When your patio awning arm loses its secure connection to the RV sidewall, the 901018W top bracket restores it. This direct-replacement bracket mounts to the upper awning arm on Carefree Spirit FX, Fiesta, and Simplicity roll-up awnings, giving you a solid, rattle-free anchor point so your awning deploys and retracts cleanly every time.
The top mounting bracket is the pivot point where your awning arm meets the RV wall. Over time, UV exposure, wind loads, and repeated cycles can crack or distort the original bracket, leading to arm wobble, misalignment, or outright failure. The 901018W is the correct OEM-matched replacement part -- not a universal adapter -- so fitment is precise and installation is straightforward for a DIY repair.
This bracket fits both the front and rear awning arm positions, so a single part covers either side of your awning. Installation requires a pop-rivet gun and the included rivet; no specialty tools beyond that.
Works on both the front and rear upper awning arm positions -- one part covers either side of your awning.
Designed specifically for Carefree BN3N4 and AN3N4 manual awning arms used on Spirit FX, Fiesta, and Simplicity roll-up awnings.
Comes with one mounting bracket and one rivet -- everything needed for the bracket swap. A pop-rivet gun is required but not included.
Manufactured by Carefree of Colorado to OEM standards with a limited 1-year manufacturer warranty.
This bracket is confirmed to fit the following Carefree of Colorado roll-up patio awning families:
Compatible awning arms: BN3N4 and AN3N4 manual awning arm assemblies. If you are unsure which arm your awning uses, check the label on the awning cassette or the original Carefree documentation that came with your rig.
Replacing the top awning mounting bracket is a manageable DIY repair for most RV owners comfortable with basic hand tools. General process:
Generic "universal" brackets often require shimming, drilling new holes, or accepting loose tolerances that cause arm play over time. The 901018W is an exact OEM replacement, meaning the bracket ears, rivet hole spacing, and wall-mount geometry match the original Carefree design. The result is a repair that holds the arm at the correct angle and keeps your awning tracking straight through its full travel.