When using awning repair tape clean the fabric first with alcohol.
How to patch an awning.
Now before you start purchasing air awning repair kits or replacement air bladders check your warranty terms and conditions.
Rather than removing the whole canvas awning to do the repairs the best way to repair it is to repair it in place.
Step 2 check the awning fabric for holes.
Awning repair tape comes in two styles one for canvas fabric and one for vinyl fabric.
You don t need much in the way of expertise.
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.
However large rips will need more supplies and time.
For instance kampa has a 2 year warranty on their airframe airpoles.
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.
Disassemble your rv s awning.
Set aside enough tear aid repair strips to thoroughly patch all of the holes.
Unlike many other diy repairs fixing your camper awning is a straightforward project.
If the awning is made of a light colored fabric you will need to use the white silicone caulk whereas if it made a darker fabric you will need to use the clear caulk.
You can t fix your awning while it is bound to your rv.
Even if you think you can don t take a risk.
Otherwise things can go worse.
Having an awning extended is essential during rain or when the sun is shinning bright.
Before you rush to take down the awning and get started on the repair slow down.
It helps in keeping the rv cool.
If the hole in the awning is less than eight inches you may be able to patch it.
This 2 year warranty term appears to be pretty standard with the other air awning manufacturers such as vango.
Let the alcohol dry then peel off the awning repair tape backing and apply the patch.
Lets start troubleshooting steps for an electrical awning that wont extend at all.
Firstly use a water base non abrasive cleaning solution and carefully clean both sides of the canvas where the repair is needed.
You ll need some supplies beforehand to fix the tear.
However it is more time consuming to repair.
At that point in time its important to get it rolled back and then later you can get to the root cause and fix it.
Make sure you have the correct repair kit for your awning canvas isabella dorema kampa and pyramid have repair kits available but still make sure that the colour or canvas type is suitable for your awning repair.
They are both clear and can be used on any color fabric.
However anything larger than that is likely just going to need to replaced with a completely new awning cover.
Once you know the damage you can fix it quickly.
