The Basics Of RV Awning Fabrics.As with all other products, the wear and tear of age takes its toll on RV awning fabric. Thousands of RV owners across the country understand that every so often, the RV awning fabric protecting them from the beating heat and inclement weather needs to be either repaired or replaced. In both cases, unless you have experience dealing with the potentially dangerous springs and coils involved with an RV awning system, the job is better left to professionals. Before you find yourself needing to repair or replace your awning fabric, let's discuss some of the basics of RV awning fabric and how to maintain it. THE BASICS: Almost all RV awning fabric is manufactured out of one of two materials: Vinyl or Acrylic. An additional aluminum or vinyl edging is also incorporated into the fabric for durability and protection for the RV awning fabric during times of non-use or traveling. On the RV awning fabric made of vinyl, in order for the fabric to remain stable in both structure and color, an additional UV stabilizer is added. By adding the stabilizer, many colors and patterns are available with some even being custom designed by customers themselves. RV FABRIC MAINTENANCE: Taking good care of your RV awning fabric goes a long way in how long it will perform under regular use. The main thing you'll need to watch for and do is to make sure your awning fabric is completely dry and clean before retracting it back into its housing. Vinyl and acrylic will mildew so its important to keep the surface clean. If for some reason you do find mold or mildew on your RV awning fabric, especially after removing it for the first time during a season, you can clean it with a soft brush or sponge along with a mixture of mild soap and water. Since your awning fabric is somewhat fragile, make sure you never use any type of oil-based or abrasive cleansers since both will damage the fabric. And always make sure both sides of the fabric are clean. IN CONCLUSION: If you take the extra time to safeguard your RV awning fabric against damage, it should give you many years of RV action and fun.
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