Alternate Method of Replacing Awning Fabric?

dougrainer wrote:
14 years old. I am a professional RV Tech(37 years). 14 years old and I doubt you have any idea how the old fabric/rope insert will be stuck to both the tube insert and the Awning rail on the sidewall. You will need 3 people to do the job. 2 can do it. 1 cannot. 3 makes it a LOT easier. ....

Have you remembered to remove either the front or rear mount bracket on the arms to get the awning rail rope out? Most awnings like yours the upper wall mount brackets hinder the slide out of the awning fabric.

Thanks for your input! Yes, I have three people willing to help me. Fortunately (I guess), there were never any screws put it the rail on the side of the trailer, so that edge can and does slide easily back and forth. I'm hoping by cutting the fabric the length of the roller between the two grooves where the awning inserts on the lower/roller end, I can work those two pieces out without too much trouble.

Yes, one of the arms will have to be unbolted from the sidewall, as the bracket completely encloses the gutter and awning rail. I hate that part though, as I just sealed that attachment point real well a couple years ago when I applied Eternabond tape to all the roof seams and edges.

Again, thanks for everyone's advice and suggestions! Anything else anyone has to offer is certainly welcome.

Thanks,
Regan