Step 5 re install awning.
Repairing sun damaged end of a rv awning.
The last step is to reinstall the rv awning.
They also take quite a bit of labor.
Here are the things you re going to need in this step.
I applied a strip to the underside and top of the awning along the threaded bead seam.
You can place some electrical tape on the vise grips to prevent them from damaging the end cap.
This is a how to video on repairing your torn rv or travel trailer awning.
A cleaning solution waterproof glue repair tape.
You can find this tape at any store that sells camping supplies or at your rv dealer.
These rolls typically run around 15 00 and are 15 feet in length.
While one person firmly holds the vise grips the other can remove the bolts connecting the leg aka rafter to the awning then take the rafter off the end cap.
Most people will simply file a wind damage claim with their insurance company and the claims adjuster will come out and write you a check for a new awning.
That came with your awning and making sure not to strip the screws.
Sew a new channel the length of the awning and reinstall the cord that slides into the top awning rail.
Being that we are full time rv snowbirds its.
Next unroll the awning and slide the arms into place before adjusting the tension using the knobs on either side of the awning.
Just like that your awning is back in action.
Using vise grips take a firm hold of the cap on one end of the awning.
It s over seven years old.
My idea is to cut the brittle end of the awning off to a point that it s not sun damaged approx.
Carefully slide the awning along the rail into place.
In this video i repair sections of damaged fabric on our dometic 9100 power awning.
You ll be sitting cool in the shade.
Then i wiped the areas where the tape would go with 70 isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining dirt and oils.
It s best to have three people for this job.
First i washed the awning with soap and water.
Two people will handle the awning arms one at each end while another one will feed the cord into your awning rail.
Attach the awning railing to the roof of your rv using the screws bolts washers etc.
I used the quick roof extreme steel lock adhesive tape to fix a 6 rip in my awnin.
Rv awnings are not exactly cheap to replace.
12 to 16 inches.
