Awnings

bikendan wrote:

bukhrn wrote:

billseal wrote:
Has anyone waterproofed their awnings; if so, what did you use?

I'm assuming that this is a rather old RV, as I haven't seen a "canvas" awning in a lot of years, if indeed it is canvas, you may want to consider replacing the fabric,most newer, (maybe all) RV's come with a vinyl awning fabric.

The OP's profile shows a 2005 Holiday Rambler, which would have the modern vinylized canvas.

Maybe the OP thinks you have to waterproof it for maintenance.

True, I just didn't look far enough. ;)

bukhrn wrote:

billseal wrote:
Has anyone waterproofed their awnings; if so, what did you use?

I'm assuming that this is a rather old RV, as I haven't seen a "canvas" awning in a lot of years, if indeed it is canvas, you may want to consider replacing the fabric,most newer, (maybe all) RV's come with a vinyl awning fabric.

The OP's profile shows a 2005 Holiday Rambler, which would have the modern vinylized canvas.

Maybe the OP thinks you have to waterproof it for maintenance.

billseal wrote:
Has anyone waterproofed their awnings; if so, what did you use?

I'm assuming that this is a rather old RV, as I haven't seen a "canvas" awning in a lot of years, if indeed it is canvas, you may want to consider replacing the fabric,most newer, (maybe all) RV's come with a vinyl awning fabric.

Dont waterproof mine either due to the fact that its vinyl.

When Im ready to put it away, and after cleaning the awning after a trip, I do apply a generous amount of Aerospace 303 protectant to the entire length of the awning after its rolled up, as well as the tires and any other plastic that is exposed. Same goes for vents/ac covers on the roof.

RV awnings are usually a vinyl coated fabric, which is waterproof, or a woven sunshade that allows some air circulation. The latter, usually a premium fabric, cannot be waterproofed but can be replaced with the cheaper impermeable fabric.

My awning was plastic/vinil, lasted 14 years, replaced with same.


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Mine also came water proof.

On a previous boat I had a heavy marine type canvas awning which really took a beating from the sun, the salt, the rain & the hosing off. I got many extra years out of it by using Thompsons Water Seal. Brushed it on. Soaked it. Took quite some time to dry & it did have an odor till it dried but it sure worked.

Current trailer awning is also a marine type canvas but a lighter grade. 7 years & still in real good shape but we don't leave it out for days at a time.

If your awning is the vinyl-plastic type, you don't have to do anything. If it is the old-style canvas type, then any spray on tent sealer will work.

Mine has always been water proof. What material are we walking about here?