Got a small (five inch) tear in the awning fabric, where the piece that's in the roller joins with the main piece...What's the best way to repair? staples? sewing? Is there maybe a fabric glue?My only worry is stopping the rip from getting bigger...not so concerned about looks...Learned my lesson re. bringing it in, in anything beyond a mild breeze.Thanks!

Awning repair tape from amazon or Walmart will work.

^^^^^^^^^^ What they said... If done properly, will work well..

the rip starts at the edge and goes in about five inches...so, repair would be more than just 'seal up the hole'...but, rather, would be 'make sure the two sides stay together so it doesn't rip further'...would awning repair tape be up to that task?Thanks!

Awning repair tape is good stuff. I think it should be up to the task. A length of Gorilla tape along the edge might be appropriate if only for your reassurance, too. Gorilla tape is a little like duck tape, but better.Another alternative (that I've used) is to drive in a strong enough crosswind that the awning partly unfurls and the fabric gets sufficiently torn and worn and generally mutilated that the whole needs replacement. I'm not saying I recommend this alternative, just that I've used it, for better or worse....

Awning repair taped worked on my rip (sounds like similar to yours) It held for over a year and then during a gusty wind the fabric gave up after 20 years. The whole thing ripped off but the repair was still good.

what's the best way to repair small tear in awning?

Sam_Spade
Explorer
Apr 18, 2017
trailernovice wrote:
and should hold for years

I really hope it does.

Maybe the brand carried by RV centers is a better quality than what I got at Wally World.
trailernovice
Explorer
Apr 18, 2017
thanks to all for the 'awning tape' suggestion....i'd never heard of the product...bought a roll through CW...put it on the tear this weekend...barely noticeable, and should hold for years
rjf7g
Explorer
Mar 22, 2017
bbaker2001 wrote:
I thought of eternabond, does it roll up ok

Yes, no problem.
doxiemom11
Explorer II
Mar 22, 2017
Ours didn't really tear, but the stitching was sun rotted and all of the thread on the seams started giving out and the awning was coming off from the tract at the top where it fastens onto the rv. We removed the awning, bought a used sewing machine at a thrift store, purchased thread used for outdoor purposes and resewed all seams. We re-installed and overall cost was $35.00.
Horsedoc
Explorer II
Mar 22, 2017
I used Ebond tape several years ago on the old style awning on our 2000 Itasca Horizon. Worked great. NOT double sided tape however. Our present coach has a different looking awning fabric. It would likely work as well, just have not tried it
johnhicks
Explorer
Mar 21, 2017
I've used sail repair tape from West Marine. If it's stressed you'll probably need to have it stitched.
jpmihalk
Explorer
Mar 21, 2017
I used Gorilla tape on our old manual awning on our previous RV. It worked well and was taped on both sides.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Mar 21, 2017
trailernovice wrote:
Got a small (five inch) tear in the awning fabric, where the piece that's in the roller joins with the main piece...
What's the best way to repair? staples? sewing? Is there maybe a fabric glue?

That is a tough spot.. If you have the room I'd sew and glue and glue on a strip of something to reinforce I like denim for that in most cases but at that spot be careful cause it may cause the awning to wind up odd.

Mine have torn in a few spots but always closer to the body where I can add a layer of reinforcement no problem (last turn as it rolls up.)
Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Mar 21, 2017
good info here, never heard of awning tape.
scbwr
Explorer II
Mar 21, 2017
I've used awning tape to cover a small hole and it worked. But in this case, I'd find a good shop that repairs awnings, boat seats, etc. I don't think it would cost that much and they could make a proper repair i.e. stitch it up so that it will be repaired for the long haul.