RE: Awning replacement: Parts or Unit?

[van castle]

 I made a bad turn into a car wash stall and tore off the awning from my Coleman  ( 8ft. box) Taos. The sack or bag has a 9 inch gash and the vinyl strip that anchors the unit to the camper at the edge of the roof is separated from the bag. Also, the awning fabric has a 9 inch gash. Question, can I replace the mounting storage bag and awning material or would it be more economical to replace the entire awning unit?

[tlhdoc]

 van castle
I would think it would cost less to replace the whole thing.  Buying the bag,  the awning, and the mounting piece as separate parts is almost a whole awning anyway.  The only thing you are not buying is the hardware.  I would call and check on the prices of the parts separately, but even if the parts are less expensive don t forget there will be some work involved in removing the hardware for the old awning and reinstalling it on the new awning.  It may be a lot easier to just replace the awning.

[TJWSANTAFE]

 van castle
I believe that the awning and the bag along with the mounting strip is stitched together. You may try duck tape for now until you find a better solution. Good luck