We’ve talked many times about how replacing RV awning fabric is one of our favorite DIY projects. It’s easier than you might think, saves a ton of money, and produces results that are superior to having a shop do it. That last point may seem hard to believe, but the reason is that they all …
Awnings & Slide Toppers
Are your RV window awnings cracked or torn and need to be replaced? If so, this is the post for you because we’ll share exactly how to replace RV window awning fabric yourself with our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide. Since they’re smaller than main awnings (and even most slide toppers), window awnings are particularly easy to …
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 …
Privacy panels are fantastic for providing superior shade and better separation from other campers in the neighboring site. But for protection from biting insects and other pests, nothing beats an RV awning screen room. RV awning screen rooms attach to your existing RV awning and provide an enclosure that can help keep you bite-free, along …
We’ve been reading about an interesting product called the True Topper as a replacement for traditional slide toppers. Most RVs with slide-outs either have nothing at all over their slides, or they have fabric slide toppers. A slide with no topper means dealing with any water and/or debris on top before retracting them. Fabric slide …
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 …
RV window awnings are a great addition to RVs that spend any time in the sun, and that’s likely to be… well… all RVs! While we love the sun and appreciate the warmth and light it brings, we also know that keeping an RV’s windows shaded when parked in full sun is important for keeping …
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 …
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. …