Thanks for the input.

I found Van-Cafe has the Fiamma F35 8' for $400 plus unknown shipping.
GoWesty only sells the F45, maybe a statement that it is better suited to
more Westy Buyers or better quality.  I could not find a local (discounted)
source for Carefree of Colorado, which is too bad since I live in Denver.

I took the strong negative opinion about the F35 and ruled it out.   Even if
one person thinks it is that bad, it can't be that good.   I liked what I
heard about the Sidewinder so I just ordered one.

http://www.rvawningsonline.com/products/details.php?r=31
Free shipping in the US.  The 8' awning cost $300.  The brackets are crazy
expensive so I didn't get them and will see what I am dealing with when the
awning arrives, dropped shipped from across town.

I'll have to go to Baja just to test it out.