How To Replace An Awning On A Camper

Purchase a replacement awning fabric.

How to replace an awning on a camper.

Use your one hand to keep the awning tight during this step. Choose a fabric replacement measure for the correct awning replacement fabric. The steps to replace the rv awning are almost the opposite of the removal. Check the manufacturer s instructions for fabric recommendations.

We carefully unfolded located front and back and slid the new rv awning with the attached polly cord into the awning roller. Remove the bolts holding the awning to the top of the rv. If you take a close look you ll notice that the fabric is tucked. Use high quality heavyweight tight weave vinyl for the best results.

We then secured the polly cord with screws to the roller. The next step is after adjusting the tension of each arm. 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. Take measurements down both sides making sure the awning is stretched reasonably tight and not folded or creased and mark the length with a pencil or non permanent marker.

The next step is to fix the upper arms of the awning in place by sliding them in place. You don t need to extend it all the way only about a. Removing the roller 1. Get onto a step ladder and find the bolts holding the.

Replacing rv awning fabric. We used the old awning as our work space to prevent scuffing or damage to the new awning. You can stitch or use an adhesive glue waterproof like in the 3rd step to stick your mending material to your awning. To do so measure from the center.

Cut your patching material by using fabric scissors or a knife. Loosen the awning bolts roll the awning out from the rv. If you prefer to use waterproof glue let it dry. Measure the width of the current fabric not the roller length but fabric length and transfer that measurement to the new awning material.

If you stitch your mending material to your camper s awning ensure that you find no visible or loose strings. Have someone help you pop the lower. Remove the screws holding the fabric to the track. Your step by step diy guide step 1.

Start by measuring your awning from the inside of each cap.