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SpeakEasy
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Jun 26, 2016

Awning Sun Protection

I've recently completed a DIY awning sun protection project that I'm excited to share. I have it on a google photos shared album that I hope all can see. It is here, and I invite you to take a look. Read the comments on all the photos to get the full story of how I developed this.

This is my first attempt at sharing a project like this using a shared google photo album. I would love to hear from you, either about the awning project OR about your experience viewing it on the shared google photo album.

Thanks,

-Speak
  • TNGW1500SE wrote:
    Do you remove it to tow?


    The intent is that it stays in place all the time. I haven't towed with it yet, so that is subject to a real-world test. But the velcro should be more than adequate to keep it in place while towing. I'll let you know!

    -Speak
  • I like it, it is definitely worth the time especially if your rig stays outside all the time.
  • You did a fine job, but I'm not sure sun damage is a big enough concern to justify the time, effort, and expense. I replaced the then 16 year old awning fabric on our previous coach due to stains and a couple of tears from falling branches. The fabric itself was still in good shape otherwise. The cost was about $200 at the time. The now 15 year old fabric on our current coach is also in good shape other than a couple of minor stains that seem to be bleach/cleaner resistant. I will be replacing our slide topper fabric this year though, due to stretching and sagging.
  • I was able to see all photos and read all comments. What I noticed is that if you click in the middle of a photo, you will see only a brief glimpse of a comment before it disappears...BUT..if you click on the little text symbol just to the right of the comment, it opens up a full text box where you can read it. Nice job by the way. That sunbrella piece may also add extra protection from A/C drip.
  • popeyemth wrote:
    Can't read your comments by the pics


    Hmmm. I wonder why not. Did you click on the pictures? Do you see little "comment" icons showing on the pictures?

    -Speak

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