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10-10-2015, 06:42 AM
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Wet Awning
Still kinda new at this rv thing. If your awning gets wet, like after a rain, is it ok to roll it up if it's still wet? Will it get mildewed? Thanks
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10-10-2015, 06:57 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"

2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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It's happened to us many times...we unroll it on the pad at home, it doesn't take long to dry if breezy & the Suns out.
More of a concern if you don't store at home.
Bob
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10-10-2015, 07:04 AM
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Homosassa
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We do the same. If it's rolled up wet, we unroll at home. As Robert said, it dries quickly in the sun. I have not had a mildew issue. Tree sap yes, mildew no.
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10-10-2015, 07:13 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Sunbrella is not prone to mildew and drys very quickly. So ok to roll up wet and open and dry in a reasonable time. It is more important to clean leaves and trash off before rolling up as that can cause staining that can be hard to remove.
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10-10-2015, 09:12 AM
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1995 25' Excella
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I don't really see how those aluminum slats can keep the awning 100% dry to begin with.
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10-10-2015, 09:31 AM
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Wet Awning
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Originally Posted by CRH
I don't really see how those aluminum slats can keep the awning 100% dry to begin with.
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The Alumaguard (slats) aren't intended to keep the awning dry despite what the advertisements state though it does help to some degree. Its primary purpose is to keep eliminate UV exposure from the sun which is a awning fabric killer.
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10-10-2015, 09:55 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Kevin, that is what I see their primary function as also.
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10-10-2015, 10:43 AM
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2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
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Unless you never put your awning down, it will inevitably get wet some time. All of the prior comments express the facts of the case. I will occasionally open and air out the awning just because. The less you use it the more chance dampness could invade the awning. Opening the awning for an occasional inspection I think is well worth it.
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10-10-2015, 02:20 PM
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2003 28' Safari S/O
Atlanta Burbs
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10-10-2015, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Can second their recommendation of using 303 to retreat. I have been using it for years on Sunbrella and other brands of marine canvas.
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10-10-2015, 05:53 PM
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Rivet Master 
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
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When we purchased our '83 27' Excella in December of '08, the blue stripe ZipDee awning had never had a good cleaning and looked very bad, especially near where it attaches to the aluminum cover where it was green with what looked like algae. I unbolted the arms from the side of the trailer and let them go under the trailer and the awning hang down the side of the trailer. I used mild soap and a brush to wash the Sunbrella, then raised the awning and washed the underside. After a good rinse, I let it dry. I washed the full length street side awning and rear window awning as well.
I had purchased a gallon and one quart of 303. I treated the top of all awnings with two applications of 303.
On several occasions I have had to wash bird droppings or other bad stuff. After that area dries I squirt on some 303.
The fabric is not as firm and crisp as new, but the colors are bright and, so far, not a drop of water comes through.
303 is great stuff.
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08-12-2024, 05:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
Chico
, California
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 7
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another question about damp awning
I am camping on the Oregon coast, and had to roll up the awning while it was still damp from the misty rain this am. I am overnighting at an RV site 80 miles down the road, and I want to leave the awning rolled up until I get to my next three day campsite tomorrow. It is still overcast and a bit misty, so I don't want to unroll the awning today.
Is there a problem with waiting a day and opening it up to dry tomorrow to dry out?
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08-12-2024, 07:53 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 30' Classic
Kingston
, Washington
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 820
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No worries about waiting a day, or a week, or several weeks to dry out your awning. Just don't leave it that way for months.
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