How to repair torn RV covers

[twainharteartis]

Has anyone out here repaired a torn RV cover? I have a one year old Elements RV cover and found a tear L shaped 24" by 24" and because it is almost new would hope I can patch it and get a few more years out of it Thanks

[Dick_B]

or marine sail repair tape. I'd put in on both sides of the rip.

[starcraft69]

mike brez wrote:

And use a heat gun to set the glue

[Tyler0215]

Any sewing machine will work. You just need enough room to lay the cover out.

[babock]

Modesto is a little more than an hour away. I am sure there are some canvas shops there.

Or...buy an industrial sewing machine and learn how to sew!

[mike_brez]

[Dave_T_]

I ordered ADCO sticky patches. I cut to size and then sewed them around the edges and across the tear using heavy duty nylon thread and an upholstery needle. I am on the third year in the Midwest after repairs. Not pretty, even Frankenstienish, but it works. I also pad the sharp areas using water noodles cut to size.

[Dutch_12078]

Adco has adhesive repair patches available for their various fabrics.

[wildmanbaker]

If you have a dry-cleaners near by that does alterations, ask them if they could repair it. We had one re-sew our spare tire cover that was made of heavy vinyl and cloth. If not, you have learned something about covers, they don't last.

[ScottG]

Another vote for awning repair tape.
That stuff is amazing. It's very strong, water proof and clear so it doesn't show much.

[the_bear_II]

Online or at an RV or boat supply store look for the awning repair tape. It's designed to repair sail or awning material and holds up for a year or two

[ksg5000]

Shoe repair guy might be able to sew it back up.

[twainharteartis]

old guy wrote:
do you have an upholstery shop in your area.

No we don't. Thanks I live up in the mountains of Ca close to Yosemite.

[old_guy]

do you have an upholstery shop in your area.