Carefree awning "Ripping at end" thread.

[johndjmix]

It seems this happens to EVERY carefree awning. Please post if this has happened to you.


Mine ripped at the front edge and worked its way in. Re-stiching the awning worked until we retracted it, and it rips immediately. It seems the issue is, if the fabric doesnt wind in even front-to-back, when it retracts it will try to keep moving in, and rip the awning.


Example, my front went to the end of retraction and the back still had a few inches to go to be completely closed, and it just kept winding, ripping the front.


EVERY, and i mean EVERY single person that has this awning i have spoke to has had the exact same issue. I want to start a thread about this, and ill bring a printout over to carefree's office in a few days and see what they have to say in person.


--John

[MoJoe1003]

Already a pretty good thread going about this issue:

2019 DX3 Apex awning issues
https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...d.php?t=239819

[johndjmix]

Yes, but I want this one to be exclusive to this one issue. If you having that exact issue please post here.

—john

[Thomas ho]

try a iron on patch. Joanns Fabric. put a 1×6 under awning. and iron it on.

[johndjmix]

Those patches work great, the issue isnt patching it...its why it rips. Patch it and it will rip again.

[Orangecrush]

Originally Posted by johndjmix

Those patches work great, the issue isnt patching it...its why it rips. Patch it and it will rip again.

John,

Can you post a pic? Mine is the same way I think.


Mark

[D.Hutch]

John, I have the exact same issue! 2019 DX3

[RV Randy]

Same issue 2018 DX3. The original awning ripped and a brand new replacement cloth ripped the 3rd time it was opened.

[VinceV]

Same here, on a 2019 DX3. I had the awning fabric replaced for ~$1,200, hoping it won't rip out again. This awning design is just a couple notches above worthless. In addition to this problem, it is very unstable in even the lightest wind.