Awning sun damage in 3 years

[davidspixx]

Perhaps it is a Denver thing, (mile high altitude) but my fairly new (2015) Vegas awning already has holes in it. (At the 8" area that is always exposed to the sun). If I could have chosen it, I would have preferred an awning that had a cover to protect this, but it wasn't offered on my unit.
Having seen my prior awnings fail, I have searched for others solutions.

I called Carefree of Colorado, asking if there was something I could cover it with. Their response was that if I did it would void the warranty. Well the warranty is now done.

I had tried the Eternabond solutions on a prior RV (It peeled off in 1 year), and had heard others painting over the surface, only to have the paint peel off.
After a search for what to paint over Vinyl, I ended up with "Vinyl Safe" paint from Sherwin-Williams that was lifetime guaranteed (Whatever that means). After washing with soap and scuffing with sandpaper, I put on their best primer, "Extreme Bond Primer" with a coat of "Resilience" on top, colored to match my unit. (Not dark brown to match the awning). I used a strong tape to give me a nice straight edge on the visible side.

The only issue so far is that the awning is stiffer, and when you go to extend the awning, I need to pull it out the first foot. I expect this will calm down as it ages.


I will keep you informed as to how this goes.
David

[brucev]

I have been worried about mine. I have been thinking Making a cover out of PVC pipe that I saw others do but the paint may work also. Thanks for the post!

[Lt Keefer]

I will be following this thread. I had the awning fail on my last coach and am worried about this new one.

[Bob Denman]

Is this the sort of product that yo're looking for?

https://www.campingworld.com/16-patio-awning-cover

[davidspixx]

I did see the product you mention. It would take using a ladder to put it on or off. I wanted something that was less overhead than that. That solution would be good if my unit was stored or unused for a long period I guess. I wanted something that accomplished the same thing as the metal covers that are an option with some covers.

David

[Lt Keefer]

Any thoughts on plasti-dip? People do cars with it and it supposedly peels right if you want to change colors.

[schreinertms]

The Alumaguard awnings from carefree are the way to go if money is no object. I have an issue driving out of my countryside location to get to a main road. The trees and narrow roads are not RV friendly and I am occasionally hitting a tree branch that will eventually hurt my awning. Complaining to the township to trim the trees has not been fruitful.

[Bob Denman]

I have an idea for you to consider:

If you only do this to the trees once: the local Government will get the message!



http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1532732599

[schreinertms]

then here I am the next day:

[Bob Denman]

The next day?!?
Any Lawyer could stretch this out for at least a year or two!

But still

Three meals a day...
Conjugal visits...
Cable TV...

Hmmmmm... I think that I'll join you!

[davidspixx]

One year later:
The "Vinyl Safe" paint from Sherwin-Williams using "Extreme Bond Primer" with a coat of "Resilience" on top, colored to match my unit was a winner. No suggesting of peeling or damage. I think this is a winner.
David

[Fish and Dear]

Originally Posted by davidspixx

One year later:
The "Vinyl Safe" paint from Sherwin-Williams using "Extreme Bond Primer" with a coat of "Resilience" on top, colored to match my unit was a winner. No suggesting of peeling or damage. I think this is a winner.
David

good to know!!

[edkjr]

David, question on your application. When you applied the paint, was the awning flat rolled out, or completely rolled up? Thanks Ed

[davidspixx]

Hi
When I painted it, I unrolled the awning about a foot, so that it would be mostly horizontal when I washed, primed, and painted it.
Note that the awning unrolling is stiff for the first foot the first year. I needed to encourage it to unroll if it was cold.
David