A worn or missing rivet is all it takes to compromise your Carefree awning's structural integrity. This genuine OEM replacement rivet -- part number 030345-007 -- keeps your awning hardware properly fastened and road-ready. Sized at 3/16" diameter and 1-5/8" length, it matches the factory specification for Carefree RV awnings and installs with standard pop-rivet tools you likely already own.
When awning arms, end caps, rafter brackets, or mounting hardware lose a rivet, it is tempting to grab whatever is in the parts bin. Using an undersized or wrong-grip rivet can allow brackets to shift, vibrate, or fail on the road. The 030345-007 is the genuine Carefree part, built to the same specification as the original factory installation -- so the fit is correct and the clamp load is right.
This rivet is sold individually, so you can order exactly the quantity you need for a repair without buying a bulk pack of sizes you will never use. At only 0.01 lb. each, adding a few extras to your spares kit costs almost nothing in weight or storage space.
Part number 030345-007 is a Carefree of Colorado factory component -- not an aftermarket substitute. Ensures correct fit and clamp load for Carefree awning assemblies.
3/16" (0.1875") diameter shank and 1-5/8" overall length match the factory rivet specification used throughout Carefree awning arm and bracket assemblies.
Manufactured domestically to Carefree quality standards. Backed by a limited 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Order the exact quantity needed. Lightweight at 0.01 lb. each -- easy to keep extras on hand in your RV tool kit for roadside repairs.
Rivets are consumable fasteners that can corrode, shear, or simply go missing over time. Keeping 4-6 spares in your RV tool bag means a loose awning bracket does not have to cut a trip short. At 0.01 lb. each, the weight penalty is negligible.
This rivet is used throughout the Carefree of Colorado product line including travel trailer and fifth-wheel awnings, slideout toppers, and patio awning arm assemblies that use the 3/16" rivet specification. If your Carefree awning or its mounting hardware has a 3/16" hole pattern requiring a 1-5/8" grip-range rivet, this is the correct replacement.
A standard hand or pneumatic pop-rivet tool sized for 3/16" mandrels is required for installation. Verify the substrate thickness at your repair location falls within the 1-5/8" grip range before ordering. If the combined material thickness is greater than the rivet can span, a different length will be needed.
During seasonal awning inspections, check all visible rivets for signs of corrosion, elongated holes, or loose fit. A rivet that spins freely or shows surface rust should be drilled out and replaced before it fails in transit. While the awning is rolled in, rattling from the arm assemblies often points to a loose or missing rivet.