If you’ve got a Carefree of Colorado awning that’s faded from exposure to UV rays or the fabric is damaged and needs to be replaced, you’ve come to the right place. You can replace your RV awning’s fabric as a DIY project (and save a LOT of money in the process). Today we’re covering Carefree …
Awnings
When our motorhome was about 11 years old, we found ourselves with a patio awning ready for replacement fabric. Being avid DIYers meant we wanted to learn how to replace Dometic WeatherPro awning fabric ourselves. We’d already replaced several awnings and slide toppers with super-robust Tough Top Awnings material, so we knew we’d be using …
Window awnings keep your RV cooler and all RVers know how important that is. They can also allow a window to be kept open when it’s raining. But many RV windows come without awnings protecting them. Awnings can also degrade over time and fail for various reasons, requiring replacement. Fortunately, installing RV window awnings isn’t …
If you think RV slide topper replacement is beyond your DIY skill set, don’t be so sure! Our favorite type of RV DIY project is one that’s both manageable and saves a lot of money. Slide topper replacement fits that description perfectly by being much easier to accomplish than many RV owners might expect while …
The Dometic Oasis Elite door awning motor failed on our Newmar Mountain Aire with the awning in the closed position, leaving us with no obvious way to get into it. We had to find a way to fix or replace it, and we were hoping to avoid a huge repair bill, or damaging anything by …
RVs are exposed to the elements whenever they’re in use or parked outdoors. That’s why many who have an RV awning have encountered mold and mildew on it over time. In today’s post, we’ll tell you how to clean mold off RV awnings and keep them from getting moldy again. Why Do RV Awnings Develop …
Over the years, we’ve demonstrated how to replace the fabric on many different awning & slide topper models. That includes a Dometic awning fabric replacement on one of their most popular models — the Dometic/A&E manual pull-down patio awning. We’ve actually created two videos for the same model. After learning a new way to do …
We all love harnessing the power of the sun to bring electricity to our RVs. It’s clean, efficient energy, and once we’ve set up the system, the power itself doesn’t cost us a penny. But, there’s a new kid in town – a solar RV awning – and we think it’s pretty exciting, so today …
If you need to know how to get stains out of RV awnings, you’ve come to the right place! Having an awning is a wonderful addition to your RV. You can relax outside without burning in the summer sun. If your shelter is covered in stains, though, you might hesitate to use it as often. …
An RV awning is an integral part of your rig, making outdoor living more comfortable. You can enjoy the weather without getting burned to a crisp in the summer sun, and it offers additional protected space when it’s raining, making your RV a better indoor-outdoor space. But you need to take care of your awning …
If you saw our recent post, 5 Signs Your RV Awning Needs Replacement, and you’ve realized that your awnings (or slide toppers) do… read on! With the New Year upon us, there’s no time like the present to start planning your summer RV adventures, and that includes any TLC your rig may be in need of. …
RV awnings are an essential part of the camping experience. They not only shield you and your belongings from the sun, wind, and rain, but they also provide a nice shady space for you to sit back and take it easy. With proper maintenance, you can extend the life of your RV awning. But it’s …
Are you suffering the heartbreak of faded, cracked or torn RV window awnings? Are you embarrassed to have your friends see your rig in this condition? We’ll show you how easy it is to replace them yourself, so you can hold your head high in the campground once again. Awnings and slide toppers take a beating in …
In our humble opinions, replacing awnings and slide toppers is the absolute epitome of the perfect DIY RV project. When we’re deciding between hiring a professional vs. doing a repair or upgrade ourselves, fabric replacement hits a grand slam in the Do It Ourselves! department. Each make and model is just a little bit different. …