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03-21-2023, 04:13 PM
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Need to replace my awning
I need a new awning. The manufacture is Dometic. What is a good replacement awning? I see a lot sites online that sell awning fabrics, but I'm not sure what makes one better than the other.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
Daryl
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03-21-2023, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rosede
I need a new awning. The manufacture is Dometic. What is a good replacement awning? I see a lot sites online that sell awning fabrics, but I'm not sure what makes one better than the other.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
Daryl
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All I'm gonna say is "you get what you pay for". Me I'd replace it with the same brand fabric. Also make sure the awning has plenty of "uv" resistance. Oh ya, one more thing get at least one other (maybe 2 more) people to help you (from experience).
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03-21-2023, 04:54 PM
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I agree with the “you get what you pay for. Measure from the center of the arms for the correct size, and 2 people are needed.
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03-23-2023, 07:05 PM
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I have replaced the fabric on our last 2 campers. One from EBay from a local supplier out of Elkhart and one from Amazon. The first hasn’t given us any issues in the 3 years it’s been on there. I am hoping to install the other one next week. I will let you know how it goes.
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03-23-2023, 07:22 PM
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My only suggestion is to get fabric with the gimp (cord) already installed. I’ve done with and without, and there’s no contest- installed is WAY easier.
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03-24-2023, 04:29 AM
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I was thinking of this site.
RV Patio Awning Replacement Fabric
I see it has a 95% UV protection, and mildew resitant, however, I don't see anything about a gimp cord. Not sure if I even know what that is.
Daryl
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03-24-2023, 04:51 AM
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If you look at the series of pics it says “plastic stick”. That is the gimp cord. If it’s not already installed in the fabric, you’re going to play heck trying to install it.
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03-24-2023, 08:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
If you look at the series of pics it says “plastic stick”. That is the gimp cord. If it’s not already installed in the fabric, you’re going to play heck trying to install it.
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I saw that in the photo's. It doesn't appear that its pre-installed....so, if that is an issue, is there another brand/site that you would recommend that has that item pre-installed?
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Daryl
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03-30-2023, 10:27 AM
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I bought both of my awning fabrics from shade pro and I am very pleased with the quality. Installation was fairly simple also.
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03-30-2023, 01:57 PM
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Have done shadepro and good quality but not as good as the dometic brand dealer replaced on our current 5th wheel
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03-30-2023, 04:22 PM
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Cord is sewn in
If you read down on the website that was linked it says the cord is sewn in and comes with an installation tool included.
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03-30-2023, 06:34 PM
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Quote:
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If you read down on the website that was linked it says the cord is sewn in and comes with an installation tool included.
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Which link?
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03-31-2023, 06:14 PM
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It was the link you posted from Shade Pro. I thought someone had questioned whether the gimp cord was sewn in or not.
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