Need Info on awning ‘08 RSB

[ebaron]

We have a 2008 27’ RSB. Never had an awning. The lower factory bent brackets for awning , specific to the BF curved body, were discontinued several years ago. I happened to see an earlier BF model recently with awning, and have decided to just modify a new set of brackets myself. Cut & weld. Dealer prefer not to install as they don’t have the experience with BF, plus with my modification, they don’t take on any liability. However, they were very helpful. What I need to know is where on the body the awning is secured at the top. Both height, or distance from top seam, width ( center to center distance of brackets) and how far from the vertical seam. I’d like to go for a full width awning, approximately 16 ft.Details on lower mounting point would also be helpful.

If you have an awning on your RSB of 2008 or similar vintage, I’d greatly appreciate any pictures and measurements of the mounting points, and any other info you may have, Dealer recommended going with just a manual awning, mainly due to mounting and how current units are configured. But I think if you have an automatic or manual, it will tell me where the correct BF mounting points are.

Thanks in advance for the help. I’d be happy to share my modification and install experience once done. I’ll need to get an aluminum spool gun for my welder, so I may be able to modify some brackets in future if there is anyone out there in my situation needing them.

[John S.]

I will look but mine is a 2015 and an automatic awning. My 07 was manual like you are saying but I do not own that one any longer to check

[ebaron]

Thanks John. Not sure how close our coaches are but any info is appreciated. Will save me time from removing items to look for proper mounting area. I’m going to need to start chasing down similar coaches soon.

[bbwolf]

Ed, did you get your Awnings with Bent arm issue resolved? I am actually trying to locate an Awning with Bent Arms to replace my Dometic Cassette Awning originally installed by Born Free.

We have a 2008 27’ RSB. Never had an awning. The lower factory bent brackets for awning , specific to the BF curved body, were discontinued several years ago. I happened to see an earlier BF model recently with awning, and have decided to just modify a new set of brackets myself. Cut & weld. Dealer prefer not to install as they don’t have the experience with BF, plus with my modification, they don’t take on any liability. However, they were very helpful. What I need to know is where on the body the awning is secured at the top. Both height, or distance from top seam, width ( center to center distance of brackets) and how far from the vertical seam. I’d like to go for a full width awning, approximately 16 ft.Details on lower mounting point would also be helpful.

If you have an awning on your RSB of 2008 or similar vintage, I’d greatly appreciate any pictures and measurements of the mounting points, and any other info you may have, Dealer recommended going with just a manual awning, mainly due to mounting and how current units are configured. But I think if you have an automatic or manual, it will tell me where the correct BF mounting points are.

Thanks in advance for the help. I’d be happy to share my modification and install experience once done. I’ll need to get an aluminum spool gun for my welder, so I may be able to modify some brackets in future if there is anyone out there in my situation needing them.

[George Boley]

morning I have a 2008. 22’. Rear door, how can I help. It is up for sale on this site. Take a look at my pictures to see if you think it is applicable ". Contact me on my email. Gsboley@gmail.com as I find that easier to work with. Best