Protective Cover
I'm a sailor as well as an RVer, and I know from bitter experience how much damage UV and water can do over time to vinyls, fabrics and fiberglass. One solution to vinyl awning deterioration is to completely cover it up when it's rolled up next to the RV. I found a great cover that is comprised of a plastic tube that has a one inch gap along its length, and comes in 4 foot long sections. You spread out the gap, slide it over your rolled awning, and then put on the next section, overlapping 2 inches over the first one. You keep adding sections until your awning is completely covered. The material is UV resistant, and comes with a 15 year warranty. It should stop UV and weather-related deterioration dead in its tracks! The product is called Awning Pro-Tech, and can be viewed on-line at awningpro-tech.com. Also I protect all of the external plastic parts of my RV with 303 Protectant. The stuff really works - just re-apply every 45 to 60 days.
I have been concerned about UV-caused deterioration of my window coverings and interior furnishings. I purchased cheap reflective windshield covers designed for cars, and then cut and taped them to the exact dimensions of my windows. I inserted them between the windows and the blinds. Now I don't have to worry about my blinds being ruined by the intense summer sunlight here in Redding, CA. A great solution to all of these problems is a Tyvek RV cover. I purchased one which lasted exactly 2 weeks before being destroyed by high winds. Of course, the warranty excludes wind damage.
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2010 Keystone Cougar 27 RLS,
2007Toyota Tundra, 5.7 liter, 4 by 4
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller[SIGPIC]
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