating up the inside of your van. This is especially important if you plan to install solar panels on your van roof, and will be parked in the sun often. Keep the door open and let the awning do the hard work of reflecting away the intense sun, or simply relax outside in the shade of your new front porch.

Take a look at the Fiamma awnings we offer below for more details and visit the links to shop!

Fiamma Awning Types

The best type of RV awning for camper vans is the box awning, also called a "case awning" or "cassette awning." They typically range from 8'-14’ long, as best fits the length of your van and the area you want to shade.

With a box awning, a sturdy fabric shade mounted to a metal frame rolls out of a metal case using either a manual crank or an electric motor. The shade cloth connects to a lead rail, where some RV awnings (like Fiamma F45S and F80S) have an arm structure under the cloth and support legs that fold out from the lead rail. The support legs can mount into clips on the lower body of your camper van, or you can extend them to the ground and even stake them down for additional stability. Note that RV awnings should be retracted in high winds or heavy rain, snow or hail to avoid damage.

Legless awnings —— such as the Fiamma F65 Eagle and F45 Eagle — are supported by scissor arms in the awning canopy and do not require additional leg supports. Fiamma Eagle awnings also include wind sensor technology that will automatically close the awning in unsafe conditions, so you won't have to worry when the wind picks up.

How do you mount an RV awning?

Like with so many van build questions, it depends! To start, what kind of van do you have? With what wheelbase and roof height? If you have a:

Mercedes Sprinter campervan - For roof mount: grab a ladder to check if you have roof rails (metal tracks on the roof). Your Sprinter will either have factory-installed roof rails or factory mounting inserts. You can mount the awning directly to the roof rails or to the factory mounting points using a specific adapter, or if you have a roof rack, you can install an awning on the side of the rack.

For wall mount - To install wall mount brackets, you'll need to pre-drill the bracket holes using the bracket as a template, placing the adapter bracket in the flattest upper portion of your van wall. Depending on the awning and your van type, you may need a specific bracket to complete installation.

Ford Transit campervan — For roof mount, you can use the fixed mount points on the roof of your van, under round plugs which protect the threaded holes for the mount points. You’ll have 6 mount points for the 130”WB, 8 for the 148”WB, and 10 for the 148”WB EL van. You can attach your awning to a roof rack using a specific adapter or directly onto your roof using your factory mount points and compatible adapter.

Ram ProMaster campervan - For roof mount, you can use the fixed mount points on the roof of your van. These mount points are under round plugs which protect the threaded holes for the mount points. There are 6 mount points for the 136”WB, 8 for the 159”WB, and 10 for the 159” extended-length van. You can attach your awning to a roof rack using a specific adapter, or directly onto your roof using your factory mount points and compatible adapter.

For wall mount- To install wall mount brackets, you'll need to pre-drill the bracket holes using the bracket as a template. Placing the adapter bracket in the flattest upper portion of your van wall. Depending on the awning and your van type, you may need a specific bracket to complete installation.

Why pick a Fiamma RV awning?

RV box awnings may seem very similar, but a number of important features of Fiamma awnings make quite a bit of difference in both ease of use and durability:

Double Guide: Double guide on the lead bar allows installation of two front panels.
Perfect Closing: The Auto-Lock safety system ensures fast and silent opening and closing, and the Dual Security device ensures perfect closing every time.
Presto-Fix: The adjusting system enables you to gauge the closing of the lead bar to guarantee a perfect closing over time.
One-Way Roll: Fiamma's patented system keeps the fabric rolling only in the correct direction.
Dual Shock Absorber: A patented shock-absorbing bracket with dual-bolt system protects the awning and your campervan during bad weather.
Extra-Strong Arms: Extra-strong reinforced articulated arms with double steel cable maintain optimal fabric tension.
Secure Lock: The legs of a Fiamma awning can be fixed to the wall or the ground, and the height of the lead bar can be adjusted with the safe and practical telescopic system.
Wind Sensor: The F45 Eagle and F65 Eagle awnings include wind sensor technology which automatically closes the awning in strong winds.

Fiamma Awning Models

Check out the specifics for each Fiamma awning we offer below and follow the links to view the product listing.

1. Wall–Mounted Fiamma F45S

F45S 300 - 10’1”

Case color options: polar white, black, titanium
Legs: Includes legs which fold out of the lead rail of the awning.
Manual awning or motorized with wall switch
Good for Mercedes Sprinter 144"WB, HR Ford Transit 130"WB, and Ram Promaster 136"WB

Bracket required for high-roof Ford Transit: Fiamma F45S RV Awning Adapter for Ford Transit

Wall mounts to the upper side of a flat vertical van wall. Awning comes with an RV wall-mount bracket (Fiamma 98655-391)
Royal grey fabric

F45S 350 - 11’6”

- Case color options: polar white or black
- Legs: This F45S awning includes legs that fold out of the lead rail of the awning.
- Manual awning or motorized with wall switch
- Good for Mercedes Sprinter 170"WB, HR Ford Transit 148"WB, and Ram Promaster 159"WB
- Wall mounts to the upper side of a flat vertical van wall or roof rack with special adapters. Awning comes with an RV wall-mount bracket (Fiamma 98655-391)
- Royal grey fabric

F45S 400 - 14’1”

Case color options: polar white or black
Legs: This F45S awning includes legs that fold out of the lead rail of the awning.
Manual awning or motorized with wall switch
Fits Mercedes Sprinter 170"EXT, HR Ford Transit 148" EL, and Ram Promaster 159"EXT

Roof-mount bracket required for mounting onto high-roof Ford Transit: Fiamma F45S RV Awning Adapter for Ford Transit

Wall mounts to the upper side of a flat vertical van wall or roof rack with special adapters. Awning comes with an RV wall-mount bracket (Fiamma 98655-391)
Royal grey fabric

F45S 450 - 14’8”

Case color options: polar white or black
Legs: This F45S awning includes legs that fold out of the lead rail of the awning.
Manual awning or motorized with wall switch
Wall mounts to the upper side of a flat vertical RV wall. Awning comes with an RV wall-mount bracket (Fiamma 98655-391)
Royal grey fabric

Two Operation Options

Manual — opens and closes by hand-crank, no motor
Motorized with wall switch — electric, controlled by wall-mounted switch

F45S Brackets:

Fiamma F45S RV Roof Mount Awning Adapter for High Roof Ford Transit

2. Wall Mounted Fiamma F45 Eagle

F45 Eagle 400- Length 13'8"

Case color options: polar white and black
Electric with wall switch
Mounting: Comes with a wall-mount bracket (Fiamma 98655-505) which wall mounts on a vertical RV wall surface, not designed to mount to the side of a roof rack.
Legless: Supported by the scissor arms in the awning canopy, the F45 Eagle does not have folding legs
Royal grey fabric

3. Roof Mounted Fiamma F80S

F80S 320 - Length: 9'8"

Case color options: polar white, black and titanium case.
Roof-mounts on a Sprinter 144”WB (with or without factory roof rails) and ProMaster 136”WB -- no bracket tested for Transit models
Additional brackets required:

Available in manual, motorized with wall switch, motorized with remote control or motorized by smartphone .
Legs: This F80S awning includes legs that fold out of the lead rail of the awning.
Royal grey fabric

F80S 370 - Length: 12.'1"

Case color options: polar white, black and titanium case.
Roof-mounts on a Sprinter 170”WB (with or without factory roof rails) and ProMaster 159”WB -- no bracket tested for Transit models
Additional brackets required:

Available in manual, motorized with wall switch, motorized with remote control or motorized by smartphone.
Legs: This F80S awning includes legs that fold out of the lead rail of the awning.
Royal Grey fabric

F80S 400 - Length: 13'1

Case color options: polar white, black and titanium case.
Roof-mounts on a Sprinter 170”EXT (with or without factory roof rails), ProMaster 159”EXT or Transit 148”EL
Additional brackets required:

Available in manual, motorized with wall switch, motorized with remote control or motorized by smartphone
Legs: This F45S awning includes legs that fold out of the lead rail of the awning.
Royal grey fabric

Four Operation Options

Manual - cranks out by hand, no motor
Motorized with wall switch - electric, controlled by wall-mounted switch
Motorized with remote - electric, controlled by remote control
Motorized controlled by smartphone - electric, controlled by app on your phone.

F80S Brackets:

Mercedes Sprinter:

Ram Promaster:

Ford Transit:

Fiamma F80S 400/F65 Eagle RV Awning Bracket for High Roof 148" EXT Ford Transit

4. Self Supporting and Wall Mounted F65 Eagle

F65 Eagle 319 Rv Awning 10'6"

Sprinter

Case color options: Black and polar white
Electric awning with wall switch
Optional LED lights available
Wind sensor with automatic roll up
Legless: The F65 Eagle is supported by the scissor arms in the awning canopy, it does not have folding legs
This awning comes with a roof-mount bracket, so it can be mounted on the roof of your RV. For the Sprinter 144"WB van, you will receive the Fiamma 98655-Z029 bracket with this awning.
Royal Grey fabric

Promaster

Case color options: Black and polar white
Electric awning with wall switch
Optional LED lights available
Wind sensor with automatic roll up
Legless: The F65 Eagle is supported by the scissor arms in the awning canopy, it does not have folding legs
This awning comes with a roof-mount bracket, so it can be mounted on the roof of your RV. For the ProMaster 136"WB van, you will receive the Fiamma 98655-Z001 bracket.
Royal Grey fabric

F65 Eagle Promaster 369 12"2'

Case color: White
Optional LED lights
Legless: Supported by scissor arms in the awning canopy, it does not have folding legs
Electric awning with wall switch
Wind sensor automatic roll up
Comes with a roof-mount bracket, so it can be mounted on the roof of your RV. For the ProMaster 159"WB van, you will receive the Fiamma 98655-Z002 bracket.
Royal grey fabric

F65 Eagle Promaster 399 13"2'

Case color: White
Optional LED lights
Electric awning with wall switch
Wind sensor automatic roll up
Legless: Supported by the scissor arms in the awning canopy, it does not have folding legs
For the ProMaster 159"EXT van, you will receive the Fiamma 98655-Z003 bracket.
Royal grey fabric

F65 Eagle 400 RV Awning 13’9”

Case color options: Black and polar white
Electric awning with wall switch
LED lights available
Legless: Supported by the scissor arms in the awning canopy, it does not have folding legs
Roof mounts to Mercedes Sprinter 170'' and Ford Transit 148" EXT with additional required brackets:

Transit Bracket 148” EXT
Sprinter Bracket 170 Bracket installs onto factory roof rails

Wind sensor automatic roll up
Royal grey fabric

F65 Eagle Brackets:

Fiamma F65 Eagle RV Awning Bracket for Mercedes Sprinter 170''WB (bracket installs onto factory roof rails)
Fiamma F80S/F65 Eagle RV Awning Bracket for high roof 149" EXT Ford Transit

Which Fiamma RV awning model should you choose?

Let’s talk about RV awning wall-mount brackets versus roof-mount brackets. Mounting an RV awning differs by the type of van you’re mounting it on.

The F45S comes standard with wall-mount brackets, great for mounting on a roof rack or on a van with flat vertical sides (no standard Fiamma brackets mount an F45S awning directly to the roof of your van, so you need a roof rack, or you can fabricate your own custom brackets). Available in manual or motorized options
The F45 Eagle is the perfect length for motorhome vehicles, comes motorized with a wall mount switch and self-supporting “eagle” style scissor arms. This awning comes with a wall-mount bracket (Fiamma 98655-505), so it can be mounted on a vertical surface on your RV. This awning is not designed to mount to the side of a roof rack
The roof-mounting F80S will install directly onto the factory threaded bolts or roof rails so it's ideal for camper vans without roof racks. This model doesn’t come with brackets. See our F80S information above to see which bracket option will suit your Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit or Ram ProMaster camper van. Available in manual, motorized with wall switch, motorized with remote control or motorized by smartphone
The F65 Eagle has self-supporting scissor arms that extend the awning without legs. This awning is motorized and includes a wall-mounted switch and automatic roll up wind sensor technology. This awning is a roof-mounted awning, and bracket information is specific for each van.

Van build completed and photos by Vanworks Inc.

Which Fiamma RV awning length works for you?

The North American versions of the Sprinter, Transit and Promaster vans come in medium, long and extra-long (extended) wheelbase models. You have a choice of either a wall-mount or roof-mount Fiamma awning for each make/model/wheelbase combination:

Wall-mount:

F45S 300 - Length: 9.8 feet (3m), mounts to a flat van wall or roof rack on a Sprinter 144”WB or ProMaster 136”WB. Mounts to Transit HR 130”WB with Bracket
F45S 350 - Length: 11.5 feet (3.5m), mounts to a flat van wall or roof rack on a Sprinter 170”WB or ProMaster 159”WB. Mounts to Transit HR 148”WB with Bracket
F45S 400 — Length: 13.1 feet (4m), mounts to a flat van wall or roof rack on a Sprinter 170”EXT or ProMaster 159”EXT. Mounts to Transit HR 148” EXT WB with Bracket
F45 Eagle - Length 13.9 feet (4.2m), includes wall-mount bracket (Fiamma 98655-505)

Roof-mount:

F80S 320 - Length: 9.8 feet (3.2m), roof-mounts on a Sprinter 144”WB (with or without factory roof rails), ProMaster 136”WB
F80S 370 - Length: 12.1 feet (3.7m), roof-mounts on a Sprinter 170”WB (with or without factory roof rails), ProMaster 159”WB

F80S 400- Length: 13.1 feet (4m), roof-mounts on a Sprinter 170”EXT (with or without factory roof rails), ProMaster 159”EXT or with an additional bracket to a Transit 148”EL
F65 Eagle 319 - Length 10’6” (3.2m), mounts to a Ram Promaster 136” or Mercedes Sprinter 144” with roof mounting bracket. Bracket installs on Sprinter factory roof rails only.
F65 Eagle 400 - Length 13’9” (4.5m) mounts to van roof. Brackets not included.

For the Mercedes Sprinter 170'', you will need to buy Fiamma F65 Eagle RV Awning Bracket for Mercedes Sprinter 170''WB.
For the Ford Transit High Roof 148''EXT, you will need to buy Fiamma F80S/F65 Eagle RV Awning Bracket for Ford Transit

F65 Eagle Promaster 369 — Length 12’2” (3.7m) An electric, legless RV awning that's a great fit for Promaster 159"WB vans. Includes Fiamma 98655-Z002 bracket.
F65 Eagle Promaster 399 — Length 13’2”- Comes with a wall-mount bracket (Fiamma 98655-505), so it can be mounted on a vertical surface on your campervan. This awning is not designed to mount to the side of a roof rack.

For additional van bracket options visit:

Fiamma USA website

Shipping:

All Fiamma awnings ship for free!

To ship internationally you'll need set up an account with a forwarding service to ship your package. The forwarding service will provide you with a US address that you'll enter as your shipping address at checkout. We'll ship your order to the address provided and your forwarder will take care of delivering to your international address.