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

[@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!!

[@JosephSchmidt-n3q]

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

[@THXx1138]

Thought we were going to have to replace the entire awning assembly but came across your video and saves us at least $1K! Let the marital squabbling begin ;P !!

[@RidgeLife]

Haha! Good deal.

[@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!

[@123piecrust]

Replaced mine based on your video. Good stuff.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@GaryMckinstry-h7u]

Awesome video my wife and I replaced the awning together. Following your video step by step. easy to follow clean and clear . Thank you . Not everything on u tube works this well.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@edtedjeske657]

Great video! Thanks for sharing and for all the tips. I just changed my awning out without any issues.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@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!

[@countrygirl7402]

I personally found this video extremely helpful. Thank you. We used this video as a reference for changing our awning, and it was invaluable. We had no idea where to begin. Our awning replacement didn't come with instructions!! Nothing. Just the components. Again, thanks for the help.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@travismiller304]

Just wanted to let you know that your video is helping people way after you posted it. Just replaced my awning today using your video as a great reference. Thank you!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@WISCOFISHINGANDOUTDOORS]

I can’t wait to hang candles on my s hooks!!!!😂

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA!

[@marioaquilina1367]

Great video. I helped my son replace his 20ft awning and this video made it so much easier especially when you have the correct tools.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@tvh300]

Great instructions! Thanks for sharing!

[@RidgeLife]

@@tvh300 my pleasure!

[@bennythomas9798]

What a super job ! Doing mine today after work

[@RidgeLife]

Have fun!

[@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.

[@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!

[@LHunt-yl1xf]

Very helpful! Thank you!!!🙏🏻

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mandyjohnson9074]

This was a great video. We have to replace ours from hail damage recently. Thank you so much!

[@RidgeLife]

You are so welcome!

[@franticproductions]

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

[@RidgeLife]

Glad I could help!

[@RandomGuyDan]

Good video. I ended up confused regarding which grove the front fabric slides into. You did clearly say that the white cord you were sliding in was for the valance, but that just didn't register with me for whatever reason. I'm sure it was obvious to many viewers, but it turned out it wasn't for me. I though it should be the A groove and that the valence would flip forward over the tube and the cord pressed in to finish the process. What I understand now is that the front sleeve with the cord inside should slide through the V groove and that cord that gets pressed in goes in the A groove. The way I initially had it would have resulted in basically having no valance at all.

[@RidgeLife]

Sorry for the confusion!

[@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.

[@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!

[@erickibarra5516]

Best DYI videos, very detailed thank you so much on throughly explaining each step. Very helpful and informative. God bless you

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@dustincarlson6081]

Awesome video

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@kayeazy801]

Your video was great. I just changed my awning material out by myself with small exception of my gf helping slide the new fabric in the roller. Thank you!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@bearknight]

Thank you

[@RidgeLife]

You're welcome!

[@amplescramblelogic2049]

Great job! Gonna tackle this myself! Thanks for posting this.

[@RidgeLife]

You can do it!

[@paulcasto1582]

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

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@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

[@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!

[@YolandaGarcia-nj5pb]

You did awesome on this video. Will be looking to you for more videos. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you so much!

[@paulhoneyman6923]

lol Loved the Rocky Horror Show reference Tim. GO RIDGELIFE

[@RidgeLife]

Haha! Thx

[@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!

[@thesetruths1404]

Tip to prevent or greatly delay the rolled-up awning from prematurely tearing up: It usually deteriorates from Sun / UV damage. The Sun is a tough weapon. Get any water based latex paint and when the awning is rolled up against the RV, paint that area of it that is exposed to the Sun. Give it a couple of thin coats. White or a light color is better. Will probably have to do this every year or two to keep it from deteriorating prematurely. Doing something like 303 spray has to be done every 60 days, and still isn't as tough as the thicker latex paint sunblock.

[@RidgeLife]

Great tip!

[@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!

[@JChitwood21]

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

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA! Thanks!

[@helenetanguay9421]

Future reference: tools needed 1 pop rivet gun 3/16 rivets 2 saw horses, 1/4 3/8 7/16 wrenches or impact gun, a nail punch 4" screw driver, tape measure, lubricant 《food grade》large vice grips , sharpie to mark cap, For easy match up when puttingit back together. Razor knife, file, hammer, punch. ,5/32 drill bit, mark V valance A awning P for pull cord to help put new ones in place

[@helenetanguay9421]

TY for your instructions, just modified a couple things for our camper. PTL we got er done😂

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@danielowens1167]

Great video, sir. Very helpful.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

Great presentation! Always watchin

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@JackHagen-b9x]

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

[@RidgeLife]

Nice! 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!

[@dezb5041]

You miss counted your tension, a full turn. But the video was helpful. Thanks

[@RidgeLife]

Yes, you are right!

[@Megawisekid]

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

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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.

[@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!

[@JanuaryRose02]

Thank you!

[@RidgeLife]

You're welcome!

[@1nt3rl0ck]

Thanks a lot the explanation are perfect. Damn i wish is was built for easier replacement, thx again

[@RidgeLife]

Welcome!

[@rps714]

This is advanced work....no go.

[@RidgeLife]

Wasn’t too bad but not a quick job.

[@kenj4296]

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

[@RidgeLife]

Thx!

[@TR19]

Bout to do mine now that I have the Napa Knowhow

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@FoodTrucksForDummies]

Very good video. Thanks

[@RidgeLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@se9741]

Great video, thanks for the step by step!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danadane9306]

Awesome explanation so ready to put my husband to work 😊

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@mtower235]

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

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure

[@ticul56123]

Very useful video, step by step. Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@grandmacarol3073]

Good job Tim and Morgan!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks

[@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!

[@selinas8039]

Going to give it a try.

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@mgs8747]

Nice video dude very well explained. Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped

[@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!

[@lordericheitz]

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

[@RidgeLife]

HAHA! Yup!

[@FranciscoTrevino]

Awesome job

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@AuntieAnn]

Good Morning Tim ❤️

[@RidgeLife]

Good Morning!

[@bettyjeanheinsohn9945]

Love it you make it look easy

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@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 🤣🤣

[@dawndixon2408]

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

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@shihanjulio]

I have to roll my awning up and down by hand (16' Coleman Lantern 16FB). I think the spring is the problem. Do you have a video on spring repair/replacement?? This is an excellent video.

[@RidgeLife]

No sorry. Good luck.

[@stephenkrauss8240]

Nice movie reference

[@RidgeLife]

Thx!

[@mikeolson2695]

Well done 👍

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you 👍

[@bennythomas9798]

Outstanding job !

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@MarionBlair]

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

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donaldcarman9117]

Very good video

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@dawndixon2408]

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

[@RidgeLife]

Cool thanks!

[@WestTennessee]

Good job Tim! 👍🏻😎

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@theeredneckowgurl]

I have no hole in my left side cap to hold that side from rolling up. Should it be fine to no do that?

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Great video! Thank you sir.

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@ameyburkett]

Thanks for the help!

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure

[@TheVineyardFarmhouse]

Sweet deal! Liked it!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@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.

[@chuckbailey6835]

How many 5/16 drills where killed in the making of this video?

[@RidgeLife]

At least two! Ha!

[@lauriemontanez6928]

Loved your video! Can you clarify how you measured for your order. You said center to center. Did you mean center of the endcap? Thanks!

[@RidgeLife]

Yes. You can go to the Sunco link in the description of my video and you can check the details. Good luck!

[@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!

[@LawannaNormand-p1p]

Earnest Valley

[@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!

[@jameswelch3621]

Great instructions. Would you put on the new awning if both the awning and valance are already to be put in the groves?

[@RidgeLife]

Absolutely!

[@tylerblakeney6702]

Thanks for the vid!!

[@RidgeLife]

You bet!

[@BenjaminThorn-n8p]

great video but you should rewatch your counting at the 20:00 mark. You missed one revolution because you accidentally said 10 and 11 for only one revolution.

[@RidgeLife]

Haha! Good catch!

[@ShaneLitecap]

🤯 it works!

[@RidgeLife]

Yay!

[@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!

[@BigSkyLandDevelopments]

Thank you, very good video.

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@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.

[@ronaldgasior7962]

I have a 2006 Forest Hills trailer that has a Dematic awning that was built during a two year window when they didn't put the locking holes on the side opposite the locking mechanism. Do I have to now remove the tension on both springs in order to change the fabric?

[@RidgeLife]

Sorry. I've never done one like that.