Awning Fabric Replacement
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Cargo Master
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Awning Fabric Replacement
We have only deployed our awning a couple of time in the almost 4 years since we have owned our 5th wheel. One this last very rain soaking trip I did extend the awning a few times not only for rain protection but also for easing direct sun from hitting the sidewall.
I noticed that I have developed some pin holes near where the awning goes into the rail at the trailer sidewall. Since these holes line up to look almost like a tear perforation on a piece of paper I know that the time has come to replace the material.
I have watched a couple of YouTube videos, the best being from RVGEEKS and it looks doable. Of course so does surgery from a YouTube video. Have any of you taken on the job of awning fabric replacement, and if so how did it go?
FYIW, our awning is the standard electric motor driven on a 2013 Forest River Wildcat.
Thanks in advance for your honest impute.
I noticed that I have developed some pin holes near where the awning goes into the rail at the trailer sidewall. Since these holes line up to look almost like a tear perforation on a piece of paper I know that the time has come to replace the material.
I have watched a couple of YouTube videos, the best being from RVGEEKS and it looks doable. Of course so does surgery from a YouTube video. Have any of you taken on the job of awning fabric replacement, and if so how did it go?
FYIW, our awning is the standard electric motor driven on a 2013 Forest River Wildcat.
Thanks in advance for your honest impute.
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From: Bristol, TN.
We have only deployed our awning a couple of time in the almost 4 years since we have owned our 5th wheel. One this last very rain soaking trip I did extend the awning a few times not only for rain protection but also for easing direct sun from hitting the sidewall.
I noticed that I have developed some pin holes near where the awning goes into the rail at the trailer sidewall. Since these holes line up to look almost like a tear perforation on a piece of paper I know that the time has come to replace the material.
I have watched a couple of YouTube videos, the best being from RVGEEKS and it looks doable. Of course so does surgery from a YouTube video. Have any of you taken on the job of awning fabric replacement, and if so how did it go?
FYIW, our awning is the standard electric motor driven on a 2013 Forest River Wildcat.
Thanks in advance for your honest impute.
I noticed that I have developed some pin holes near where the awning goes into the rail at the trailer sidewall. Since these holes line up to look almost like a tear perforation on a piece of paper I know that the time has come to replace the material.
I have watched a couple of YouTube videos, the best being from RVGEEKS and it looks doable. Of course so does surgery from a YouTube video. Have any of you taken on the job of awning fabric replacement, and if so how did it go?
FYIW, our awning is the standard electric motor driven on a 2013 Forest River Wildcat.
Thanks in advance for your honest impute.
Steve
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Thanks
As a side note, those new brakes are awesome now that they are all adjusted and tuned in with the truck. Talk about a learning curve, but the education was well worth the journey. Much appreciate you help on that task also.
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Yes you can do it, but don't be afraid to watch the video numerous times and take your time. The steps are basic, but awkward. Nearly all techs carry a lap top with them, I know I always did (with good reason).
And I am glad to hear the braking issue is resolved.
Steve
And I am glad to hear the braking issue is resolved.
Steve
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I had Shade Pro change mine out. They came to the house and did it in the driveway. Cost about the same as me just buying the material from Camping World. When mine is just sitting at the house in between trips, I found some pvc rain gutter that fits nicely over the retracted awning protecting it from the sun. Cost about 10 bucks compared to the shields sold by the RV places at over 100 bucks.
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That really is convenient. Keep in mind that for A&E fabric, there is typically an ongoing sale to dealers all summer so I was able to buy any size Sunchaser fabric for $89.95 and the shipping was free so the installer was probably making a profit on the fabric. But regardless for the same end user bucks and the convenience, it was hard to beat that deal.
Steve
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