Repairing Damaged End Of A Rv Awning

In some cases it would cost less to repair your awning and in other cases you might be better off having an rv repair shop replace the entire thing.

Repairing damaged end of a rv awning.

I was afraid a major failure was in my awnings future so decided to attempt a temporary patch. Rv awning repair tape is easily available at hardware stores in rv supplies retailers and through camping world and amazon prices vary but on average the tape will be more than 5 and less than 20. Further damage is showing up on the seam where the awning attaches to the rv sidewall. Otherwise things can go worse.

I had to do some serious metal straightening to get it back w. You ll need some supplies beforehand to fix the tear. The repair method of small tears and holes is straightforward. Before you rush to take down the awning and get started on the repair slow down.

Disassemble your rv s awning. Note that most tapes are 15 feet long but some are wider than others so you may want to buy thicker tape for a higher price if you hope to cover a hole with the tape or even to cover multiple. You can t fix your awning while it is bound to your rv. However large rips will need more supplies and time.

Once you know the damage you can fix it quickly. Even if you think you can don t take a risk. Don t use any other type of tape as this can damage the awning. Unlike many other diy repairs fixing your camper awning is a straightforward project.

You don t need much in the way of expertise. This was how i repaired our rv awning arm after i hit the house backing in after our last trip. You can find this tape at any store that sells camping supplies or at your rv dealer. The reason for this is the damage may have affected other parts of the rv such as the mounting brackets or other parts of the rv.

To repair a tear in your rv awning you will need to purchase a roll of clear rv awning repair tape.