HOW TO Replace RV Camper Awning Fabric | DIY | Step By Step

Welcome to RidgeLife. In this video, we repair our camper trailer awning with replacement fabric by Suncode. This was a relatively easy job when done correctly. I give tips and tricks to make the job easier. You can do this!
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00:00 INTRO
00:47 Measuring to Order
01:07 Sunco Awning Unboxing
02:07 Tool Needed
05:08 Removing Old Canopy
13:46 Camopy Install Prep
14:23 Canopy Installation
21:21 Testing & Review
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[@johnmcculloch6961]

I watched a number of videos on replacing awnings showing various means and methods. I keep coming back to your video and will be following your example when I change my 16 foot awning out in a few days. Was by far the best instructions and most enjoyable to view. Enjoyed the scenery as well.

[@RidgeLife]

That makes me very happy! Thanks.

[@dennismurray8938]

Anyone else notice the drill bit breaking? 😂 Great video!

[@RidgeLife]

Yup!

[@KevinDavid165]

For me it was the double count on winding the spring back up. I think between 11 and 12?!? Funny little detail, but great video! I’m doing mine this week and you’ve helped me troubleshoot some obvious headaches before I start. Thanks for a great video!!

[@user-lt9km8vh1z]

I NEVER drill metal (rivets) without safety glasses. Bits are brittle and you don't want that in your eye.

[@danielmauri8974]

Hey thanks mate I’m not going to comment on your counting or drilling skills we are after all human 😅 awesome handy video cheers very much👍😎

[@TheAviationJason]

Lol, I did too. It was the acting like nothing happened for me

[@silvercoupe97]

Thank you so much for making this video! I’m certain I saved hundreds of dollars installing mine myself. This was a very good step by step how-to and I followed almost all of it by memory. I forgot the lubricant and remembered afterwards 😅 Thank you again!

[@benfox5861]

Little Shop Of Horrors quote was the best part of the entire video

[@RidgeLife]

Ha! Thanks!

[@Theyliewesleep]

Im waiting for a cooler day to do mine. Very thorough/detailed explanation without rambling.👍🏻 Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevindeneault4999]

Watched a few tutorials and found yours looked the best. Replaced our awning today with no issues thanks to your video. Great job! 👍

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@bruceakers3308]

My wife and I (seniors) followed your instructions and had perfect success. The first time I might add. It was a hot day so a couple breaks were needed. It took us 3 hrs with breaks. Only difference, I took both R & L spring assemblies out to lubricant. I noticed a little surface rust. My let’s me sleep inside again. Ps. There was satisfaction in cutting it off.

[@RidgeLife]

Awesome!

[@RandomGuyDan]

This is on my to-do list for our camper before we take it to the camp ground at the end of May. Thanks for the clear and detailed walk through.

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@1973troop]

Get the new awning fabric out and opened in the sun. Plus mine had the 2 bottom splines installed. They suck!!

[@charlenegrady8781]

Good afternoon Tim. I’m a little late today. We never had to replace ours but you make it look easy. Thank you for sharing. Have a good weekend. Take care❤️

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure and have fun on the 41.36!

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

That was an awesome tutorial my friend! I have an RV and always wondered if I had to replace the awning if I could do it! Now I have full confidence that I can!

[@RidgeLife]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thx!

[@lindapetersen1800]

Good morning to you Tim!!! Thanks for having a video on out for us all in You tube land !!! I think I am either going to write another book or just keep on going on live streams for myself !!! I love to do awnings !!! Done those a lot in the past few 6 months to help some people on out !!! Take care of yourselves down there !!!

[@RidgeLife]

Keep it up! Thx

[@axe9662]

Thank you for this! Saved over $350 doing this ourselves. Your video gave us the courage to go for it!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad I could help!

[@danasieck5110]

We replaced our awning today thanks to this great video! Thank you so much for the guidance!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@KingfishStevens-di9ji]

Did you snap the drill bit off too?

[@steider01]

One thing that wasn’t mentioned. How did you know were to start your valance? Is the awning fabric marked? Or do you just start it where you choose?

[@joshuawood7731]

Thanks uncle Tim,I actually have one of these I need to replace. I had no clue how to approach it!

[@RidgeLife]

Hey! My pleasure. Hope you are doing well.

[@lindanichols7296]

Enjoyed this Tim. Our poor old awning is going to have to have the complete setup. Nick misjudged a tree limb.😬 You made that look so easy . Great job TIM. 👍

[@RidgeLife]

Ouch! Thanks!

[@bennythomas9798]

What a super job ! Doing mine today after work

[@RidgeLife]

Have fun!

[@mtower235]

I’ve got the power unit but this definitely helps me and what need done. I appreciate it.

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure

[@lordericheitz]

I was thinking "he's going to break that drill bit with all that tweaking" and voila it happened.

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA! Yup!

[@JoseOrtega-xn4mj]

Thanks so much for your time and great DIY video. I’ve been procrastinating doing this but with your video will do it this weekend! Thanks to your helper too, best regards!

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@dokiva1]

Super clear instruction. Show how clear and organized he is in his head. Good job

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you very much!

[@DavidBeauchamp-zt3gb]

Getting ready to start replacing my awning and found this guy which makes the job look super easy

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@slockfox]

Nice video and nice camper. It definitely helps if you can get an extra helper. I didnt have that option so i just replaced mine by myself. I skipped the disassembly and removal of the springs. It wasnt bad at all. I made a short video of it.

[@RidgeLife]

Nice!

[@Chris-jy5sp]

Exactly how a how to video should be, informative and easy to follow with none of the extra unnecessary playing to camera stupidity a lot of videos have

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks so much!

[@kenj4296]

this is on my list of stuff to do before parking mine at the end of the season...great vid.

[@RidgeLife]

Thx!

[@danadane9306]

Awesome explanation so ready to put my husband to work 😊

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@devonwharton9244]

Fantastic video. Many thanks!

[@RidgeLife]

Welcome!

[@danfinn4027]

Thanks bud! I was able to get er done with my wife, following your process as described. It's very tough to do first time without guidance.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad I could help!

[@paulcasto1582]

Thank you for taking the time for the video, also changed my yesterday

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@Megawisekid]

Thanks for your video, much help for replacing my awnings easily!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-tv7bk9ne2h]

EXCELLENT! Very good explanation and was not difficult. Was able to slide the awning on by myself 😅.

[@RidgeLife]

Nice! Thank you.

[@franticproductions]

Dude, your my new 'best friend'. Thanks! I LOVE SIMPLE.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad I could help!

[@johnathanhill2110]

Thank you for showing me how to do by myself everyone else had helpers you're the only one who tackled alone

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@joeprager9961]

Actually, it looks like to me his son "volunteered" to help Dad.

[@mikeclyons6825]

He's hell on drill bits!

[@RidgeLife]

For sure!

[@mikeclyons6825]

@@RidgeLife Thank you for the video. It's the best one out there by far.

[@soothan86]

That was cool there’s some good looking awnings on a rc trailer at the local dump I want to take it and use it for my deck thanks

[@RidgeLife]

Nice!

[@paulhoneyman6923]

lol Loved the Rocky Horror Show reference Tim. GO RIDGELIFE

[@RidgeLife]

Haha! Thx

[@ticul56123]

Very useful video, step by step. Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JamesBell-rb1ux]

Excellent video very informative will be installing my new awning in about a week, your installation instructions out of all videos I have looked at is the best big time!!!

[@RidgeLife]

Wow! Thanks.

[@FeartheDeerBud]

Nice video and informative, OH and nice zero reaction to the broken drill bit hahaha.

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA! Thanks!

[@bettyjeanheinsohn9945]

Love it you make it look easy

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@mystq101]

Lots of videos online, but without a doubt i'm going to use this one, Hello from Australia :)

[@RidgeLife]

Great to hear!

[@selinas8039]

Going to give it a try.

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@MattKirchoff-cm5gx]

Great video. With these instructions I was able to replace the awning on my 2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 154rb in about 2 hours.

[@RidgeLife]

Great!

[@journeyalongwithshannonakajaws]

Good morning Tim. We have never had to replace ours, thank goodness. You did a great job explaining step by step. If we ever do, we will come back to watch your video again. The new awning is very nice. Have a great day

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks and good luck!

[@grandmacarol3073]

Good job Tim and Morgan!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks

[@muskiet8687]

Thank you. Your video was very helpful. I did choose not to use the pull chord of this kit, it's not very good quality and the old one was in great shape.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MarionBlair]

Thank you for the details and tool details. Excellent video.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LHunt-yl1xf]

Very helpful! Thank you!!!🙏🏻

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@veedriver]

Dittos to the comments below! I watched it a couple of times and kept it handy while we did the job and it went great!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@ameyburkett]

Thanks for the help!

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure

[@bennythomas9798]

Outstanding job !

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@FranciscoTrevino]

Awesome job

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Great video! Thank you sir.

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@WestTennessee]

Good job Tim! 👍🏻😎

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@se9741]

Great video, thanks for the step by step!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AuntieAnn]

Great job, the new awning looks perfect 👊💥... I giggled everytime you said "vale"ance instead of valance 🤭😂... Have a great day ❤️

[@RidgeLife]

HA! My son said the same thing about how I was pronouncing it while making the video. Hey! I'm a character. What can I say!

[@AuntieAnn]

@@RidgeLife 🤣🤣

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

Great presentation! Always watchin

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@DocHoliday-to6kp]

Fantastic Job. Thank You for sharing.

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@cbcisneros]

Very good vid, thanks for this!!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@FoodTrucksForDummies]

Very good video. Thanks

[@RidgeLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@mgs8747]

Nice video dude very well explained. Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped

[@tylerblakeney6702]

Thanks for the vid!!

[@RidgeLife]

You bet!

[@mikeolson2695]

Well done 👍

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you 👍

[@AuntieAnn]

Good Morning Tim ❤️

[@RidgeLife]

Good Morning!

[@keithhunter4655]

He never showed reattaching the bracket to the RV. The one with the 3/8" screws. No big deal, I figured it out. Otherwise, Awesome ! I also noticed the drill bit break and the wrong count on the wind up, but still the easiest method so far. Also, I'm thinking the " Food Grade " silicone spray might dry up into a gooey mess. I think the regular silicone spray might be better. Not sure, but just a thought. Great job !!!

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA! Good catch. Thanks.

[@rps714]

This is advanced work....no go.

[@RidgeLife]

Wasn’t too bad but not a quick job.

[@TheVineyardFarmhouse]

Sweet deal! Liked it!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@ShaneLitecap]

🤯 it works!

[@RidgeLife]

Yay!

[@TheZoniman]

Awsome Job. you remind of red green. LOL. maybe the voice

[@RidgeLife]

Ha! I remember him.

[@brushwakker6547]

I was like oh no hes gonna snap that drill bit. Then after the last rivet you clearly snapped it lol

[@RidgeLife]

I sure did! Ha!

[@christopherb2025]

Nice! Well done! Thanks for sharing the tips and tools needed before starting this project

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure

[@JanuaryRose02]

Thank you!

[@RidgeLife]

You're welcome!

[@vincentcrowley7696]

Watched many videos this by far the best one. Some small differences between the awning we bought but this video gave us the confidence to tackle ourselves. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nomadgurle]

Excellent video!!!!!

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you very much!

[@bearknight]

Thank you

[@RidgeLife]

You're welcome!

[@amycory8877]

Well, we did get it on but if you want to maintain your marriage just take it to the RV shop. Cheaper than counseling 😂

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA! True.

[@amycory8877]

@@RidgeLife I would add a photo if I could figure it out

[@MrMike27m]

Very nice. Great detail! Curious though, why not replace the rivets with an appropriately sized stainless self tapping sheet metal screw?

[@RidgeLife]

I’ve seen people do it but there is the risk of it working out since it moves so much.

[@dawndixon2408]

Use reverse to pull the bit out without breaking the bit.

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@jimmydavis5951]

I have to replace my TPO top and that includes removing all the outer trims and the fabric away from the edge.From looking at this I will need to remove and let the whole awning rest down on something too or slide the top of it out?Any other videos or information on how to remove the canopy so I can replace the TPO.Thanks

[@RidgeLife]

I did for this unit but have seen some do it up with more people.

[@durtymax]

Hey thanks

[@RidgeLife]

My Pleasure!

[@joshdowns388]

Hey this is great. I’m dealing with an awning that got ripped off. My only problem is before I watched this is I didn’t know to stick a screwdriver on one end. And then I hit the retract button and it made that crazy wind up sound. Can I still follow your video steps or do I need to take it in and have someone unwind it before then I start your process? Thanks!

[@RidgeLife]

You may have to do both ends but I’d try on first.

[@tp2315]

I hope the next video topic is sealants. I see a lot of leak potentials on your camper.

[@RidgeLife]

Ha! Awning is great but have had to lap sealant a couple times on roof. It’s an old camper that’s been in full sun most of the time.

[@mzfire1709]

Great Video! Question you marked A- awing P- pull cord V- valance at 18:24 you appear to put the new canopy in the A slot however at 20:29 the A was empty when you put the new awing in - what happened?

[@RidgeLife]

Hmm not sure there. It all worked fine.

[@donnyivy3832]

@@RidgeLife That was my question, clearly at 20:29 there is nothing in the groove marked "A"?????? Great video though but what happened??? You've got to solve this mystery 😁

[@stephenkrauss8240]

Nice movie reference

[@RidgeLife]

Thx!

[@jasonhill1138]

Any advice on how to secure the other end with end caps that don’t have the hole applied?

[@RidgeLife]

Hmm. Sorry. Maybe lock it with pliers?

[@dawndixon2408]

The rivet gun pulls the pin til the ball is inside the sleeve and cuts the pin.

[@RidgeLife]

Cool thanks!

[@deborahknutson8173]

Your video was very helpful but we did something wrong and the awning isn't retracting. Can you give any pointers on this?

[@RidgeLife]

Maybe you wound the spring in the wrong direction.

[@G_Rapids]

So - an upright pulled out from the side of my camper as i was leaving my house for a trip, as a result i had to cut the awning and the whole to get it off the camper so we could leave, and when i did the whole thing rolled up in a fury. How can i go about re-winding that thing before replacing the awning?

[@RidgeLife]

You can see the rewind method in this video with it cut and down.

[@G_Rapids]

@@RidgeLife OK i figured that is all ill have to do but wanted to ask in case there was anything else, thanks!

[@tonynewcomb9012]

Do you have to secure the cords after you push them through,like the old one was ?

[@RidgeLife]

I didn't. Mine were just hanging inside.

[@RidgeLife]

The top slide in parts did have clamps I used.

[@grahamhodder6243]

Is it just me but is the awning in a different groove than the original? When the end cap was being secured with the rivets, I think I saw the “A” on the tube next to the slot with nothing in it. Did I miss a step along the way?

[@RidgeLife]

I don' think so! It's working great!

[@DarkenFool]

was the poly cord tool provided?

[@RidgeLife]

Yes it was shown on unboxing starting at 01:08.

[@caricari9540]

Val ance ! lol 💚

[@RidgeLife]

Haha! Yeah. Thx

[@caricari9540]

I'm about to replace our awning 😭 here to watch your video again !!!! @@RidgeLife

[@caricari9540]

where exactly is the spring hole ? im not seeing one on mine @@RidgeLife

[@RidgeLife]

@caricari9540 should be a small hole on the side of the end cap opposite end of release lever.

[@caricari9540]

I found it !!! my valance isn't sliding out 😂 I sprayed it gonna let it sit a bit and see @@RidgeLife

[@gregprince2523]

Did you silicone the screws on the coach?

[@RidgeLife]

Yes

[@gregprince2523]

@@RidgeLife Getting ready to do a 2007 pioneer....25RL.... Fleetwood for 1st time.... Water damage front and back...on floors...more so on backside across.... Pulled out couch and am amazed at how poor the manufacturing is.... Pitiful...

[@contentcait]

What rivet gun and rivet size do I use?

[@RidgeLife]

I borrowed it. I’m pretty sure I said in video but don’t recall. Check chapter on tool. Sorry.

[@grapplerguy2007]

I feel like these awnings get in the way more than help. Rails on side and nose towards the ground

[@RidgeLife]

They are nice on a sunny afternoon for sure!

[@darintraver4983]

I don’t have a whole for the little screwdriver on the other end ??? There is no spot at all for it .

[@RidgeLife]

Hmm. Has to be a way to lock it!

[@charleshorseman55]

Lol you skipped 11 on your turns. Thanks for the video though!

[@RidgeLife]

My bad! Thx! It’s working great though!

[@diamondpaintingaddiction5161]

Hi I’m trying this but the screw driver isn’t going down and locking the spring

[@RidgeLife]

It should have a hole to totally engage and stop movement.

[@GoatzombieBubba]

Why is there no videos on the powered awnings.......

[@RidgeLife]

Hmm. Sorry.

[@JB39402]

Soooo. I thought I could do it without locking the other side... SNAKE BITE! 😂😂 Now I don't know the number of turns and not sure if I can get it at the right tension with the new awning. 😢

[@RidgeLife]

You can guess. Start with number I had and adjust so each side goes up evenly.

[@dianap6472]

I think I’ll start saying “vale-ance” your way from now on. I like it better than Val (like Valium), -ance.

[@RidgeLife]

Haha! Thanks.