Repairing Damaged End Of A Rv Awning

This was how i repaired our rv awning arm after i hit the house backing in after our last trip.

Repairing damaged end of a rv awning.

You don t need much in the way of expertise. Unlike many other diy repairs fixing your camper awning is a straightforward project. The repair method of small tears and holes is straightforward. Note that most tapes are 15 feet long but some are wider than others so you may want to buy thicker tape for a higher price if you hope to cover a hole with the tape or even to cover multiple.

However large rips will need more supplies and time. You ll need some supplies beforehand to fix the tear. Even if you think you can don t take a risk. These rolls typically run around 15 00 and are 15 feet in length.

I had to do some serious metal straightening to get it back w. In some cases it would cost less to repair your awning and in other cases you might be better off having an rv repair shop replace the entire thing. Don t use any other type of tape as this can damage the awning. You can find this tape at any store that sells camping supplies or at your rv dealer.

Patching my rv awning with clear gorilla tape. I was afraid a major failure was in my awnings future so decided to attempt a temporary patch. The reason for this is the damage may have affected other parts of the rv such as the mounting brackets or other parts of the rv. Disassemble your rv s awning.

You can t fix your awning while it is bound to your rv. Here the awnings end bead is double stitched and the threads are disintegrating. Further damage is showing up on the seam where the awning attaches to the rv sidewall. Once you know the damage you can fix it quickly.

Before you rush to take down the awning and get started on the repair slow down.