fixing tear in awning

[David Roder]

has anyone dealt with a tear in their awning and how easy is it to fix?

[champ521]

How big is the tear? Duct tape would work on smaller ones.

[David Roder]

the tear is about 6" and it is right where the fabric attaches to the big plastic peice that rolls out at the end.  Did that make sense?

[tlhdoc]

An auto upolstry shop could do it for you, you might try using goop to glue a patch to the awning, you could try using the clear duct tape or try the repair kit they sell here at PUT.

 
http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=6v-patch&Category_Code=RV
 
or
 
http://www.popuptimes.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=6c-patch&Category_Code=RV

[flyfisherman]

David - the best stuff I've found for repairing holes in my awning has been a product called Aqua Seal. Been using it for my fishing waders and hip boots for quite soemtime; in spite of the boots and waders (and awning) getting streched and folded,  it stays flexible and waterproof. Here's the website in case your interested: (on the right side of the page click on search and then on the following page enter "aqua seal" for search and then click on adhesives and sealants)
//www.mcnett.com

For a tear as you've described I'd attach a piece of tape on the underside of the awning and apply the adhesive to the exterior side (opposite). Need any additional info, let me know.

Fly