abe1759ca
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we took my son and his friend camping this past long weekend. and the boys were playing with a fork of all things, the camp site next to mine was empty and there was this huge rotting cedar stump in this camp site. they were throwing this fork at the stump and trying to make it stick. well fast forward they got in an argument and my son went in the 5rv, about 10 minutes later his friend walks by me and goes in the 5vr to talk to my son. few minutes later my son comes out and says this thing has been causing us all the problems and proceeds to throw this fork away, well in the moment of anger he went to throw it in the bushes but he missed and put it up in my awning the fork was stuck in there, how do i fix this hole in a new 5vr. do i just order a new awning any help will be appreciated. will duct tape from both sides work. would you take whatever it costs to replace the fabric from his bank acct to teach him a lesson
ps. they found this fork in the bushes.
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kaydeejay
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Go talk to your dealer. There is a tape you can use to seal the hole(s) but it won't be invisible.
If they are only pin-holes maybe some clear or white silicone caulk would do it?
A new awning fabric will run you around $400 installed.
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ffemt1271
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i don't think duct tape will work, but do a search at camping world for awning repair tape,which should work better
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abe1759ca
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its in the green part of the awning, i'll check out camping world and see what they have.
thanks
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donhov
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As above if it is just a small puncture a little silicone caulk will seal it and the tape from Camping World will hide it.
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bearsnob
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Actually, I've found that "shoe goo" available in the shoe department at Wally World works best. It goes on like very thick model glue and dries quickly. Most important, it stays clear even after years of sun exposure. A big tube costs about three bucks. Its good for all sorts of repairs. There is also a product called "VLP" that you can get at many stores including Ace Hardware. It is made for vinyl repair and many RV techs will tell you it is best for awning repair. Problem is, it yellows in the sun. So I go with the Shoe Goo which is cheaper and seems to make a stronger repair. Just don't put it on too thick.
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Trickewon
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Eternabond will fix it permanently or till something else happens,you might have to paint or dye it to get it close to your color if that is important.
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ffemt1271
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here ya go ( camping world RV awning tape # 31349 )
Sale 11.00 / CLub 9.99
3" x 15'
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chipper
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bearsnob wrote:Actually, I've found that "shoe goo" available in the shoe department at Wally World works best. It goes on like very thick model glue and dries quickly. Most important, it stays clear even after years of sun exposure. A big tube costs about three bucks. Its good for all sorts of repairs. There is also a product called "VLP" that you can get at many stores including Ace Hardware. It is made for vinyl repair and many RV techs will tell you it is best for awning repair. Problem is, it yellows in the sun. So I go with the Shoe Goo which is cheaper and seems to make a stronger repair. Just don't put it on too thick.
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fwnewbie
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Well my solution won't be as cheap as shoe goo and tape. But here's my two cents. I purchased a mini van that had little holes in the vinyl seat back from a little kid swinging something at the seats. I took it to my body repair shop and they knew a guy that was called "Mr Vinyl" he fixed the holes, he matched the textured and color as well. I'm sure that there's probably such a guy in your neck of the woods.
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