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Rv awning hole repair.
If it is a light colored fabric use the white silicone caulk for the repair.
This is a how to video on repairing your torn rv or travel trailer awning.
To repair a tear in your rv awning you will need to purchase a roll of clear rv awning repair tape.
The best way to repair any tear in your awning as long as it s under two to three feet is with clear rv awning repair tape that you can purchase from any rv retailer.
Sal most motorhomes are reinforced in those areas where awnings are typically installed.
Step 3 caulk and cover the holes.
Make sure the awning fabric is clean and free of mildew before repairing the holes.
You can find this tape at any store that sells camping supplies or at your rv dealer.
If your lags are simply stripped try removing the upper brackets and plugging the existing holes with a 1 4 inch wooden dowel.
Rv awning repair solution.
The questions running in your head are inevitable.
Pick a day for the job when weather both rain and winds will allow you to keep the awning unfurled for several hours.
If the awning is made of a light colored fabric you will need to use the white silicone caulk whereas if it is made a darker fabric you will need to use the clear caulk.
It s called rv goop and is made by the same outfit that developed goop for shoe repairs.
The cost of replacing the awning and repairing might worry you and it may look a bit unpleasant.
Check the awning fabric for holes.
Well here s good news.
Don t use any other type of tape as this can damage the awning.
In a pinch you can use one of these to repair an rv awning with just as much success.
A wooden support is usually built into the wall and near the floor line to accept the awning mounting screws.
It s over seven years old.
You may be thinking do i have to purchase a new rv awning.
Set aside enough tear aid repair strips to thoroughly patch all of the holes.
In this video i repair sections of damaged fabric on our dometic 9100 power awning.
If it is a darker fabric use the clear silicone caulk.
I used the quick roof extreme steel lock adhesive tape to fix a 6 rip in my awnin.
Check the awning fabric for holes.