Seam Repair

[Cascade050]

We have a 1999 Jayco pop-up.  The seam over one of the beds in the corner ripped when the bed pole was put in place.  What thread should I buy to fix this?  Is this something I can do myself?  Should I do anything else to make this job easier?  

Thanks,

Cascade050

[tlhdoc]

Yes you should be able to repair it yourself.  Do you have any idea what kind of thread is there now?  You might want to contact Jayco and ask them what they recommend.

[wavery]

We have a 1999 Jayco pop-up.  The seam over one of the beds in the corner ripped when the bed pole was put in place.  What thread should I buy to fix this?  Is this something I can do myself?  Should I do anything else to make this job easier?  

Thanks,

Cascade050

Here is a good source for canvas supplies:
http://secure.sailrite.com/index.asp?CartId={4B62472A-B725-4F4D-A2A6EVEREST-3DE920B720D4}

I would use a #69 bonded nylon thread for that job. You can probably buy it at any fabric, awning or upholstery shop.

Make sure that you get the appropriate needle to do the job.

[Cascade050]

Here is a good source for canvas supplies:
http://secure.sailrite.com/index.asp?CartId={4B62472A-B725-4F4D-A2A6EVEREST-3DE920B720D4}

I would use a #69 bonded nylon thread for that job. You can probably buy it at any fabric, awning or upholstery shop.

Make sure that you get the appropriate needle to do the job.

Thanks,

I emailed Jayco who told me to contact the dealer closest to me.  The dealer told me I needed to buy a new canvas at $1000 and $65 an hour for labor.

Boy!

[wavery]

Thanks,

I emailed Jayco who told me to contact the dealer closest to me.  The dealer told me I needed to buy a new canvas at $1000 and $65 an hour for labor.

Boy!

I think that may be the only option that the dealer has. I doubt if they do sewing so if you come in with a damaged tent, their remedy is to replace it.

The bunk-end cover is usually pretty easy to remove. I'm not familiar with yours but on mine, it's just a matter of unzipping a couple of zippers and 2 screws in the channel in the roof. Then the cover just slides out of the channel.

You may want to remove yours and sew it on a sewing machine. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, just take it to an awning shop or a sail maker. I doubt if they would charge you $100, unless it's really bad and needs material replaced.

[Cascade050]

Thanks, I 'll see if I can find the thread that you recommend.

Cascade