Awning repair

[cpd520]

Small (about 12") rips on both sides of awning at the sewed seam. What is the best repair? If tape, is there a preferred/better quality brand?

We are parked for a couple weeks and plan to take care of several issues that have come up.

[Ron3rd]

I used the clear awning repair tape posted above and it worked OK for several years. Got mine at wal mart. As others noted, I consider it a temporary repair that allowed me to stretch a few more years out of the awning before I eventually replaced the fabric. I've hear the "sail tape" is a heavier duty version of the RV type of tape and might be better in the long run. Can't hurt to try it, so why not?

[Jerry9n]

I tried the CW repair tape. Maybe one or two seasons and it comes off. I put on West Marine sail tape, works much better. Fabric based and makes a nicer looking repair.

[et2]

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[alcaracu]

I've had good results with sail repair tape from a marine store like west marine.

[HTElectrical]

I tried the RV Awning Repair Tape and wasn't impressed. Gorilla Tape worked better.

[valhalla360]

If it was an inch or two, it might be a cost savings.

We used eternabond on a slide topper and got 4yrs out of it but it was only a 2" tear. At 12" I wouldn't expect the same life.

Also, what is the condition of the canvas? Our repair has finally given out but that is because the material is failing not the tape. I'm not sure what a full awning would cost but we found replacement fabric for a large slideout for around $160. Replacement looks pretty simple (we'll find out when the weather warms up a bit more)

[Deedle]

Clear Gorilla tape works well also, had to use some last year on my slid topper, just ordered a replacement for it, the birds was picking at it to make a nest.

[Johno02]

You can get the tape at just about any RV Parts store, camping world does not have an exclusive on it, but will probably charge you more for it. I used quite a bit of it before finally replacing our awning, and it seems to work well.

[TucsonJim]

Here's a link to the Camping World repair tape. I've used it in the past with very good results. It's not a permanent solution, but will get you by until you can replace the fabric.

Repair Tape

[MTPockets1]

I haven't used it, but carry some in case, clear awning repair tape I got at camping world. I've read on the forums it does a good job. Much cheaper than replacing awning.