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03-28-2017, 04:57 PM
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Slide out Cover Repair
Well, after many years and many miles, I managed to hit a sign at the fuel island[emoji51]. Fortunately, only a small scrape, but I did manage to put three small tears in the slide cover material. Small, as in 1/2" x 1/2". All it needs is some repair tape.
So, what kind of tape? Duct tape? Gorilla tape? Or, is there a fabric repair tape that would be better?
Thanks!
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03-28-2017, 06:52 PM
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I've succesfully used Tear-Aid repair patch. They have type "A" for fabrics (tan box) and type "B" for vinyl (green box). Amazon has it.
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03-29-2017, 08:44 AM
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I used Gorilla clear successfully on an outdoor room roof that had pine cones rip through it, Tom. Worked out the bubbles and did it on both sides--but it made the fabric stiff in that section, and depending on how the tear went, might be a bit problematic. Duct tape never lasts, gets dry and thready, and a mess to clean off later, in my experience.
Seems to be a club that includes signs that lean into a rig, unsuspectingly  and tree limbs that just wait to jump out in front of you. Glad it was nothing worse.
Rally service sheet? 
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03-29-2017, 08:58 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
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There are many R/V awning repair tapes available.
Gorilla Glue clear seems a popular choice.'
Also if the fabric has a hole poked through but the small flap of material is still there, I've seen successful repairs with Liquid Stitch.
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03-29-2017, 10:00 AM
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I purchased Tear-aid at a local Walmart. I'll let you know how well it works.
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03-29-2017, 12:17 PM
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Patches applied. It takes 24 hours for the adhesive to fully cure. I am hopeful that this will prevent the slide cover from tearing in wind. Time will tell.
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03-30-2017, 10:15 AM
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I have used a tape made just for awnings,,, sorry I do not remember the name ???
I got it @ our local RV Dealer,,, it worked Great,,, it was white like our awning !!!
Maybe able to find it @ Camping world ??? I think it was made be an awning Co. ???
REAL STICKY STUFF !!!
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03-30-2017, 10:29 AM
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How good a seamstress are you? I've had pretty decent luck using Fireline( kevlar fishing line) in repairs of camping equipment, PUP tents, ADCO rv covers to name a few. Use the thin stuff. A drop of super glue at the end of a stitch will lock it. Suppose it all depends on the degree of damage. Just a thought!
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