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How to Replace a Camper Awning

A lot of people enjoy camping. Some climates make camping possible all year round. Having a camper company replace a torn camper awning can get very expensive. You can save a lot of money if you do it yourself. All you need is a little sewing know-how, and replacing a camper awning will be fairly easy.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Canvas
  • Pins
  • Scissors
  • Sewing machine
  • Heavy-duty thread
  • Grommet tool
  • Grommets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unscrew the bolts that hold the awning onto the camper shell and remove the old awning. Keep it as a pattern for your new awning.

    • 2

      Measure the old awning to see how much canvas you need to buy. Purchase a little extra canvas for hemming and flaps.

    • 3

      Lay the new canvas on a large, flat surface. Do this outside on the grass if you don't have a large enough space inside the house.

    • 4

      Pin the old awning on top of the new canvas and cut out the new awning. Cut the new awning a little larger than the old one to allow for hemming. Allow an extra 5 inches on the side of the awning that will contain the grommets.

    • 5

      Turn under the edges of the canvas on the sides and front of the awning, pin in place and sew a hem using heavy-duty thread.

    • 6

      Lay the old awning on top of the new awning again and make marks for grommets on the outside of the new awning, 5 inches from the edge. Flip the new awning over. Turn the edges of the canvas under, leaving the grommet marks visible.

    • 7

      Use the grommet tool to attach grommets to the new awning. Follow the package directions for the particular tool you purchase.

    • 8

      Line up the grommets with the bolt holes in the camper shell. Insert the bolts to attach the new awning to your camper.

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