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Need a new awning

LeBout
Explorer
Explorer
I've come up against something I've never done before, and that is, replace an awning. Ours is mechanically fine but the vinyl is starting to shred and it needs replacing. Here are my questions:

1. Where do I begin to look for a replacement?
2. Is it possible to replace the vinyl and use the old mechanism?
3. What can I expect to pay?
4. Is this a DIY project, and if so what level of expertise is needed?

Thanks in advance!
2020 Heartland Wilderness 2500RL
2013 Ford F-150 3.5L Eccoboost Supercrew 4x4, Max tow package
2 Honda 2000 watt Generators
Eastern Oregon, USA

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mosseater
Explorer II
Explorer II
This is the third year for our Camping World vinyl material and it seems to be doing fine.
"It`s not important that you know all the answers, it`s only important to know where to get all the answers" Arone Kleamyck
"...An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." Col. Jeff Cooper
Sunset Creek 298 BH

aguablanco
Explorer
Explorer
I bought mine from RVAwningsMart.com 3 years ago. Very pleased with the price and especially the quality of the fabric. Still looks like new.
RichH
2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
8 Speed Transmission
2010 Dutchmen 24 FB-SL
Curt 10,000# WDH
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

GrandpaKip
Explorer II
Explorer II
When we needed to replace the awning fabric on a previous trailer, I checked prices on replacements. It was a manual Dometic. Our local Camping World had a sale where they charged $49 to install new OEM fabric. All in all, it was about $15 more for them to do it than me order it, pay for shipping, and then install it.
I took the trailer in and 2 hours later, had a new awning.
You might want to check to see if they still do something like that.
Kip
2015 Skyline Dart 214RB
2018 Silverado Double Cab 4x4
Andersen Hitch

Terryallan
Explorer II
Explorer II
There is a good chance you can get OEM from the maker of your awning. I know Colorado sells replacement vinyl You could check Dometic as well.

And I'm thinking the replacement vinyl should slide into the tracks on the roof, and roller.
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
5.0, 3.73
Lazy Campers

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
Avoid the eBay awning material that's $129. I bought it and the light and heat comes right through it because it's such junk.

Gdub2
Explorer
Explorer
eBay.com they have all sizes and colors
Click on motors then click on parts and accessories
Then click on rv parts and accessories then rv awning
in search bar.

donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
1. Toughtop awnings
2. Yes
3. Check their web site it depends on size and fabric
4. Easy two man job. Lots of youtube videos explain the process