How To Repair Vinyl Rv Awning

Rinse away all soap and allow the area to dry.

How to repair vinyl rv awning.

Let the silicone caulk dry. 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. 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. 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.

The cleaner the surface the better the repair tape will stick. 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. Pulling will increase the tear or a hole. Vinyl rv awning fabric is mildew resistant but not necessarily mildew proof.

Awning repair tape comes in two styles one for canvas fabric and one for vinyl fabric. Then i wiped the areas where the tape would go with 70 isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining dirt and oils. Special discount for rvgeeks viewers. As you are cleaning go slowly because you don t want to damage the awning more.

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. Carefully put the clear repair tape on the tear making sure to press out any air bubbles that form. Attach the awning railing to the roof of your rv using the screws bolts washers etc. Next unroll the awning and slide the arms into place before adjusting the tension using the knobs on either side of the awning.

Make sure to wipe the backside too. I applied a strip to the underside and top of the awning along the threaded bead seam. Use awning repair tape as an alternative to using the silicone caulk. If you cannot do this have another person place their hand under the area you are repairing for support.

First i washed the awning with soap and water. Using the silicone caulk cover the holes again from the top side of the awning.