How To Measure An Awning For A Camper

Measure the facing width of the extension that is the portion of the slide out that sits parallel to the wall of the rv.

How to measure an awning for a camper.

Next choose your new awning fabric. To do so measure from the center of one arm to the center of the other. 1 use a standard tape measure. Measure the width of the awning fabric using a tape measure.

Most rv awnings are made of either acrylic or vinyl material. Do not include the air conditioner because all of our rv covers are made to accommodate ac units. The measurements companies give for their replacement fabrics can be misleading. You will also need to determine the height of the awning in relationship to the rv and take precise measurements before ordering the awning.

Do not measure all the way to the ground. For instance they will say the fabric is for a 12 foot awning. The easiest way to measure your rv awning. Extend the camper awning completely to its maximum length.

Taking measurements for an rv without awning stakes. 2 have someone hold the end of the tape measure on the center of the front arm. My buyer unfortunately had measured his canopy which was exactly 16 feet in length. 6 order a.

The roller tube itself is only about 14 feet 6 inches in length and the only thing that makes an awning 15 feet is the measurement from arm to arm. 5 that is the size of your awning. Before you buy a replacement rv awning fabric measure from end cap to end cap on your awning. 4 the measurement should be an even foot.

This is the fabric size you need to order. A variety of colors are available for both fabric types. Write down your measurements to refer to later. If your rv does not come equipped with stakes for the awning you will need to determine the distance from the vehicle that you want the awning to come out to and work your way backwards.

To work properly the awning should extend at least two and a half inches beyond the sides of the extension in either direction. 3 walk the tape measure back to the center rear arm. When measuring the height of the rv measure from the top of the outside roof to the bottom of the frame. Note that all awnings will vary slightly on operation.

Do not measure the fabric itself. The sizes of the replacement awning fabric should be shorter than the distance between the end caps.