Rollup awning

[Old_Uncle_Dave]

-It seems on those roll up awnings always deterioate at the top most roll. It is always exposed to the sun and elements.

Is there anything that can be done to prevent and extend the life of the fabric?

I have some Heng'z rubber roof coating left over. Would this work as a protectant for that first roll?

[bdlaise]

I use 5" heater ducting to cover my awning. It is lightweight and doesn't cost a lot like the stuff in the magazines. I just made sure there is no sharp edges.

[beemerphile1]

My original awning lasted 9 seasons parked outside 24/7/365. I installed replacement awning material for $150 this year. I figure this awning will outlast the trailer or at least outlast the time I will own it.

[4Powells]

Use a piece of plastic gutter that you would use on your house. Put it on upside down and it will cover awning nicely.

[chr_]

valhalla360 wrote:
They have an option now where they add a 6-8" flexible metal extrusion for that first wrap to address this exact issue.

Yes, when you buy a COMPLETE awning. Forget about getting a replacement canvass with this. Been there, Done that.

The commercially available tubes to protect them, made in Arizona, are nice, but $140 for a 14' awning, and the new canvass only cost $180, and my original one lasted 7 years in the AZ sun.

My buddy used plastic rain gutter, I may use leech field tubing. Cheaper than the commercial one.

[humblerb]

fredandkathy wrote:
I put my motorhome in the garage after each use. 10 years and my awning is still in great condition.

Somebody beat me to it.
I was going to say that I have a 30' X 40' cover that goes over mine.
LOL

[fredandkathy]

I put my motorhome in the garage after each use. 10 years and my awning is still in great condition.

[dockmasterdave]

I took two lengths of black perforated drainage pipe and ran them on my table saw. I cut out about a quarter circle lengthwise, making a long slot.
It just snaps over the awning, and the ends locked together.
I will try to find pics when I get home.

[Durb]

I've seen aftermarket half tubes designed just for UV protection of awnings. They come in sections and just snap on. Designed for storage only, not suitable for towing. Google should be able to find them.

Awning Pro-Tech A-20 on Amazon

[Ken_O]

Are there any aftermarket extensions one could mount?

[mrw8i]

Mine was starting to deteriorate on top in the rolled up position. I put eternabond tape over the area that was starting to deteriorate, along the whole length of the awing when it was rolled up. It's help up for 2 years since i taped it.

[DutchmenSport]

Thus.... the reason to wash the awning with RV awning cleaner an not something like Spic n Span that cleans so well, it removes the protectant chemicals in the awning. RV awning cleaner will put those protectants back into the awning, thus prolonging it's life and give protection against UV.

Get some RV awning cleaner / conditioner and give the awning a good treatment.

[sljkansas]

A hail storm went through last summer and shredded our awning. Awning was rolled up, but it took a beating. (also damaged the roof and both AC units.)
All fixed now.
We decided to add the cover to the awning to help protect it. So far it has worked very well.
So we ended up with a new roof, 2 new AC unit, and a new awning. all is well now.
We looked at the plastic and aluminum covers for the awning, and went with the aluminum cover figuring it would hold up better than the plastic.

[valhalla360]

They have an option now where they add a 6-8" flexible metal extrusion for that first wrap to address this exact issue.

[MFL]

No Dave, Using rubber roof coating would not be a great choice. If you are having sun damage while parked at home, you could cover it with something. I have used those plastic rain gutters that you get from HD, or Menards. On mine, I put one edge in the awning rain gutter on top, and slide the rest right over the awning. It is a great fit, just snug, covers most of awning. They are cheap, I have 2 ten foot lengths.

Jerry