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08-14-2023, 12:42 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Leavenworth
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #17706
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Awning Fabric Replacement
Hello,
Despite my procrastination, it is time to replace my Awning Fabric before an unforcasted event makes me "Sad".
I do not have any issue with understanding the replacement procedure. I am asking if anyone has a recommendation for where to purchase my replacement fabric? Shadepro is the dominant finding for replacement fabric during my online searching.
Any information, opinions or replacement fabric suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks.
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Bill & Mary Van Nuys
Leavenworth, KS
2014 3735MK Legacy, Sailun 637s, TST 507RV TPMS, 2 Battle Born 100 AMP Lithium Batteries, Slide Toppers
2015 Chevy 3500 LTZ, 6.6L Duramax 4WD, CC, LB, SRW with Allison Transmission
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08-14-2023, 01:11 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Schertz, TX
Posts: 158
M.O.C. #30294
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We have used "Tough Top Awnings" with good results for both the main awning and slide toppers. Texas sun got the OEM fabric!!
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Clark & Peggy
2022 Montana 3791RD, 800i solar, 2x100ah Battleborn
2017 Ford F350, CC, LB, 6.7, 4x4
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08-14-2023, 01:59 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Medina
Posts: 190
M.O.C. #19945
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Hi Bill and Mary,
Check with Carefree of Colorado, www.carefreeofcolorado.com. If going to the rally this year reach out to Affinity RV Repair Group there in Goshen as they can get the material pretty quick too. Take care.
Best,
Laura Thorsell
MOC # 19945
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08-14-2023, 05:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,703
M.O.C. #5751
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The best awning material is Sunbrella, it's what sailors use for sail covers that sit in the sun all year. Also, Girard puts Sunbrella on some of their motor home awnings.
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08-18-2023, 09:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Leavenworth
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #17706
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Thank you for the replies. I'm going to call and make a decision.
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Bill & Mary Van Nuys
Leavenworth, KS
2014 3735MK Legacy, Sailun 637s, TST 507RV TPMS, 2 Battle Born 100 AMP Lithium Batteries, Slide Toppers
2015 Chevy 3500 LTZ, 6.6L Duramax 4WD, CC, LB, SRW with Allison Transmission
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08-18-2023, 04:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,567
M.O.C. #2283
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There is an easy way to replace the awning material. Drill a hole in the end of the roll up tube in the grove the awning is held in and the pull the awning through that hole. I’m not sure what size hole is needed but I suspect about a 3/4 inch should do. A camper repair shop showed me this.
Lynwood
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08-23-2023, 01:47 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Killeen
Posts: 26
M.O.C. #11585
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I procrastinated as well, but opted for ShadePro for awning and couldn't be happier. We live in Central Texas where the weather is hot now, but can change to almost any version at the drop of a hat. With that said, we opted for the Heavy Duty Vinyl vs Acrylic. My wife and I removed the old fabric and installed the new fabric on a Powered Awning in less than 1.5 hours. I'd never done and watched the videos for some tips and was glad I did so. The only area we needed a 3rd person was feeding the new fabric into the channel on the top of the RV. My wife didn't have the strength needed, but we found an easy method. I placed the new fabric over the 5th Wheel nose and fed it through the channel towards my wife.
The wife is now asking when she and I will be doing the 3 slide toppers and the 3 window toppers. My answer was...after it cools off! Hope this helps!
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08-23-2023, 02:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thorsell
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Carefree used to be great, but the quality of their fabric has really gone downhill in the past six years. Bought four brand new slide toppers from them and installed them four years back. Two years later two of them were cracked and had holes. The other two are still holding up, but I had to replace two of them. Used another brand canvas.
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08-23-2023, 03:50 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Rapid City
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #25137
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tough top awnings
Quote:
Originally Posted by C&P RV
We have used "Tough Top Awnings" with good results for both the main awning and slide toppers. Texas sun got the OEM fabric!!
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I had vey good service and a great product from ToughTop. Great instructions and help installing.
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08-23-2023, 07:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 989
M.O.C. #19388
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Hi Bill,
If you have a chance, check out RecPro. They will be at the fall rally.
See you both soon.
Marilyn
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Marilyn and Richard, Dusty and Gabby
Overland Park, KS. Most Timer
2017 Montana Legacy 3810MS
2020 GMC 3500 Crew Cab Dually
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08-24-2023, 05:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Leavenworth
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #17706
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All,
Thanks for the feedback on Awning replacement.
I ordered the ShadePro Heavy Duty Vinyl replacement fabric that will arrive tomorrow (Friday, 25 Aug). My wife and possibly a taller friend (wife is 5 ft) will install new fabric in the next few days before departing for the Rally. I will post how it goes!
Thanks for all the feedback
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Bill & Mary Van Nuys
Leavenworth, KS
2014 3735MK Legacy, Sailun 637s, TST 507RV TPMS, 2 Battle Born 100 AMP Lithium Batteries, Slide Toppers
2015 Chevy 3500 LTZ, 6.6L Duramax 4WD, CC, LB, SRW with Allison Transmission
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