Can I make these?

hitchikerman · 07-15-2012, 01:24 PM

What do you guys think can these be made with some thin wall PVC pipinghttp://awningpro-tech.com

pinn · 07-15-2012, 02:06 PM

I lost an awning a few years ago from winter weather.I think that may be just the ticket for me for storage in our eastern Canadian winter. Probably a visit to home depot will do the trick.,,,,,,thanks for the heads up

Halibutman214 · 07-15-2012, 07:35 PM

Great idea but I seriously doubt your going to find PVC that size with thin enough walls to be able to put it around the awning. If you do let us know what you got.

fireidiot · 07-15-2012, 08:20 PM

I saw something in the 10 minute tech book about this. Take some pvc guttering and cut the ends off and then snap in place over the rolled up awning. I don't think it was for driving with them on, just for storage. I'll look tomorrow and see if I can find the page again.

Mighty Ming · 07-15-2012, 10:36 PM

Great idea. Hopefully someone can find the right material and post for the rest of us to copy-cat!!!

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closesquarters · 07-16-2012, 02:47 AM

Looks like a great product. Just wish specialty products like this weren't so darn spendy! Hoping for a DIY product that will work the same.

azlee56 · 07-16-2012, 04:53 AM

I am wondering if they are good in super hot weather, like here in Tucson. The one post on the cover for a RV made me a believer that our temps are way to hot to do that, so I am wondering about these.

craiglud · 07-16-2012, 05:29 PM

I read somewhere else that you could use a 4" sewer pipe from home depot and split it down the middle for the same effect. It is much thinner than regular PVC and should work. I have some extra but have not tried it yet as I use a cover on my 26' and I live in Phoenix, so yes it gets super hot and I see all the other awnings in storage with this rot issue.

fla-gypsy · 07-16-2012, 06:20 PM

Check this mod out. Plastic gutter to accomplish the same thing and much cheaper.

http://forums.trailerlife.com/Index....d/26107826.cfm

azlee56 · 07-16-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by craiglud

I read somewhere else that you could use a 4" sewer pipe from home depot and split it down the middle for the same effect. It is much thinner than regular PVC and should work. I have some extra but have not tried it yet as I use a cover on my 26' and I live in Phoenix, so yes it gets super hot and I see all the other awnings in storage with this rot issue.

Will you let me know what you find out. I want to protect but as you know, our sun is unmerciful and the heat even more.

fireidiot · 07-16-2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fla-gypsy

Check this mod out. Plastic gutter to accomplish the same thing and much cheaper.

http://forums.trailerlife.com/Index....d/26107826.cfm

I cannot locate my 10 minute tech book, but that thread was essentially the same thing.

azlee56 · 07-16-2012, 08:48 PM

I'll search! :-)

hankaye · 07-17-2012, 06:18 AM

fireidiot, Howdy;

Thanks for that link ... can the awning still be used with the
'cover' installed or does it need to be removed first ?????

Had to ask.

hankaye

fireidiot · 07-17-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hankaye

fireidiot, Howdy;

Thanks for that link ... can the awning still be used with the
'cover' installed or does it need to be removed first ?????

Had to ask.

hankaye

I can't take credit for the link, that was from fla-gypsy. I think the covers are only for storage. I have wanted to take a piece of pvc and open it up and then attach the bottom of it to the top of the tt near the awning. This would allow the awning to roll up and be somewhat protected, and you would leave it in place so you you drive with it. I just haven't found a good way to do it.

We used to take pvc, split it down the middle and then heat it up to form it for holding SCBA tanks in fire trucks, so that isn't the issue, the attachment point is. There isn't a clean way to do it without a bunch of brackets, so I guess the pvc guttering is the next best thing.

About two years ago, I had to replace the awning due to cracking (dry rot) at the top where it's rolled up all the time. I don't want to do that again, so maybe I need to start working on something again. My current awnings (and TT) is new this year, so I need to do something.

azlee56 · 07-17-2012, 09:04 AM

Is there conditioner of some sort for awnings to keep them in better shape?

wgb1 · 07-17-2012, 09:10 AM

I did something similar with black corrugated drain pipe. It was easy to split lengthwise with a box cutter. I then cut out a portion of each end in order to go all the way over the ends of the rolled up awning at the supports to keep rainwater from penetrating the ends. It's a bit of a pain to open it up and put it over the awning, but I don't mind. I want to protect my awning when in storage.

fireidiot · 07-17-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by azlee56

Is there conditioner of some sort for awnings to keep them in better shape?

I was told from Dometic a mixture of bleach and water (though I don't remember how much). I use a Magic Eraser and then wash it with Dawn soap afterwards. I always let it dry thoroughly but I always saw mold on it when I opened it up. I think rain gets into it when it's parked.

If you find a conditioner or a better way to clean/keep the mold off I'm all ears.

wgb1 · 07-17-2012, 11:48 AM

Even rolled up, an awning will get rainwater that seeps in from the rolled edges. I have read that one way to reduce this water infiltration is to take 2 plastic 1 liter cola bottles and cut off the top. Make a slit down one side to the bottom and then cut a round hole (approximately 1 - 1 1/2" in diameter) out of the center of the bottom. These bottles can then be slipped over the ends of the awning when rolled (one on each end) to cover the ends and keep out rainwater. It seems there is not a good way to TOTALLY keep water out if storing outdoors, but this may help.

azlee56 · 07-17-2012, 11:53 AM

I don't live in the rain like a lot of you do, but here in Tucson after it rains I go dutifully roll them out and let them dry and then roll them back in (the slides too).

david201207 · 07-17-2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azlee56

I am wondering if they are good in super hot weather, like here in Tucson. The one post on the cover for a RV made me a believer that our temps are way to hot to do that, so I am wondering about these.

Sure enough,PVC can't stand the high temperature.It can be crumbled at 158 degree.And it will transform from solid to liquid at 176 above.

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