I am rebuilding the top on my 91' Hallmark Cuchara and while I have it torn apart it makes sense to replace the fabric sides. I have access to an industrial machine and there is very little sewing involved.Due to the age and full size door I cannot get a direct replacement from Hallmark and they said to sew it would be about $2000; can't justify the cost for the age of the camper. The 2 Wisconsin Co's that sew replacements for pu campers and trailers use marine treated 10.10 oz Cotton Duck for breath ability, waterproof ability, and abrasion resistance (fold points) but it seems most of the pu camper manufacturers use some kind of synthetic fabric, maybe top gun or sunbrella?I looked at this fabric chart http://canvas-fabrics.com/Marine-treated-preshrunk-Cotton-Duck/index.htm and talked with the company and they are recommending top gun or treated canvas duck (Sunforger) because of abrasion resistance. The rep said unless I plan to keep the camper open and in constant sun the low UV rating of the cotton duck isn't a big factor.Any experience or thoughts regarding these fabrics?

I have a top gun boat cover and it seems to have very little breathing capability. I would lean more towards the sunbrella.

T J Snuggles Inc Manufacturing Canvasplus.google.com 1851 Dogwood Rd, Bremen, IN 46506(574) 546-4404

I contacted this company and talked with Ed, very nice guy, and they sew for manufacturers only. He did say that they use a vinyl like product but wasn't sure of the manufacturer. He is going to see if Jason, who is more familiar with fabric, will call me back.Thanks for the contact.LanceDuyen wrote:T J Snuggles Inc Manufacturing Canvasplus.google.com 1851 Dogwood Rd, Bremen, IN 46506(574) 546-4404

I think the material is called Weblon. At least the material description sounds like what I have. On the Outfitter there is an inner and outer layers with a layer of insulation between the two.

You might also check out http://www.sailrite.com/They have a large selection of marine fabric thatmight use.Mike

Pop Up Fabric - canvas, top gun, sunbrella | Good Sam Community

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ISBRAM
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
Our 2011 Hallmark has an insulated waterproof soft wall that I would not describe as a material that breaths.
It is supposed to insulate, stop the wind and moisture. I would be very surprised if the oem material was designed to breath as it is supposed to take the place of a solid wall; if you need air you open a window or a roof vent or both.
We have camped in ours in the low teens with high winds and the inside of the soft wall was warm to the touch.
NCWriter
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
I've had several highly-satisfactory experiences with Sunbrella for various outdoor purposes - extremely durable but it is definitely not cheap.
flysar
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
silversand wrote:
....while you are looking at Weblon, also look at Herculite, specifications here-->

....also, have a look at Herculite 20 and Herculite 80 (Mil-C-43006), but extreme durability at 18oz (and, price).

Good luck,
S-

I took a look at the product and it looks good to my novice eyes, the 80 may be a little bulky.

I'm sure there is a compromise in the pop-up world between durability and weight for ease of folding in cold weather and bulk.

I'm trying to get as much info as I can from pu manufacturers and so far they seem to be using a vinyl product of some form and no heavier than 13oz.
silversand
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
....while you are looking at Weblon, also look at Herculite, specifications here-->

....also, have a look at Herculite 20 and Herculite 80 (Mil-C-43006), but extreme durability at 18oz (and, price).

Good luck,
S-
flysar
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
CarryOn wrote:
You might also check out

http://www.sailrite.com/

They have a large selection of marine fabric that
might use.

Mike

Sailrite is where I got the fabric chart from that is in my original post.
flysar
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
dadwolf2 wrote:
I think the material is called Weblon. At least the material description sounds like what I have. On the Outfitter there is an inner and outer layers with a layer of insulation between the two.

I just got off the phone with Hallmark and they use Weblon. I also have a layer of foam between it and the inside ripstop nylon. I plan to use only the outer fabric, easier for me to sew, and then augment with another insulator (hard or soft) if I do any late Fall/Winter camping. Thanks for the info
CarryOn
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
You might also check out

http://www.sailrite.com/

They have a large selection of marine fabric that
might use.

Mike
dadwolf2
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
I think the material is called Weblon. At least the material description sounds like what I have. On the Outfitter there is an inner and outer layers with a layer of insulation between the two.
flysar
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
I contacted this company and talked with Ed, very nice guy, and they sew for manufacturers only. He did say that they use a vinyl like product but wasn't sure of the manufacturer. He is going to see if Jason, who is more familiar with fabric, will call me back.

Thanks for the contact.

LanceDuyen wrote:
T J Snuggles Inc Manufacturing Canvas
plus.google.com

1851 Dogwood Rd, Bremen, IN 46506

(574) 546-4404
LanceDuyen
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
T J Snuggles Inc Manufacturing Canvas
plus.google.com

1851 Dogwood Rd, Bremen, IN 46506

(574) 546-4404