Hello: Has anyone ever installed a metal protective shield on their existing awning? I have an 07 Flagstaff by FR 5th wheel. The awning is in great shape except for the 6 inch strip that is exposed to the weather when rolled up. I looked at the Domestic website, and they show there Shield in their Parts section. I'm wondering how hard it is to install. They don't mention it on their site. As I said there are no tears or holes in the awning it'self. Only the discolorment where the sun has faded it..Thanks in advance..

I am getting ready to replace my awning and am planning on doing this. I'm planning on just using some vinyl or aluminum flashing from home depot or lowes. Not sure exactly what yet but I'm confident I can find a cheap solution that will provide protection and stop the awning from getting brittle.Like this - http://www.diyhomecenter.com/duraflash-vinyl-flashing/14-30-white.aspx?gclid=CJTwqqKFg7oCFYqZ4AodP0IA8Q

Saw a post recently where someone took a piece of PVC pipe and made it fit as an awning cover. Looked a bit like Hogans goat but served the purpose.

pugslyyy: Funny you should mention that. I did exactly that last month. Went to Home Depot and bought a 10ft piece of white PVC cut it in half length wise and used bungy cords to hold it up. Seems to work o.k. Not the prettiest, but what the heck it works. I just would like to hide/clean up the discolorment that I mentioned in my post..Oh by the way, when you go to HD. there are two types of PVC. One is black and cost about $27 for 10 ft, the one I bought is White and was $9. thanks for your input.

wow never thought about this looks like I'll be doing this thanks for the info

Here's my post from a few weeks back regarding the awning cover. As we all know, the sun wrecks the top of them in a few years. I used plastic rain gutter as shown in my post. Check out smokedummy's post too in my post as his method is good to if it fits you.Cheap-O Awning CoverBTW, I've never been able to find that flexible metal covering stuff available as a DIY project.

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pugslyyy
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
I am getting ready to replace my awning and am planning on doing this. I'm planning on just using some vinyl or aluminum flashing from home depot or lowes. Not sure exactly what yet but I'm confident I can find a cheap solution that will provide protection and stop the awning from getting brittle.

Like this - http://www.diyhomecenter.com/duraflash-vinyl-flashing/14-30-white.aspx?gclid=CJTwqqKFg7oCFYqZ4AodP0IA8Q
hershey
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
Saw a post recently where someone took a piece of PVC pipe and made it fit as an awning cover. Looked a bit like Hogans goat but served the purpose.
TWO_4_THE_ROAD
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
pugslyyy: Funny you should mention that. I did exactly that last month. Went to Home Depot and bought a 10ft piece of white PVC cut it in half length wise and used bungy cords to hold it up. Seems to work o.k. Not the prettiest, but what the heck it works. I just would like to hide/clean up the discolorment that I mentioned in my post..Oh by the way, when you go to HD. there are two types of PVC. One is black and cost about $27 for 10 ft, the one I bought is White and was $9.
thanks for your input.
jerrygallion
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
wow never thought about this looks like I'll be doing this thanks for the info
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Oct 06, 2013
Here's my post from a few weeks back regarding the awning cover. As we all know, the sun wrecks the top of them in a few years. I used plastic rain gutter as shown in my post. Check out smokedummy's post too in my post as his method is good to if it fits you.
Cheap-O Awning Cover

BTW, I've never been able to find that flexible metal covering stuff available as a DIY project.
ScottG
Nomad
Oct 06, 2013
Brilliant! My awning has gotten brittle at the top and will need replacement next year. At least I can use the gutter idea to protect it at home.
Thanks!
John_Wayne
Explorer II
Oct 07, 2013
You could take your awning material off and take it to a top shop or where they make boat covers. Have them cut out the bad material and sew in a new pocket for the cord that goes in the track on the MH or TT and your good to go.
jerrygallion
Explorer
Oct 07, 2013
Ron3rd wrote:
Here's my post from a few weeks back regarding the awning cover. As we all know, the sun wrecks the top of them in a few years. I used plastic rain gutter as shown in my post. Check out smokedummy's post too in my post as his method is good to if it fits you.
Cheap-O Awning Cover

BTW, I've never been able to find that flexible metal covering stuff available as a DIY project.

thanks ron3rd did tour cover tonight in 10 minutes and a 20 dollar bill and some change thanks again
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Oct 08, 2013
jerrygallion wrote:
Ron3rd wrote:
Here's my post from a few weeks back regarding the awning cover. As we all know, the sun wrecks the top of them in a few years. I used plastic rain gutter as shown in my post. Check out smokedummy's post too in my post as his method is good to if it fits you.
Cheap-O Awning Cover

BTW, I've never been able to find that flexible metal covering stuff available as a DIY project.

thanks ron3rd did tour cover tonight in 10 minutes and a 20 dollar bill and some change thanks again

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profdant139
Explorer II
Oct 08, 2013
I also use a pvc rain gutter secured with bungee cords -- works great. But don't forget to remove it before hitting the highway. Please don't ask me how I know this.

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