How to replace caravan awning fabric?

This is one of the common questions we were asked many times.

To learn how to replace caravan awning fabric by yourself, here we have found some information that may give you a clear picture of how to do it yourself:

Fabric size selection please read: How to select the correct size for a replacement caravan awning fabric?

Caravan Awning Fabric Replacement Instructional Videos:

Replacement Instruction By Carefree/Dometic:

 

A Very Detail Video Instruction, from removing the old one, replacing awning fabric, and re-install by RVGeeks

 

Instruction Booklet by Dometic showing how to replace awning fabric (PDF illustration)

https://epi.dometic.com/externalassets/dometic-8700-awning-_92990.pdf

https://epi.dometic.com/externalassets/dometic-8700-awning-_93383.pdf

https://epi.dometic.com/externalassets/dometic-9100-power-patio-awning-915-_81441.pdf

How to remove wrinkles and creases on awning vinyl fabric?

In order to minimize postage costs, our replacement caravan awning vinyl fabrics are carefully folded and packed in carton boxes. As a result, it’s common to encounter wrinkles and creases upon installation.

 

The vinyl material has a natural tendency to soften under heat. Therefore, after your awning has been exposed to a hot, sunny summer day, wrinkles and creases should naturally diminish.

 

If you prefer a more immediate solution, you can manually address wrinkles and creases using a heat gun or a hair dryer. To do this, gently and gradually warm up the creased area, ensuring not to overheat the material to avoid permanent damage.

 

However, we strongly advise against manual intervention, as it carries unnecessary risks. Allowing the vinyl to naturally respond to hot summer days tends to yield better results, as heat is evenly applied to the material compared to the use of a heat gun.

 

For a visual demonstration of removing wrinkles and creases from vinyl fabric manually, please refer to the short video below:

 

Note: Exercise caution when using heat on the fabric and ensure it is evenly applied for the best results.

 

Hereunder is a short video to demonstrate removing wrinkles and creases on vinyl fabric manually:

 


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RVSUNSHADES Caravan Awning Vinyl Fabric

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