So I have a 2009 Jayco that needs to have the awning replaced. I guess from sitting in the sun over the past several years the area closest to the trailer itself has dried out and when I started cleaning it, the material tore. It's still usable after a quick fix with a rubber roof patch. (Just something to keep the water from running through) However, it will need to be fixed. Just need a ball park idea as to cost. Would even try it myself if it is a DYI project. On top of this, can one of them awning cover be added relatively easily? Think if it was cover from the sun it might last a little longer. Anyway, that in advance for any info you can provide.

It's a relatively easy DIY. You can find videos on YouTube.Everything you need can be ordered from a local RV supply store or on line.One caution the springs in the tube are under a lot of torque so be sure to pay attention on how to handle the springs and winding them (if needed)once the fabric is replaced.It can be done with two people but three works better.

I have a 2006 Montana with a 14' awning . A quote from CW was 530.00 for installing new fabric. I have talked to people who have done the replacementthem self's ( a two person job ) and a person who tried and wound up havingit done by CW. I priced just the fabric and it was 175.00 on the internet. I have not done anything about mine as yet. It didn't seem that bad after theCW quote.

Just like I won't touch garage door springs, I won't mess with awning springs. :-) Put the liability/risk on someone else launching a tool across the shop, or at their head.Lyle

The spring danger is over rated. You can do it by following instructions and watching one of the many you tube videos.

I replaced one on my sisters RV. Two people and two ladders. Like stated, check out the videos.

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laknox
Nomad
Jun 09, 2015
My problem is that many of my DIY projects turn into DBSE (done by somebody else) projects, and usually cost me more than if I'd just had them do it from the get-go. :-)

Lyle
southernkilowat
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
And you may want to check out JC Whitney on awning fabrics, got mine for about half what CW wanted.
TT_Tim
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
I replaced one on my sisters RV. Two people and two ladders. Like stated, check out the videos.
lynndiwagon
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
The spring danger is over rated. You can do it by following instructions and watching one of the many you tube videos.
laknox
Nomad
Jun 09, 2015
Just like I won't touch garage door springs, I won't mess with awning springs. :-) Put the liability/risk on someone else launching a tool across the shop, or at their head.

Lyle
boiseidaho
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
I have a 2006 Montana with a 14' awning . A quote from CW was 530.00 for installing new fabric. I have talked to people who have done the replacement
them self's ( a two person job ) and a person who tried and wound up having
it done by CW. I priced just the fabric and it was 175.00 on the internet. I
have not done anything about mine as yet. It didn't seem that bad after the
CW quote.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
It's a relatively easy DIY. You can find videos on YouTube.

Everything you need can be ordered from a local RV supply store or on line.

One caution the springs in the tube are under a lot of torque so be sure to pay attention on how to handle the springs and winding them (if needed)once the fabric is replaced.

It can be done with two people but three works better.

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