Can anyone recommend a way to protect the top of the awning? I was thinking about taping Gorilla Waterproof Patch on top of the awning layer. is this a good idea? here is the product on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-4612502-Waterproof-Patch-Black/dp/B07HSKRYQW/ref=sr_1_46?crid=37K0GWHFAME5I&dchild=1&keywords=rv+awning+tape&qid=1589151737&sprefix=rv+awning+ta%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-46

I assume you are talking about protecting the awning from the sun while is is rolled up.There are commercial protectors on Amazon, Ebay, RV stores, etc..You can make a DIY protector from plastic rain gutter. Search Youtube for 'RV Awning Protector', there should be several videos available.I'm sure the Gorila Tape or maybe a strip of Eternabond will work well if you don't to be installing/removing an awning cover.

I used ZIP system tape over 5 yrs ago and it still working great. Its a black rubber tape that once it is on it wont come off and is water proof. Contractors use it for sealing windows. I used it to repair the awning edges at the top. Sun had cracked the material. I use it on both sides of the material . Can be had from Amazon for less that $30 for 20 ft roll 3 3/4 in wide.

Camreal, thanks. I saw Zip system on Amazon. It says "Withstands up to 180 days of direct UV exposure" . I suggest it won't last for more than 1 year. Are you using it to project the awning (when parked) or does it stick to your awning fabric? thanksCamreal wrote:I used ZIP system tape over 5 yrs ago and it still working great. Its a black rubber tape that once it is on it wont come off and is water proof. Contractors use it for sealing windows. I used it to repair the awning edges at the top. Sun had cracked the material. I use it on both sides of the material . Can be had from Amazon for less that $30 for 20 ft roll 3 3/4 in wide.

The Gorilla tape appears to be the answer. Wish it came in white or silver.

Gorilla tape comes in white, I've bought it at Menards and it sticks well to the outside of the awning. Looks like it's available herehttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Gorilla-Glue-Tape-White-10yd/166045092?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101007480&adid=22222222228000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42423897272&wl4=aud-834279575686:pla-51320962143&wl5=9021498&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=140256681&wl11=online&wl12=166045092&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjw7-P1BRA2EiwAXoPWAxdv8LmWMicR0jFepUCd7YlTUFcYsxRDWAni1a8wHWSehMBY-XauKhoChq4QAvD_BwE

tapping the top of awning to project it from the sun

youracman
Explorer
May 21, 2020
joshuajim wrote:
My trailer has been parked under the brutal sun of the desert for 7 years. Shortly after I got it, I got some 6” wide Eternabond and put a layer on top of the awnings when rolled up. It’s flexible so it rolls up without a problem and is still flawless after 7 years. No worries about having to install and remove temporary covers.

Amazing! I use EB tape on the roof for flat seams; love the stuff. Your use on the awning is an interesting application (I think you are a trailblazer where EB is concerned.) SOoooo .... it works when parked for 7 years; have you had it out on the road at highway speeds much? Wondering about headwinds or maybe worse, blustery side winds if I were to apply it to the awning (and the slide out cover) on my rig.

On second thought, I remember lots of BIG TIME spring winds (like 80 MPH) when I lived in the Mohave desert (most deserts are like that I believe) ..... so maybe "no sweat"?

I guess I would plan on a "dust/dirt" line at the sticky edge of the EB tape, but I could live with that.

Thanks for your post. Velly intellesting reading, for sure.

Be safe ...................
bobndot
Explorer II
May 21, 2020
I know someone that tried flex tape and it didn't hold up to UV, short term fix was ok. The Eternabond tape being rv specific is a much better more durable choice.
ron_dittmer
Explorer II
May 20, 2020
Has anyone looked into that FlexTape product advertised on TV? They claim it performs miracles. I wonder if it is as good as some of the other ideas shared.
Gjac
Explorer III
May 20, 2020
Lwiddis wrote:
The Gorilla tape appears to be the answer. Wish it came in white or silver.
I used the white Gorilla tape on mine. It worked well until I got into Wyoming and a cross wind ripped right through it and I lost the awning.
valhalla360
Navigator
May 11, 2020
joshuajim wrote:
My trailer has been parked under the brutal sun of the desert for 7 years. Shortly after I got it, I got some 6” wide Eternabond and put a layer on top of the awnings when rolled up. It’s flexible so it rolls up without a problem and is still flawless after 7 years. No worries about having to install and remove temporary covers.

Had a small tear on the edge about 2" from the main box...lapped a piece of eternabond over it to stop it tearing more until we could replace the awning material. We sold it after about 5yr never having gotten around to replacing it. Just saw the old rig (we sold it 3yr ago)...it's still there and no sign of failure.

I would look at the eternabond as a good option.
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
May 11, 2020
Some use vinyl rain gutter, cut to length, slots in end caps.
bukhrn
Explorer III
May 11, 2020
This is what I used to use when in storage, but since building my 20 X 40 Rv storge shed, i no longer do.
https://www.dyersonline.com/awning-pro-tech-awning-protection-system.html
2oldman
Explorer II
May 11, 2020
Oh, taping.
joshuajim
Explorer II
May 11, 2020
My trailer has been parked under the brutal sun of the desert for 7 years. Shortly after I got it, I got some 6” wide Eternabond and put a layer on top of the awnings when rolled up. It’s flexible so it rolls up without a problem and is still flawless after 7 years. No worries about having to install and remove temporary covers.
Camreal
Explorer
May 11, 2020
Cody, My RV is parked full time under a shed and that might make a difference.
The zip tape sticks to the awning fabric. Also I used it on top and bottom of fabric. I had only a small area at the top of the awning to cover so used short pieces to do the job.