Awnings pooling on SlideOuts

[ocbms]

I have searched for this but found my answer. I have 2 of 3 CareFree awning that pool water. The 7 foot awning is OK but the 13 & 15 feet length both collect water even on light rains.
What is my options to eliminate this problem . Is there a replacement.

My dealer says the same as the Service Manual says:

Pooling
When water collects on the top of the fabric, this is known as pooling". This can occur during inclement weather or if a running air conditioner discharges over the awning. The water is dumped when the awning is retracted. It is recommended that if water accumulates on the top; retract the room in steps (8"-12") to dump the water. This will help prevent the fabric from stretching or distorting.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: If the room must be closed during wet weather (rain), close the room in increments (approximately 6-8"). This is to allow water to run off while the room is closing and prevent sudden pooling.

I removed my signature as I replaced the Montana with a Mobile Suits

[fj12ryder]

I just let them pool. I bought the slide toppers to lessen my work load, not add to it.

[blangen]

It's not the end-all solution but 303 Fabric Guard will make the awing absorb less water so, when there's a little water, it stands a better chance of running off. In addition, it has fabric protecting qualities. By the way, there is also a fabric cleaner from 303.

Unfortunately, once your awning has already created a belly, you'll need to replace it (or use one of the methods in the above posts) to get much hope of using the Fabric Guard to make water run off.

Note:
The above link is just the first one I grabbed from Google. You might try Amazon, instead.

[Halmfamily]

I just raise my rear stabilizers and then raise the nose of the fiver to drain the water. This is a lot easier than movivg everything inside to bring slides on. This is also fun to do the first time when you tell your kids to stand at the end of the slides to make sure nothing"hits" and they get a face full of water when you raise the nose.

[Old-Biscuit]

I don't have slideout awnings but have seen folks make bundles using pool noddles



And then stuff them on top of slide (works for rain and snow)

[Rollnhome]

Shove a beach ball under it to "tent" the water off.