flysar
Mar 28, 2014Explorer
Pop Up Fabric - canvas, top gun, sunbrella
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?
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?