How to repair torn RV covers
Has anyone out here repaired a torn RV cover? I have a one year old Elements RV cover and found a tear L shaped 24" by 24" and because it is almost new would hope I can patch it and get a few more years out of it Thanks
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- do you have an upholstery shop in your area.
old guy wrote:
No we don't. Thanks I live up in the mountains of Ca close to Yosemite.
do you have an upholstery shop in your area.- Shoe repair guy might be able to sew it back up.
- Online or at an RV or boat supply store look for the awning repair tape. It's designed to repair sail or awning material and holds up for a year or two
- Another vote for awning repair tape.
That stuff is amazing. It's very strong, water proof and clear so it doesn't show much. - If you have a dry-cleaners near by that does alterations, ask them if they could repair it. We had one re-sew our spare tire cover that was made of heavy vinyl and cloth. If not, you have learned something about covers, they don't last.
- Adco has adhesive repair patches available for their various fabrics.
- I ordered ADCO sticky patches. I cut to size and then sewed them around the edges and across the tear using heavy duty nylon thread and an upholstery needle. I am on the third year in the Midwest after repairs. Not pretty, even Frankenstienish, but it works. I also pad the sharp areas using water noodles cut to size.
- Modesto is a little more than an hour away. I am sure there are some canvas shops there.
Or...buy an industrial sewing machine and learn how to sew!
