First, the description of the newer A&E awning sounds like a crank-out,
not a pull out like the old 2500 or 2000 series (I've owned both).
Second, when I bought a new Fiamma the first of the year I contacted a
local dealer (Sports Rack) in Seattle.  They have stores in many
locations.  They contacted Fiamma directly and were able to beat prices
posted on the Internet, and by a significant amount.  BTW, I just came
back from three days of camping in very strong and gusty winds, my 10"
Fiamma handled it just fine.