Awning Repair & Installation

Why is Your RV Awning So Important?

A functional awning contributes significantly to your RV’s comfort, efficiency, and enjoyment. It’s an indispensable feature for maximizing your outdoor living:

• Crucial Shade & UV Protection: Provides immediate relief from direct sunlight, keeping your outdoor space cooler and protecting you and your RV’s interior from harmful UV rays.
• Shelter from Elements: Offers a quick refuge from light rain, dew, or falling leaves, allowing you to continue enjoying the outdoors in varying weather.
• Expanded Living Area: Effectively doubles your usable living space, creating an inviting patio perfect for dining, relaxing, or socializing outside your RV.
• Increased Privacy: A deployed awning can offer a degree of privacy from neighboring campsites, enhancing your sense of solitude.
• Enhanced RV Value: A well-maintained or new awning adds significant appeal and functionality, contributing positively to your RV’s overall value.

Our Dedication: Crafting Your Ideal Outdoor Retreat

Our approach to awning services combines precision installation with expert repair techniques, ensuring your awning system is robust, reliable, and ready for all conditions. We understand the value of that extra outdoor space. In addition to our installation and repair expertise, we provide a range of maintenance options to prolong the life of your awning system. The services offered by our company are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring optimal performance and aesthetic appeal. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction sets us apart in the industry, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor space worry-free.

We believe every RV adventure deserves its perfect outdoor living room.

Ready to install a new awning or restore your current one?

Give us a call today to discuss your RV or Airstream awning needs. We look forward to expanding your outdoor comfort.

Your RV’s awning acts as a crucial extension of your mobile living space, providing essential shade, shelter, and comfort that enhances nearly every outdoor moment. This versatile component, however, is constantly exposed to the elements—sun, wind, rain, and debris—making it susceptible to damage and wear over time. Expert awning installation, coupled with timely repair and maintenance, is vital to ensure this invaluable feature remains functional, reliable, and ready to expand your adventures. Understanding common awning issues, our specialized repair processes, and the long-term value of a healthy awning is key to maximizing your outdoor enjoyment.

Common Awning Issues & Signs of Damage

Recognizing the early indicators of awning problems can prevent minor issues from escalating into major repairs or replacements:

• Fabric Tears, Rips, or Holes:

  • Sign: Visible damage to the awning material itself.
  • Cause: Strong winds, sharp objects (branches, road debris), prolonged UV exposure, age-related material degradation, or improper storage.
  • Impact: Reduces shade/shelter, can lead to water pooling, and significantly detracts from aesthetics.

• Fading, Mildew, or Stains on Fabric:

  • Sign: Dull, discolored fabric; green/black spots; persistent odors.
  • Cause: Continuous UV exposure, moisture trapped during storage, environmental contaminants (tree sap, bird droppings).
  • Impact: Aesthetic degradation, potential for fabric weakening, unpleasant odors, and can be difficult to clean effectively.

• Bent, Broken, or Damaged Arms/Hardware:

  • Sign: Awning doesn’t extend/retract smoothly, sags, or appears visibly warped or broken.
  • Cause: High winds, accidental impact, improper deployment/retraction, worn pivot points, or rust on metal components.
  • Impact: Compromises structural integrity, can lead to dangerous collapse, and prevents proper awning function.

• Motor or Electrical Malfunctions (for Electric Awnings):

  • Sign: Awning motor hums but doesn’t move, moves erratically, or is completely unresponsive to switch commands.
  • Cause: Motor failure, faulty wiring, switch issues, or fuse problems.
  • Impact: Awning becomes unusable or stuck in an undesirable position, requiring manual intervention or professional repair.

• Difficult Retraction/Deployment (for Manual Awnings):

  • Sign: Awning sticks, grinds, or requires excessive force to extend or retract, or the locking mechanism fails.
  • Cause: Worn internal springs, lack of lubrication, bent components, or issues with the roller tube.
  • Impact: Frustration, potential for further damage, and can prevent convenient use of the awning.

Our Comprehensive Awning Installation & Repair Process

Whether you need a brand-new awning installed or your existing one restored, our specialized process ensures reliability, durability, and seamless integration with your RV, Airstream, or camper:

1. Thorough Awning Assessment & Recommendation:

   • We begin by meticulously inspecting your current awning system, evaluating the condition of the fabric, arms, roller tube, motor (if electric), and mounting hardware.
   • Based on our assessment, we’ll recommend the most cost-effective and beneficial solution: a full replacement, fabric-only replacement, or specific hardware/motor repairs.

2. Expert Fabric Replacement:

   • For damaged or worn fabric, we carefully remove the old material and install new, high-quality awning fabric. We offer a range of durable, UV-resistant, and mildew-resistant materials in various colors and patterns.
   • Precision measurement and installation ensure a tight, wrinkle-free fit and optimal performance.

3. Hardware & Mechanical Repair/Replacement:

   • Bent or broken awning arms, rafters, travel locks, tension springs, and other structural components are repaired or replaced.
   • We address any issues with manual retraction mechanisms, lubricating moving parts and replacing worn internal springs or gears for smooth operation.

4. Motor & Electrical System Diagnostics (for Electric Awnings):

   • For electric awnings, we diagnose motor failures, wiring issues, faulty switches, and sensor problems.
   • We perform precise motor replacements, troubleshoot electrical connections, and ensure all automated features function correctly and safely.

5. Professional Awning Installation:

   • If a new awning is being installed (either replacing an old one or adding one where none existed), we meticulously measure and prepare the RV for mounting.
   • The awning assembly is securely mounted to your RV’s side, ensuring proper alignment, pitch, and structural integrity.
   • For electric awnings, all wiring is neatly routed and connected, and the system is fully tested. We can install various types, including manual, electric, and full-cassette models.

6. Pitch Adjustment & System Calibration:

   • We carefully adjust the awning’s pitch (slope) to ensure optimal water runoff and shade coverage, preventing water pooling on the fabric.
   • All components are calibrated to ensure smooth and effortless deployment and retraction, along with proper locking mechanisms for travel.

7. Owner Instruction & Maintenance Tips:

   • Upon completion, we provide a thorough walkthrough of your newly installed or repaired awning system, demonstrating proper deployment, retraction, and care.
   • We offer valuable tips on maintenance and winterization to help extend your awning’s lifespan and preserve its condition.

Understanding Awning Installation & Repair Costs & Value

The cost of RV awning installation and repair varies widely, depending on the type of awning, the extent of the damage, and whether it’s a repair or a full replacement. It’s an investment that directly impacts your outdoor comfort and the overall utility of your RV.

Factors Influencing Cost:

• Type of Awning: Manual awnings are generally less expensive to repair or replace than electric or full-cassette models.
• Extent of Damage: A fabric-only replacement is less costly than repairing or replacing entire arm assemblies or motors.
• RV Model: Unique mounting requirements for certain RVs (like Airstreams) can sometimes influence labor time.
• Material Choice: The grade and features of new awning fabric.
• Labor Hours: The precision required for installation and repair.

Investing in professional awning installation or repair provides immediate and tangible benefits: a significantly expanded usable living space, crucial protection from sun and rain, and enhanced privacy. It safeguards your RV’s exterior and interior from harsh elements, and ultimately, extends the lifespan and enjoyment of your RV, camper, or Airstream.

Beyond providing shade, your RV’s awning contributes to overall comfort and protection. Consider these related services that further enhance your vehicle’s exterior functionality and livability, whether it’s an RV, camper, or Airstream: