Protect your rolled caravan awning between trips and while your vehicle is in storage.
This white RVSUNSHADES caravan awning protector cover creates a heavy-duty vinyl barrier over the retracted awning fabric, helping reduce direct exposure to sunlight, dirt and everyday weather.
Will this protector fit my awning?
This model is designed for a 12 ft caravan awning. The protector measures 3481 ± 30 mm long × 280 mm wide, which is approximately 11 ft 4 in long.
Measure the available mounting area before ordering and confirm that the listed protector dimensions suit your installation.
Why protect a rolled caravan awning?
- Reduced UV exposure: Covers the rolled fabric to help limit fading and premature ageing caused by direct sunlight.
- Reduced heat exposure: Adds an outer barrier between the retracted awning and the sun.
- Protection from the elements: Helps reduce direct contact with rain, dust and airborne debris while the awning is not in use.
- A cleaner awning: Helps prevent dirt from settling directly onto the rolled fabric.
Product specifications
| Brand | RVSUNSHADES |
|---|---|
| Suitable awning size | 12 ft |
| Protector dimensions | 3481 ± 30 mm × 280 mm (approximately 11 ft 4 in long) |
| Material | Heavy-duty 560 gsm vinyl |
| Colour | White |
| Top attachment | Poly-cord edge fitted through a separate protector sail track |
| Lower attachment | Centre mounting bracket and corner cam-buckle straps |
What’s included?
- 1 × white caravan awning protector cover
- 1 × poly cord
- 1 × middle mounting bracket with associated hardware
Not included: Protector sail track. A suitable sail track is required for installation.
RVSUNSHADES caravan protection
RVSUNSHADES specialises in caravan shade products and accessories developed for demanding Australian outdoor conditions.
Product images are for reference only. Confirm the listed size and colour before purchase.
How to install the caravan awning protector
The protector requires a separate sail track positioned above the existing awning-fabric sail track.
Important installation tip — straighten the poly-cord sleeve first: The cover may retain folds after packing, leaving the sleeve wavy. Trying to insert the poly cord while the sleeve is wavy can make the job unnecessarily difficult.
Lay the cover flat in warm sunlight until the vinyl softens, then gently stretch and straighten the sleeve. Alternatively, warm the sleeve gradually with a hair dryer while straightening it. Keep the hair dryer moving and avoid excessive heat. Insert the poly cord only after the sleeve is straight.
- Purchase a suitable length of protector sail track from a hardware or caravan-accessory supplier.
- Install the protector sail track directly above the existing awning-fabric sail track, using a fixing method suitable for your caravan.
- Lay the protector flat and straighten the warmed poly-cord sleeve.
- Use the sewn-in pull loop to draw the supplied poly cord through the sleeve, forming the corded edge.
- Feed the corded edge into the open end of the protector sail track and slide the protector along the track.
- Align the centre strap and secure it using the supplied middle mounting bracket.
- Wrap the corner straps around the awning posts and tighten the metal cam buckles.
Shipping
- Standard delivered 3-12 Business Days
- Express delivered 2-4 Business Days
Orders are processed and delivered Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
The delivery timeframes provided are general estimates based on historical order data and are intended as a guide only. They are not guaranteed delivery times. As shipping services are operated by third-party carriers, we are unable to guarantee transit times and cannot be held responsible for delays outside our control./p>
Returns
- Allow 7-14 days processing after receiving your return. Some products requiring more time to inspect would take extra processing time up to a week more.
- Please attach a Return Form which can be downloaded in Help Centre of this website under Return Policy section.
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