How To Repair Vinyl Rv Awning

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How to repair vinyl rv awning.

I applied a strip to the underside and top of the awning along the threaded bead seam. Then i wiped the areas where the tape would go with 70 isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining dirt and oils. Repeat the process from the top side of the awning. Make sure to wipe the backside too.

Attach the awning railing to the roof of your rv using the screws bolts washers etc. That came with your awning and making sure not to strip the screws. If you cannot do this have another person place their hand under the area you are repairing for support. Using the silicone caulk cover the holes again from the top side of the awning.

Using a soft cloth a cotton sock works great and a bit of soapy water clean an area an inch or so around the tear. Mildew which forms on the dirt and dust that collects on a vinyl fabric can be particularly troublesome in warm humid climates or if the fabric is stored when it is wet. With the help of a cleaner wipe all the dirt mold and mildew away. First i washed the awning with soap and water.

Carefully put the clear repair tape on the tear making sure to press out any air bubbles that form. Use awning repair tape as an alternative to using the silicone caulk. Vinyl rv awning fabric is mildew resistant but not necessarily mildew proof. Place the awning against a flat surface and piece the two edges of the torn piece together you may have to remove the awning from your rv.

The cleaner the surface the better the repair tape will stick. Let the silicone caulk dry. If you thought replacing your rv s main patio awning was out of your league as a do it yourselfer watch this first and you just might change your mind. Rolling up an awning with uncured vinyl cement in place is a surefire way to ruin your whole day next time you need to deploy it.

Awning repair tape comes in two styles one for canvas fabric and one for vinyl fabric. Pulling will increase the tear or a hole.