Awning Protection
I have been pondering ways to extend the life of my awning. The slit plastic pipe sleeve is the frontrunner right now but it's pricy and needs to be left at home when we travel. I was wondering if...
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Sorry having trouble posting the pipe info.
Go to Home Depot and search "styrene pipe"
Try using this "styrene pipe". Its very inexpensive, flexible to install and very durable. I have this installed over my awning and is travel proof. To install it, I needed two 10' pieces. The pipe has a coupling on one end that will allow additional lengths. (1)You will now cut the pipe to the total distance you need. I needed 17'. (2)You draw a line down the length of the pipe, then draw another parallel line about 1" a part. (3)You are gong to cut the 1" section out down the length of the pipe. Basically you have a C-section of pipe. I used a reciprocating saw. In the construction world a "Sawzall" with a metal blade. I'm a plumbing contractor. The metal blade cuts smoother and doesn't leave to much of a rough edge. I cleaned up the edges with some 100 grit sand paper.(4) Now comes for the install. You can use a ladder or climb on top of your rig. Your going to pry or spread the pipe apart and it will then go over the awning. Do one section at a time with the inter-locking built-in coupling. This cost me less than $20.00.
During the camping season I'll usually leave this off, unless the trip is a long drive, I'll leave it on and take it off when I arrive. Otherwise, this is on during storage time. I hope this helps others out.
Sorry having trouble posting the pipe info.
Go to Home Depot and search "styrene pipe"
Try using this "styrene pipe". Its very inexpensive, flexible to install and very durable. I have this installed over my awning and is travel proof. To install it, I needed two 10' pieces. The pipe has a coupling on one end that will allow additional lengths. (1)You will now cut the pipe to the total distance you need. I needed 17'. (2)You draw a line down the length of the pipe, then draw another parallel line about 1" a part. (3)You are gong to cut the 1" section out down the length of the pipe. Basically you have a C-section of pipe. I used a reciprocating saw. In the construction world a "Sawzall" with a metal blade. I'm a plumbing contractor. The metal blade cuts smoother and doesn't leave to much of a rough edge. I cleaned up the edges with some 100 grit sand paper.(4) Now comes for the install. You can use a ladder or climb on top of your rig. Your going to pry or spread the pipe apart and it will then go over the awning. Do one section at a time with the inter-locking built-in coupling. This cost me less than $20.00.
During the camping season I'll usually leave this off, unless the trip is a long drive, I'll leave it on and take it off when I arrive. Otherwise, this is on during storage time. I hope this helps others out.
