This is a new easier way to replace the rv awning fabric on a dometic a e manual patio awning.
How to install new rv awning fabric.
Rv awning installation tool once you get the fabric folded into the groove on the right side of the roller put the plastic cord into the groove on top of the fabric so it will act as a second attachment point.
The steps to replace the rv awning are almost the opposite of the removal.
To do so measure from the center of one arm to the center of the other.
Here we cut the remainder of the old awning fabric from the roller and pulled out the polly cord from the retaining track.
Measure for the correct awning replacement fabric.
Do not measure the fabric itself.
Next choose your new awning fabric.
Unplugging the rv awning motor wire we carefully stepped down and placed the awning roller on the ground.
Put baby oil in the groove all the way down and continue folding the fabric.
Video detailing the new solera awning fabric installation rather than removing the complete awning hardware including the support arms i decided to just take off the roller tube.
Most rv awnings are made of either acrylic or vinyl material.
Step 2 with a helper hold the extrusion rail against the rv in the location of your choice.
The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and prevent leaks.
To do that i first unrolled the awning about a foot or so and put a cotter pin in the torsion spring to keep it from unwinding violently.
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Thread the new fabric onto the tube with special care as to avoid tearing it.
Replacing the rv awning.
This is the fabric size you need to order.
Install an rv awning video demonstration step 1 place butyl tape cam25013 along the back of your extrusion rail.
Replacing the vinyl awning on a rv or camping trailer with less work using just one person.