Replacing Awning Fabric that has Alumiguard Cover - DIY

[Cocky_Camper]

Our 16 year old awning is in need of being replaced and we have decided to take the route to do it our self. After watching about 20 you tube videos, this doesn't seem like it will be a difficult task.

The question is that our awning has an Alumiguard protective cover over it when it is rolled up. After hours of research for replacement awning material, I found that Shade Pro overs replacement covers for alumiguard, but only in the Acrylic Awning Material.

I'm hesitant about switching to Acrylic, mainly because we have always had vinyl and had no issues, and the price difference. It is not a make or break for the price though.

Can anyone help convince me to switch to acrylic over vinyl?

If not acrylic, I was told that I could just install a new vinyl awning and not have the alumiguard reinstalled. This is partially okay by me, because the motorhome is getting a nice new shed to stay under when not in use before spring, so it win't be exposed to the weather much when not in use.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks!

[zigzagrv]

I replaced my old beat up vinyl with the acrylic with alumiguard and couldn't be happier. If you are having trouble rolling up this type awning, make sure you are rolling it up from the center of the awning tube. Otherwise it will roll up crooked.

I was on my second vinyl awning and, just as the first one, started to delaminate. That's when I switched to acrylic.

[Cocky_Camper]

donn0128 wrote:
Based on personal experience, I would ditch the alumigard shield and go with straight vinyl. I thought I was in hog heaven when we had to instal a new awning due to an accident. It was a horrible mistake. Offered no added protection, was a pain to roll in and out. Never worked right. Always wished I had kept the old style.

It is a pain to roll up. I just assumed that it was due to the poor condition of the Viny, and assumed it would roll up better with new material.

[donn0128]

Based on personal experience, I would ditch the alumigard shield and go with straight vinyl. I thought I was in hog heaven when we had to instal a new awning due to an accident. It was a horrible mistake. Offered no added protection, was a pain to roll in and out. Never worked right. Always wished I had kept the old style.