How To Remove A Travel Trailer Awning

Measure for the correct awning replacement fabric.

How to remove a travel trailer awning.

D thanks for watching. How to replace rv awning fabric. Spray the rv awning. Alternatively use a shop vacuum to clear away all dust dirt and debris.

Remove the main bolts that hold the top of the awning to the side of the rv. Next i removed the set screw holding the poly cord and pulled the poly cord and remaining fabric from the track. Remember that bleach will reduce the awning s life. Use a medium or hard bristled brush to sweep away all dust dirt and debris.

Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar. However hydrogen peroxide car soap green soap or bleach can also work as a cleaning agent in the rv awning cleaning solution. With the rv awning arm mechanisms secured i cut the rv awning from the side of the camper using a sharp razor knife. Ive wanted this pos off for so long feels so good finally get it removed it was an itch that needed to be scratched.

There is one located on each side of the awning. Awnings which have window shade type of retraction can cost between 120 250. After preparing the solution put it in the sprayer. Mildew on a vinyl awning can be cleaned with diluted bleach vinegar and baking soda or a store bought antimicrobial.

Release the travel locks on the awning arms. Special discount for rvgeeks viewers. So use it only when you have to remove some hard stains. Use a cordless drill and bolt extractor tip that matches the size of your awning s bolts to remove each one.

Choose a fabric replacement. Next step was to remove the roller from the arm mechanisms. There should be 2 on each side of the awning 4 in total. Usually this is accomplished by moving the cam lever down towards the ground.

To do so measure from the center of one arm to the. Remove the cap spring. This is a two person job. Then you can scrub off the mildew and rinse off the bleach.

Locate the cam locks on either side of the awning tube and set the cam to the roll down position. For the bleach you ll want to spot treat affected areas by spraying diluted bleach on it and letting it sit for 10 minutes. Loosen the awning bolts.