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Diesel_Camper
Explorer
Sep 27, 2014

Awning repair

Our awning is separating from sun damage just on the part exposed while rolled up. Can one trim the awning (or have it done) and re-sew the anchor strip in to save a buck on a new awning? I would think we would loos about a foot of extended awning space...

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  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Sep 27, 2014
    I thought about that approach, but ended up replacing the awning with fabric that includes the ABS weatherguard.

    Not a hard job. Videos on U-Tube. Just be SURE he roller is pinned before you cut anything loose, I used a long shank Allen wrench, but coat hanger wire would do.
  • Chopperbob's avatar
    Chopperbob
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2014
    I used leftover Bus Kote and it worked great!
    Just treated the part that shows.
    Bob
  • darsben's avatar
    darsben
    Explorer II
    Sep 27, 2014
    ebay has 20 foot fabric for $130.00
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H1.Xrv+awning+fabric+20&_nkw=rv+awning+fabric+20&_sacat=0
  • bogart661's avatar
    bogart661
    Explorer
    Sep 27, 2014
    I have helped 2 friends remove their awnings so they could cut off the damaged section and resew the strip. Both awnings are working fine after being re-installed.

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