It appears the roller tube is not rigid enough to stop water from collecting on fabric.
Slide out awning holds water.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Isn t there a way to adjust it to be tighter.
Small leaks increase interior humidity which causes unchecked mold and mildew growth.
I have adjusted the tension but that does not help.
If you do need to replace your slide out awning fabric it s best to replace it with one that will hold up for a long time.
My slide out topper awning has enough slack that it holds water.
Without slide out awnings i would have to go up before leaving every trip to sweep off leaves and twigs as we love to camp in state parks with lots of trees and fall and winter are my favorite times for camping.
Many mobile owners are tempted to go the easy route and grab whatever is available but a little bit of investment will go a long way toward saving you future money.
Yes ours collects water but i just pull slide in part way and listen to the water pouring off amazing how much water that super slide.
Dometic slide topper awnings come with a full case or a wind deflector and protects your slide seals from leaves and rainfall.
My awning was a carfree canvas awning and was 18 feet long.
You haven t said whether your slide out cover is vinyl or canvas but i ll bet it is a canvas material.
Moisture damage is destructive to anyrv.
Large leaks ruin motorhome carpets furniture and wall paneling.
I have a answered by a verified rv mechanic.
If it is these canvas materials can lose a little of their ability to shed water just like the old tarpolin tents did.
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These scenarios lead to unhealthy and less comfortable motorhome trips.
Rv slide out awnings help to prevent water damage.
The integrated wind deflector prevents billowing and provides fabric protection for when you travel.
I have a 2011 keystone raptor with a bedroom closet slide out with awning topper on it that doesn t slide out far enough.