Questions about repairing Carefree slide topper
The Carefree slide topper came partially unstitched and pulled out from around the poly rod on one of our bedroom slides.
I put a couple of clamps on the canvas and pulled the poly rod out.
Now, I have the canvas draped over the side of the slide. It is still in good condition. It seems that the stitching just rotted. We would like to sew the sleeve back together.
I think I have couple of options. First I could undo the four bolts holding the whole awning and remove it. So how heavy is a bedroom awning? After taking it off, I could hold the whole assembly while the wife runs it through the sewing machine. Second, I could release the clamps and let the spring suck up the canvas and then disassemble the awning. I assume that I would still have to remove the whole assembly and work on the ground? How difficult is it to disassemble the awning, remove the canvas, reassemble and retention the springs? Should I even attempt it or leave it to a professional?
I put a couple of clamps on the canvas and pulled the poly rod out.
Now, I have the canvas draped over the side of the slide. It is still in good condition. It seems that the stitching just rotted. We would like to sew the sleeve back together.
I think I have couple of options. First I could undo the four bolts holding the whole awning and remove it. So how heavy is a bedroom awning? After taking it off, I could hold the whole assembly while the wife runs it through the sewing machine. Second, I could release the clamps and let the spring suck up the canvas and then disassemble the awning. I assume that I would still have to remove the whole assembly and work on the ground? How difficult is it to disassemble the awning, remove the canvas, reassemble and retention the springs? Should I even attempt it or leave it to a professional?
