Even if you think you can don t take a risk.
How to repair small holes in rv awning.
Step 2 figure out how many repair strips are needed.
That wear and tear frequently shows up as small holes.
Recreational vehicle awnings are a great convenience to have.
But constant extending and retracting can cause wear and tear on the awning fabric.
Otherwise things can go worse.
How to repair rv awnings with tears or holes.
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.
If the awning is made of a light colored fabric you will need to use the white silicone caulk whereas if it is made a darker fabric you will need to use the clear caulk.
Set aside enough tear aid repair strips to thoroughly patch all of the holes.
This is because when people are in a hurry to break camp checking for awning damage isn t usually a very high priority.
Check the awning fabric for holes.
You can t fix your awning while it is bound to your rv.
You can park anywhere and extend your awning for instant shade.
The holes may seem minor but if they are not fixed.
The repair method of small tears and holes is straightforward.
The fact is that you re most likely to discover leaks or small tears in the awning when you first put it up after arriving at the campsite.
Once you know the damage you can fix it quickly.