SunWave- RV Awning Fabric Replacement | RV Electric Awning Fabric Replacement | Premium Vinyl RV Canopy | Awning Replacement (16', Camel Fade)

I bought this because I really wanted to replace my old RV awning. Mine was in pretty terrible condition and I'm not sure why I didn't replace it sooner. The shop I went to made it like it was going to be crazy expensive to do, so I figured I'd try to do it on my own. All things considered - it's a pretty good price for the awning. They do include a instructions sheet which does help out, but I'd recommend looking up a few Youtube videos to get the idea of what you'll be doing in general. I'd also say it's a 3 person job for sure. And like other reviews, WD-40 in the channel that the awning slides in will help a ton. And a ton of patience, we spent a good chunk of the day setting this up and hit a few setback along the way (mostly due to how dirty the channel was in my instance). Once done, it looks great. ItSide note: I will mention that Amazon suggests the replacement pullstrap and the fabric installation tool to go along with it. In my instance these both came in the box I got from Sunwave. Not sure if it was just me but you may not need these recommendations. But the extra fabric installation tool would come in handy for sure.

Just installed, went up just like the instructional videos you can find on YouTube show. Highly suggest having three people to install, makes it so much easier. It feels sturdy enough and the maroon fading color pattern matches my camper very well. We will see how it holds up to a few years of sun

I love this. Heavy duty. Great product and price. Easy to in stall. Thanks

Looked great went on fairly easy tahes 3 people to install to be safe and not damage material sliding it in the track. Watched a YouTube video. Only thing I thought is the one cord you have to install shouldn't be two pieces on wider awning it can be slid in front one end so you don't have to on wind both springs. Installer can always cut it if needed and slide in balance from opposite end. We squared the mating end and pushed both fro same end. Other than that it's as good as original.

Just finished installing the 18’ awning I purchased last year. It came nicely rolled and coiled, and was left in the box until now. Seems pretty well made and looks good. I watched a couple of “How to change RV Awning” videos on YouTube and was able to it install myself with some help from a couple of friends for the reassembly. Hopefully it will give me years of service!Installation Note: The awning came with a pre-sewn in cord for the roller valance anchor and for the RV anchor, however the roller main anchor cord comes separate, and as 2 pieces, so you can feed it in from each end. You have to slide the valance anchor in the track all the way, then fold the awning material into the second anchor channel, then tread the cord in from the end to secure the material in the channel. It’s a tight fit until you figure out a solution. I highly recommend purchasing the “Awning Fabric Installation Tool from SunWave”. I was able to do it using a window screen installation roller, but I think the Awning Fabric Installation tool maybe be a little wider and have more depth to it, which would have been much nicer than the screen roller. Basically, you run the roller down the channel forcing the material into the groove, then feed the cord through. It help to use some silicone spay lube, and occasionally roll down the length of the cord and the channel as you go, it made it much easier for me! Other than that, the new fabric went on well, and fits perfectly.

Product arrived quickly and was exactly as advertised. I work on RVs and I am much more likely to replace slightly damaged awnings in the future using this product.I thought it would be a little tricky "folding" the fabric into the roller tube based upon previous reviews but worked out a solution before I had even received the product. I used a length of wire clothes hanger with a small U bent into one end to press the awning fabric into the roller tube slot. The U-bend kept the wire from damaging the fabric. The fabric went into the roller tube slot fairly easily. Once the fabric was in the roller tube slot it was simply a matter of inserting the two supplied cords to keep it there, one from each end. Each cord had an angled cut end, this is the end that goes in first. The first inch was a little finicky, as the angled cut end wanted to catch the stitching on the awning fabric, but once past the stitching it slid right in. I worked the wrinkles out as I went along with my hands and my wire tool.Installing the awning fabric on to the roller tube was a 2-person job. I may have been able to do it myself but my wife had the misfortune to walk by and I recruited her.Removing the awning assembly was a 2-person job, reinstalling the awning assembly on the camper was a 3-person job. One person on each leg and one person on a step ladder guiding the awning into the track (flare the end of the track so it does not snag the fabric). Extend the awning support legs (manual awning) so that the roller tube is slightly above the track and the support legs are on the ground then "walk" the legs down the side of the trailer pulling the fabric along. If you are not used to messing with the torsion springs in the roller tube do yourself a favor and research YouTube.MARK THE ROLLER TUBE AND BOTH TORSION CAPS before disassembly, especially if you are working on a manual awning! Note the position of the original sewn-in poly cords on the roller tube AND the position of the torsion caps on the roller tube. If you are replacing original fabric, the sewn-in poly cord closest to the trailer corresponds to the folded-in poly cord in this product. The instructions that come with the product are very clear.If the right torsion cap is not reassembled in the original position on the roller tube ("clocked" incorrectly) the raise/lower lever may end up behind the roller tube (against the trailer) when the awning is in the stored position. You will not like this.

Installing the awning wasn't a bad process and much easier than what manufacturers suggest (some modifications needed). The awning looks great with our 2011 Keystone Passport lite RV after installation! A suggestion with the instructions would be to either preform the plastic/rubber liner to a pencil shape or recommend to sharpen the liner to a pencil shape. With doing so would make installation much easier! Please feel free to contact me for info.