Awning repair

[mvaughan]

Hello from beautiful PEI, Canada. Wondering everyone’s thoughts on how I would attempt a repair on my awning ? It’s right where the awning attaches to the trailer. I’ve attempted to tape it but it came apart after the hot sun hit it.

[5picker]

What did you tape it with?

Many R/V awning repair tapes are made to withstand weather. Packaging tape... not so much.

Eternabond tape would work too.

[mvaughan]

Originally Posted by 5picker

What did you tape it with?

Many R/V awning repair tapes are made to withstand weather. Packaging tape... not so much.

Eternabond tape would work too.

I used Gorilla Brand tape which says it was good for awnings. Is there a clear eternabond tape?

[5picker]

Originally Posted by mvaughan

I used Gorilla Brand tape which says it was good for awnings. Is there a clear eternabond tape?

Not that I'm aware of but they do make several colors including tan/brown which is maybe the color of the material at the tear.

[CincyGus]

Appears the awning has torn right where the seam with the spline cord that slides in the awning tube is. If you have someone that is handy with a sewing machine or an upholsterer near, might consider having then cut the awning and resew the spline back in right below the tear.

The good news is You'll lose a few inches of awning but would be a lot cheaper than buying a new one. The bad news is you're going to have to remove your awning to have it accomplished which is a few hour job for two people.