Best awning replacement material

Question

My awning is 7 years old and has started ripping from both ends so I need to replace it. I see a lot of companies and in my search on the forum I can't find a link to the preferred material to replace it with. Mine is a Dometic awning and it lasted pretty well I think. I was looking at Sunbrella but they may be just better at advertising. I thought I would try and learn from others.

willb5 · Answer

I happened to listen recently to this podcast by Radio Arizona RV he discusses RV awnings including replacement fabrics. He recommends Solara universal replacement fabric.
http://radioarizonarv.com/%E2%86%93episode-34-solera-rv-awnings-lippert-components/
http://www.arizonarvpartscenter.com/SoleraAwnings-s/865.htm
This is a very informative podcast series on RV repair and maintenance topics.
All the best,
Will

old_guy · Answer

tough top awning makes the best material and it is a lot cheaper and heavier weight than the  OEM stuff

scottg · Answer

Avoid the $119 junker they sell on eBay.

lamopar · Answer

Thanks for the tips. I have heard of Solara and I will listen to the pod cast. I think I saw something about Tough Top when I was looking. I did see several people say to stay away from the cheap ones on Ebay. Thanks for the tips.

diskdoctr · Answer

We replaced ours last year. Very pleased. Equal or better than OEM.

https://www.rvawningsmart.com/

Item 62420, RV Patio Awning Fabric 20' (Approx Width 19'2") Ocean Blue Fade, $155.00

Shipping (Standard) $19.00

Balance Due $174.00

Installed it ourselves, though I'd have a 4th person to help next time. Ladder time was a challenge on our uneven ground surface.

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