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Title: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: Hairs on October 22, 2017, 11:56:00 AM

I didn't do the velcro straps up properly last time I rolled up the awning and it has worn/teared.
Whats the best way to repair this?
Something like,
http://trailercamperaustralia.com.au/tear-aid-type-a-fabric-repair-patch-kit-canvas-rubber-neoprene-nylon-gortex.html
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Title: Re: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: MrCruza on October 22, 2017, 03:48:35 PM

I've used Tear Aid (http://trailercamperaustralia.com.au/tear-aid-type-a-fabric-repair-patch-kit-canvas-rubber-neoprene-nylon-gortex.html) with good results.   :cheers:

Title: Re: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: Hairs on October 22, 2017, 04:01:45 PM

Awesome,
Thanks John.

Safe Travels Mate.
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: markg66 on October 22, 2017, 04:53:13 PM

Best canvas repair product I've ever used. Used it on a canvas section in my Jayco Eagle, that when it is up that section wraps around a pole and it under tension the whole time. It's actually brilliant, got mine from ebay for about $16 for that box, not much tape in there though and you need a bit more isopropyl alcohol then they give you in the kit, also i stuck it on both sides of the canvas.

Title: Re: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: Hairs on October 22, 2017, 04:56:05 PM

Cheers for the heads up.
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: KingBilly on October 22, 2017, 06:18:06 PM

A member on here sells the Tear Aid.  I have had good success with it.  Is it the canvas or the vinyl bag which is torn?  Two different Tear Aid products.  One for canvas, one for vinyl.

KB

Title: Re: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: Hairs on October 22, 2017, 06:20:42 PM

Hi KB,
The Vinyl bag is good, It's the awning itself, which is type A.
All good.
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: Hairs on November 07, 2017, 05:12:40 PM

I got hold of the Tear Aid Type A.
Worked a treat.
Sheeesh, it's tacky crap.
It was sticking to the scissorsas I cut it.

Thanks for the replies Swaggers.
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Repair tear 4wd awning
Post by: Diver on November 08, 2017, 04:28:29 PM

Another vote for tear aid.  I used it last week to repair 2 small rips in a patio roller blind.  You don't get much tape for your $15 but it was enough to do the job with a couple of the small squares left over.  I can grab either side of the rip and pull like hell without it coming apart.  good product