awning covers

[dockmasterdave]

I read a thread here several weeks ago about making your own awning cover out of PVC. I found a much lighter, much cheaper plastic drain pipe, cut about 25% out lengthwise. It snaps on and off easily, weighs about 1 pound, and has holes to allow the water to dry out, without the sun getting to my awning. Hope I load the pics right. This is my first try.
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[memom]

Like your idea. Save some $$ too more money to put towards fuel, Thanks

[fla-gypsy]

I'm going to give this a try. I am tired of cleaning the durn thing every time I want to go camping and the UV protection is fantastic

[just_me]

I would cut the 25% from the area that would put the holes on the downward side.
A Ladder would be your best bet to install/remove this cover, you will have to be careful. And you'll just be putting it on when you are parked and in a storage situation, not using your rig. Other wise it should be off while you are going to camp. It would be great for wind protection while traveling if desired, if you anticipated high winds and awning damage.

[BarneyS]

Stilts? :w
Barney

[2012Coleman]

BillB800si wrote:
Someone's going to have to educate me here. How do you get this cover on and off your awning. I mean that awning is way up there????

Standing by,

A ladder maybe?

[BillB800si]

Someone's going to have to educate me here. How do you get this cover on and off your awning. I mean that awning is way up there????

Standing by,

[Cyclops69]

Great use of a sewer drain field pipe

I am pretty sure you can get it in white and green also from either Home Depot or a landscaping type store . It's sold as drainage pipe for gutter down spouts

[dockmasterdave]

2012 coleman: Yes, I just ran it through my table saw, turned 1/4 turn and ran it again. Light, easy to put on and off, cheap and quick to make. If you don't have access to a table saw, most cabinet shops will do it for you. Took me about a minute and a half to do 2 pieces.They even have 1 flared end on each so they hook together. Good luck.

[2012Coleman]

dockmasterdave wrote:
1buda I accidentally left it on while driving a short distance at about 55 to 60. No problems. But I think it is pretty much to protect the awning from sun while parked for extended periods. Sorry for my attitude, but thank you for the positive response.

OK - I've got some of this lying around, but it already has holes in it so no need to punch more in. I assume that you cut the pipe down the entire length then spread it apart to install over the awning - correct?

[kckettridge]

Might I suggest using Sem Plastic Prep before painting it with Krylon Paint for Plastics. It allows the paint to stick and flex. You can get it at automotive paint supply stores or online. It's not cheap but it works great. I have used it multiple times when painting plastic pieces.

[Ex-Tech]

A couple of pieces of the plastic rain gutter from Lowes works well for storage.

[dockmasterdave]

Wmoses I am a state licensed mold re mediator. You are right. Mold doesn't care what the temperature is. It only needs 2 things to live on. Moisture , and a tasty food source, being anything that was once alive. The paper on the back side of drywall is especially good. Plastic, not so much. You may get mildew, but not mold.

[dockmasterdave]

1buda I accidentally left it on while driving a short distance at about 55 to 60. No problems. But I think it is pretty much to protect the awning from sun while parked for extended periods. Sorry for my attitude, but thank you for the positive response.

[wmoses]

rgolding wrote:
And a petri dish of mold, because of the extra heat.

In these parts mould does not need a specific temperature. So far so good on my awning.