DIY Awning protection cap / cover

Hugues06 wrote:
Hi

I’m on the road all year long so I’m pretty worried about my awning fabric, actually the top part that is always exposed to the sun when it’s rolled up.

What do you think of my idea?


The best I found is this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sunlite-24-in-x-96-in-Polycarbonate-Clear-Multiwall-Roof-Panel-132506/202091947
In France, there would be 2 materials I could use but I can’t find them here.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi,

Years ago I did the PVC pipe cover, it really helped but as you said, it needs to come off when traveling.

I looked at your clear polycarbonate sheet you linked. Here are my thoughts on this, the clear polycarbonate will still let the UV sun rays through. While it may help with keeping some water off, I have an instinctive feeling it will not stop the UV degradation to the main awing. The reason I say this, I found over the years that by putting up a custom made cushion in the shower skylight, that cover has drastically saved the yellowing of the shower surround as opposed to the same brand and style camper let open to the sun. The translucent polycarbonate skylight still lets too much UV through where the solid cushion we put up during the day keeps it out.

The poster with the 4" wide white Gorilla tape is a good option to help the UV breakdown. The tape may only last outside a few years, but it would help block the UV rays. I know the Ebond, and it will hands down work and last, but the ozz'ing of the gray sealant may become a problem. A thin layer of Dicor non sag lap sealant smeared on the exposed Ebond edge can help with the ozz'ing I just do not know how long it will last rolling and rolling. I use the Dicor non sag on roof Ebond and it is 13 years plus and still going strong, but that area does not roll up. the Dicor may crack over time.

Let us know how you make out.

Hope this helps

John

PS, they do sell aluminum roll up covers for the awning. They cost $$$, but it does help keep the sun off the awing when rolled up, some water may still wick in the ends, but it far better then the standard awning .