Privacy panels like the ones we looked at in our post on Tough Top Awnings 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 …
Awnings & Slide Toppers
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 …
Today we’re talking about Carefree awning fabric replacement. But we’re referring to a very specific piece of Carefree of Colorado RV awning material. We’re going to cover everything you need to know about replacing the Carefree awning fabric known as the Soft Connect. Not sure what a soft connect is, or if your RV even …
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 …
For anyone who thinks they can’t replace RV patio awning fabric themselves… don’t pay a shop to do it before you watch this video first! Fabric replacement is a DIY trifecta: easier than it looks; a big money saver; and better quality. Just follow these simple steps to new awning glory. Huge sense of satisfaction? …
If your RV is ready for new awning or slide topper fabric or LED lights, it’s time! RVgeeks viewers can now receive a special double discount from two of our favorite suppliers of great RV gear – Tough Top Awnings and M4 LED Products. For a limited time, our usual 5% RVgeeks discounts at both …
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 …
We had a great time at the The Quartzsite RV Show last year. Even though we can’t make it this time, Tough Top Awnings will be there again, and is offering a special double discount to our viewers! Tyler of Tough Top Awnings will be in Quartzsite from Jan. 20-28, 2018. If you’ll be there too, and …
You’ve heard us say it before… replacing awning and slide topper fabric is just about our favorite DIY RV project. That’s because it saves a lot of $$, yields better results, and is easier than it looks (when you know how… which we’ll show you, of course)! The whole idea of being a DIY RVer …
We’ve demonstrated how to replace awning & slide topper fabric, and now we’re sharing a great new product from Tough Top Awnings: Privacy Panels, which increase both campsite privacy & shade. Optimizing life aboard an RV involves not only learning to manage a variety of systems and handle minor repairs, but also determining the best RV gear for …
In this video, Tyler from Tough Top Awnings shares a couple of tips for replacing slide topper and awning fabric, offers RVgeeks viewers their biggest discount ever, and we announce our appearance in Quartzsite, AZ during the big January, 2017 RV show! If you’ve watched any of our DIY videos about how easy it is …