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.
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!!
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.
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 !!!
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.
Wish you would have put your address so I could have dropped mine off at your house. 😂 You had the best video overall, but this project about caused a divorce.. 😅 sware it wasn't windy until I started putting the new one on.. gotter done, but wished I would have just bought a new camper instead.😊
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?
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 !!
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.
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. 😢
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.
Is it necessary to pin the other end with a screw driver since you aren’t removing it from the mount? I only ask because my screw driver fell out half way through the project and I just continued as normal and it all seemed to work out. Not sure if I lost spring tension on that end or not but either way it’s working.
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?
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.
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
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!
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.
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?
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!
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. 👍
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.
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.
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 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 😁
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 !!!
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 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...
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!
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
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!!!
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!
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!
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.
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.
That makes me very happy! Thanks.
Anyone else notice the drill bit breaking? 😂 Great video!
Yup!
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!!
I NEVER drill metal (rivets) without safety glasses. Bits are brittle and you don't want that in your eye.
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👍😎
Lol, I did too. It was the acting like nothing happened for me
Thank you for the details and tool details. Excellent video.
Glad it was helpful!
I think I’ll start saying “vale-ance” your way from now on. I like it better than Val (like Valium), -ance.
Haha! Thanks.
Val ance ! lol 💚
Haha! Yeah. Thx
I'm about to replace our awning 😭 here to watch your video again !!!! @@RidgeLife
where exactly is the spring hole ? im not seeing one on mine @@RidgeLife
@caricari9540 should be a small hole on the side of the end cap opposite end of release lever.
I found it !!! my valance isn't sliding out 😂 I sprayed it gonna let it sit a bit and see
@@RidgeLife
Well, we did get it on but if you want to maintain your marriage just take it to the RV shop. Cheaper than counseling 😂
HAHA! True.
@@RidgeLife I would add a photo if I could figure it out
Im waiting for a cooler day to do mine.
Very thorough/detailed explanation without rambling.👍🏻
Very helpful video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I have no hole in my left side cap to hold that side from rolling up. Should it be fine to no do that?
How many 5/16 drills where killed in the making of this video?
At least two! Ha!
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.
Awesome!
I can’t wait to hang candles on my s hooks!!!!😂
HAHA!
Watched a few tutorials and found yours looked the best. Replaced our awning today with no issues thanks to your video. Great job! 👍
Glad it helped!
Harris Susan Miller Frank Rodriguez Matthew
Little Shop Of Horrors quote was the best part of the entire video
Ha! Thanks!
I let this stupid Kamala Harris video play so it cost the Dems money. TRUMP 2024
Haha!!!
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 !!!
HAHA! Good catch. Thanks.
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.
No sorry. Good luck.
Thomas Brian Thomas Ronald Lee Donald
Wish you would have put your address so I could have dropped mine off at your house. 😂 You had the best video overall, but this project about caused a divorce.. 😅 sware it wasn't windy until I started putting the new one on.. gotter done, but wished I would have just bought a new camper instead.😊
HAHA! Yes. The wind tends to do that! Glad it helped.
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?
Sorry. I've never done one like that.
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 !!
Haha! Good deal.
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.
Sorry for the confusion!
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. 😢
You can guess. Start with number I had and adjust so each side goes up evenly.
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.
Haha! Good catch!
Is it necessary to pin the other end with a screw driver since you aren’t removing it from the mount? I only ask because my screw driver fell out half way through the project and I just continued as normal and it all seemed to work out. Not sure if I lost spring tension on that end or not but either way it’s working.
It is what holds the bar for the spring so without it, it seems it should go to zero spring tension. If it works, good deal!
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!
Yes. You can go to the Sunco link in the description of my video and you can check the details. Good luck!
Great video! Thanks for sharing and for all the tips. I just changed my awning out without any issues.
Glad it helped!
Very nice. Great detail! Curious though, why not replace the rivets with an appropriately sized stainless self tapping sheet metal screw?
I’ve seen people do it but there is the risk of it working out since it moves so much.
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?
I don' think so! It's working great!
We replaced our awning today thanks to this great video! Thank you so much for the guidance!
Glad it helped!
Did you snap the drill bit off too?
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?
Great instructions. Would you put on the new awning if both the awning and valance are already to be put in the groves?
Absolutely!
You miss counted your tension, a full turn. But the video was helpful. Thanks
Yes, you are right!
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.
Glad it helped!
Hi I’m trying this but the screw driver isn’t going down and locking the spring
It should have a hole to totally engage and stop movement.
The rivet gun pulls the pin til the ball is inside the sleeve and cuts the pin.
Cool thanks!
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
TY for your instructions, just modified a couple things for our camper. PTL we got er done😂
Thanks!
I feel like these awnings get in the way more than help. Rails on side and nose towards the ground
They are nice on a sunny afternoon for sure!
What a super job ! Doing mine today after work
Have fun!
I don’t have a whole for the little screwdriver on the other end ??? There is no spot at all for it .
Hmm. Has to be a way to lock it!
Any advice on how to secure the other end with end caps that don’t have the hole applied?
Hmm. Sorry. Maybe lock it with pliers?
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!
Good luck!
Replaced mine based on your video. Good stuff.
Glad it helped!
Use reverse to pull the bit out without breaking the bit.
Thanks!
Will this tutorial work for an electric awning also? Thanks!
I don’t think so sorry.
Thank you for this! Saved over $350 doing this ourselves. Your video gave us the courage to go for it!
Glad I could help!
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.
Great tip!
Earnest Valley
Why is there no videos on the powered awnings.......
Hmm. Sorry.
Great instructions! Thanks for sharing!
@@tvh300 my pleasure!
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?
You can see the rewind method in this video with it cut and down.
@@RidgeLife OK i figured that is all ill have to do but wanted to ask in case there was anything else, thanks!
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!
I’m so glad it was helpful! Thx!
Jaylon Ports
Harris Summit
Thank you
You're welcome!
Bout to do mine now that I have the Napa Knowhow
Good luck!
I have no hole in my left side cap to hold that side from rolling up. Should it be fine to no do that?
Something has to keep it from spinning.
I didn't either
What rivet gun and rivet size do I use?
I borrowed it. I’m pretty sure I said in video but don’t recall. Check chapter on tool. Sorry.
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. 👍
Ouch! Thanks!
Stiedemann Street
Very helpful! Thank you!!!🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Do you have to secure the cords after you push them through,like the old one was ?
I didn't. Mine were just hanging inside.
The top slide in parts did have clamps I used.
Nice video and informative, OH and nice zero reaction to the broken drill bit hahaha.
HAHA! Thanks!
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.
Glad it was helpful!
was the poly cord tool provided?
Yes it was shown on unboxing starting at 01:08.
I was thinking "he's going to break that drill bit with all that tweaking" and voila it happened.
HAHA! Yup!
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.
Nice!
lol Loved the Rocky Horror Show reference Tim. GO RIDGELIFE
Haha! Thx
Hi BRo 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡
Howdy! Thx
Thanks uncle Tim,I actually have one of these I need to replace. I had no clue how to approach it!
Hey! My pleasure. Hope you are doing well.
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?
Hmm not sure there. It all worked fine.
@@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 😁
Very good video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Everything is a hammer 😂
Yup!
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 !!!
Keep it up! Thx
I need a helper
Absolutely!
@@RidgeLife Do you have a facebook page?
Awesome video
Thanks!
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❤️
My pleasure and have fun on the 41.36!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
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.
My pleasure!
Get the new awning fabric out and opened in the sun. Plus mine had the 2 bottom splines installed. They suck!!
Best DYI videos, very detailed thank you so much on throughly explaining each step. Very helpful and informative. God bless you
Glad it was helpful!
Great presentation! Always watchin
Thanks!
Did you silicone the screws on the coach?
Yes
@@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...
This was a great video. We have to replace ours from hail damage recently. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
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!
You may have to do both ends but I’d try on first.
I really appreciated this! I just finished replacing my awning and this video was a great help! Thanks!
Awesome!
You did awesome on this video. Will be looking to you for more videos. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
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
I did for this unit but have seen some do it up with more people.
Thanks a lot the explanation are perfect. Damn i wish is was built for easier replacement, thx again
Welcome!
Just a word of advice you don't leave shit sitting on top of the ladder you get a bump on your head I know
Ouch! Ha.
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!!!
Wow! Thanks.
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!
Glad it helped!
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!
You are so welcome!
Love it you make it look easy
Thank you!
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.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. With these instructions I was able to replace the awning on my 2012 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 154rb in about 2 hours.
Great!
Going to give it a try.
Good luck!
He's hell on drill bits!
For sure!
@@RidgeLife Thank you for the video. It's the best one out there by far.
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.
Glad it helped!
Your video was very helpful but we did something wrong and the awning isn't retracting. Can you give any pointers on this?
Maybe you wound the spring in the wrong direction.
Nvm lol
Howdy!