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cachearoo

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Posted: 08/28/10 08:16pm

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We noticed this last weekend that we have a couple of small holes near where our awning is attached to our motor home. I would imagine there is a repair material for this, but I thought I would post here for suggestions before going to my local dealer. Any suggestions?

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Posted: 08/28/10 08:35pm

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You didn't tell what type of material or how old the awning is but if it is dry-rot don't put much money into repairing it - it will just keep being a problem.

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Posted: 08/28/10 10:30pm

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You can pickup a roll of awning Tape at most RV Parts stores. That should solve Your problem!

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Posted: 08/29/10 02:58am

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I've had good luck with sail repair tape available at West Marine or most marine stores. Al C.

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Posted: 08/29/10 06:50am

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Thank you

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Posted: 09/03/10 06:31pm

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If the remainder of the material is ok I would remov the awning material and take it to a upholstery shop and have 6 inches removed and the plastic spline reinstalled. Then put it back on the rv.

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cachearoo wrote:

If the rest of your awning is ok just some small holes. You can use Plasti Dip You can find it at Lowes or H Depot but only in yellow if you want it in different colors you can order it on line. www.plastidip.com
Just clean the awning roll it out about a foot use masking tape to outline the area you need to cover paint the Plasti Dip on & remove the masking tape before the dip sets up.
I covered a strip about 4" wide the wideth of my awning & used two 22fl oz cans the repair will last a long time just be sure the Plasti Dip is dry before rolling up the awning

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