Watched several vids on the subject since I'll be doing mine in the next few days. Yours was the best and I'll be following your lead. Thanks for posting.
Many thanks for the video, most informative. Here, in Europe, RV's and their spares are hard to get. I'm going to have to replace my awning fabric next spring, your video gives me the confidence to try it.
Ordered the recpro material for our Freelander. Should be in this week. Your method seems to be the easiest I have found. I just can't seem to find a helper quite like yours. 👍 Thanks
While searching for a how to video on awning fabric replacement, your video was suggested by UA-cam. This is actually an outstanding video. Your coworkers deserve the greatest recognition. Thank you for taking the time in substantial effort to produce this video. It has been said that teaching is the highest calling in life and this is a premium example. I have subscribed to your channel and I hope you continue to put out videos.
09/16/2023, want to say THANK YOU, just replaced mine today as per your video. Follow it to the letter, it took 30min. I also bought a Rec Pro awning on a 24ft Class C.
I couldn’t find any videos that showed an electric awning fabric replacement either. This was the best one. All the others removed both ends and unwound the spring, but it’s a much better idea to block the tension spring on the left side and not even have to bother with that. Much easier to slide everything out on the motor end just like you did. I think I’m ready to do my own awning now. Thanks for the video.
I've watched many, many awning fabric replacement videos on UA-cam, figuring out how to replace ours. Yours is the most helpful. Great job and thanks for creating it. (Your helper's photobombing at the end drew quite a laugh.)
Sir, you and your helpers did a great job. This looks like almost the same unit i have so this was a very helpful video. Now can i rent you and your helper..... Kidding!! 😅😅
Oh yes, I'll be doing it just like this. Update 7-15-23 just did this over the weekend and it work great, hardest part was feeding the last part of the awning in at the end of the tube were the fabric hem is.
Awesome vid very helpful best vid out there good tip on pining the spring with the Allen tool also love how your wife and daughter help you on this project there’s nothing better then that thanks again god bless
Very good video video, I too was looking at all the different videos and I think yours was the best and there was nothing that had to be cut or jury rigged to make it happen. Great job to you and your helper!
Outstanding job! I've looked for videos on the motorized newer style awnings and they were more complicated than what you just did. Now I feel confident I can do it myself w/ some assistance.
Be cautious of the spring end. It's a little tough getting the Tool out of the spring end. Other than that, it's a very straight forward project. Thanks for watching
Good demonstration. My class C had one & I always hoped it would hang on so I wouldn't have to mess with it but it turns out it wouldn't have been as scary as I thought. Thanks for the video.
The spring end has hurt a lot of people not knowing it will unwind violently. It's a little tough getting the tool out, but it works. Thanks for watching.
Nice video! I’ve been looking for a simple remedy to replace our awnings and finally found yours! Great content and simple to do. Thank You for taking the time to make this video to share with others.
Great video! I will use this technique. My new awning has been shipped and due in about 6 days. The hardware looks pretty much like mine so should work. Thanks!
The very best video on a LCI awning video that I’ve seen, I do wish you would’ve spent a little more time explaining finding the hole on the spring side.
Thanks for the video, very helpful. I had a couple of questions/comments one of which similar to another commenter regarding the issue of the T allen holding the spring and the straps holding the struts: which one is best to remove first? The second question: where exactly did you place the hooks for the tide down straps on the struts to prevent them from flying out? I was having a hard time visualizing it. Thanks again!
1) Remove the T handle first. It will be under tension and a little tough to pull out, so use caution. 2) I placed the straps directly on top and bottom of the struts were thier mounted on the support. This pulls the struts together preventing them from expanding. Thanks for watching and best of luck with your project.
LIAH- Thanks for sharing this one! I too havne't been able to find a great video (although Darren from My RV Works has a good one) on this and I need to replace mine as well and this just gave me the confidence to do it myself! A couple of questions- 1) you didn’t remove/unwind the spring and didn’t have any issues once re-assembled? 2) at the end when you release the gas struts, do you want to release the sping first and then the struts so the awning is free to rotate when the struts are released? It looks like it gets pretty taught once the struts are released. I assume you retracted (brought it in) the awning when you said "bump it" to relieve pressure off the spring. Or is my logic flawed by releasing the spring before the ratchet straps on the struts? At the end, it’s clear that you had the awning fully extended and raised since you could see the bend out of the arms- Thanks for sharing!
I pulled out the tool I used to hold the spring in place before removing the straps to hold the struts in place. I had to bump it out a very tiny amount to relieve some of the stress on the tool I put t through the hole on the spring side, which is a little hard to find. Then just pulled it out when ready to retract. It was a little hard to get back out, but to bad. Make sure you use a tool or something thats easy to grip (not a nail). Best of luck and Thanks for the comments and for watching. I hope this helps answer your questions.
On the top and bottom directly to the Gas Strut were they attach. I put the end of the strap directly over the mounting point top and bottom. This keeps the strut from opening.
Thanks for the great instructions, couldn't find one that made sense until yours. Thanks!!!
Watched several vids on the subject since I'll be doing mine in the next few days. Yours was the best and I'll be following your lead. Thanks for posting.
Thank you! This video was a great help for my family. Cheers!
Good job thanks for letting us watch. I am getting ready to change mine I have a motorized unit on my fifth wheel.
Good luck!
Great video, followed your video to the point, Everything went well. A big thanks.
Many thanks for the video, most informative. Here, in Europe, RV's and their spares are hard to get. I'm going to have to replace my awning fabric next spring, your video gives me the confidence to try it.
Ordered the recpro material for our Freelander. Should be in this week. Your method seems to be the easiest I have found. I just can't seem to find a helper quite like yours. 👍 Thanks
While searching for a how to video on awning fabric replacement, your video was suggested by UA-cam. This is actually an outstanding video. Your coworkers deserve the greatest recognition.
Thank you for taking the time in substantial effort to produce this video. It has been said that teaching is the highest calling in life and this is a premium example. I have subscribed to your channel and I hope you continue to put out videos.
Thank You. I really appreciate comments and Yes, my Daughter did a great job helping me. I'm very blessed...
This is the best video on RV awnings...............and I have watched them all!! Excellent!! Jim in California
09/16/2023, want to say THANK YOU, just replaced mine today as per your video. Follow it to the letter, it took 30min. I also bought a Rec Pro awning on a 24ft Class C.
I couldn’t find any videos that showed an electric awning fabric replacement either. This was the best one. All the others removed both ends and unwound the spring, but it’s a much better idea to block the tension spring on the left side and not even have to bother with that. Much easier to slide everything out on the motor end just like you did. I think I’m ready to do my own awning now. Thanks for the video.
I've watched many, many awning fabric replacement videos on UA-cam, figuring out how to replace ours. Yours is the most helpful. Great job and thanks for creating it. (Your helper's photobombing at the end drew quite a laugh.)
Sir, you and your helpers did a great job. This looks like almost the same unit i have so this was a very helpful video. Now can i rent you and your helper..... Kidding!! 😅😅
By Subscribing to my channel, lol. Thanks for watching....
I'm with everyone else here,Great video you made it look easy! 🙂
I hope my husband and I will have an easy time with ours. Thank you!
Oh yes, I'll be doing it just like this. Update 7-15-23 just did this over the weekend and it work great, hardest part was feeding the last part of the awning in at the end of the tube were the fabric hem is.
Thank you Sir and young lady - this video was exactly what I needed. Replaced my awning in about an hour all total.
You sir have the best video for the power awning….
My travel trailer has the same power awning as you. This is the only video I could find with instructions an install. Great video.
Thanks for the comment and Don't forget to subscribe.
You have a helper that hustles. Good video and thanks to all 3 of you. ✅
You had a great helper!
Best awning replacement video on UA-cam. Good job guys !!
This video was spot on. I was able to change my fabric quickly after watching your video. I did use silicone spray to ease installation. Thank you.
Best awning replacement video I have seen! Thanks for sharing it!
Awesome vid very helpful best vid out there good tip on pining the spring with the Allen tool also love how your wife and daughter help you on this project there’s nothing better then that thanks again god bless
Very good video video, I too was looking at all the different videos and I think yours was the best and there was nothing that had to be cut or jury rigged to make it happen. Great job to you and your helper!
Well done and thank you very much. Gives me confidence that we can do it and save a ton of money DIY!
Best video explanation I seen yet! Thanks
That's the best demonstration I've seen so far and so simple great job.
Outstanding job! I've looked for videos on the motorized newer style awnings and they were more complicated than what you just did. Now I feel confident I can do it myself w/ some assistance.
Be cautious of the spring end. It's a little tough getting the
Tool out of the spring end. Other than that, it's a very straight forward project.
Thanks for watching
Good demonstration. My class C had one & I always hoped it would hang on so I wouldn't have to mess with it but it turns out it wouldn't have been as scary as I thought. Thanks for the video.
Best video I have seen for this awning replacement. Make sure the spring tension rod can’t fall out. Ask me why I warn on this😱
The spring end has hurt a lot of people not knowing it will unwind violently. It's a little tough getting the tool out, but it works.
Thanks for watching.
Great video . THANKS FOR SHARING. PS I didn't really see where the ratchet straps were exactly placed .Getting ready to try my own .Thanks.
On both ends of the gas strut. This will keep them compressed.
Great video. If you spray all the channels with silicone spray it will slide a lot easier
Nice video! I’ve been looking for a simple remedy to replace our awnings and finally found yours! Great content and simple to do. Thank You for taking the time to make this video to share with others.
Thanks for comment and for watching. Don't forget to subscribe...
Wow, you did an awesome job. I am about to do mine on a 24ft C and you made it so easy. Thanks
needed this, thank you
Great video thanks !
Great video! I will use this technique. My new awning has been shipped and due in about 6 days. The hardware looks pretty much like mine so should work. Thanks!
Best of luck and Thanks....
The very best video on a LCI awning video that I’ve seen, I do wish you would’ve spent a little more time explaining finding the hole on the spring side.
Thanks for the comment. And your right that hole was a little tough to fine. Thanks for watching, please subscribe.
Great video. Thank you! I am going to tackle this project this weekend and your vid is going to be a great help!
Great Job!!! This on our to due list ASAP !! Thanks for the INFO
Exactly what I needed. I like your method the best.
This is exactly the information I needed. Thank you!
Thanks man! Been looking for an easy DIY video, this really helps.
Thanks! Great informational video!
Great video! Gonna attempt it in the morning!
Fairly easy to do Thanks for watching. .
Just got done installing! Your method worked flawlessly! Thank you so much for this video!
@@billysherlin6589 Fantastic. Glad to here that. Don't forget to subscribe and share.
This video ,I could understand and relate to. Good job!
Thanks for watching.
You said drill out the rivets with a 5/16 bit, but I'm sure you meant 3/16.
He is just removing the head of the rivet. Once that is off the rivet comes off.
Thanks for the video, very helpful. I had a couple of questions/comments one of which similar to another commenter regarding the issue of the T allen holding the spring and the straps holding the struts: which one is best to remove first?
The second question: where exactly did you place the hooks for the tide down straps on the struts to prevent them from flying out? I was having a hard time visualizing it. Thanks again!
1) Remove the T handle first. It will be under tension and a little tough to pull out, so use caution.
2) I placed the straps directly on top and bottom of the struts were thier mounted on the support. This pulls the struts together preventing them from expanding.
Thanks for watching and best of luck with your project.
LIAH- Thanks for sharing this one! I too havne't been able to find a great video (although Darren from My RV Works has a good one) on this and I need to replace mine as well and this just gave me the confidence to do it myself! A couple of questions- 1) you didn’t remove/unwind the spring and didn’t have any issues once re-assembled? 2) at the end when you release the gas struts, do you want to release the sping first and then the struts so the awning is free to rotate when the struts are released? It looks like it gets pretty taught once the struts are released. I assume you retracted (brought it in) the awning when you said "bump it" to relieve pressure off the spring. Or is my logic flawed by releasing the spring before the ratchet straps on the struts? At the end, it’s clear that you had the awning fully extended and raised since you could see the bend out of the arms- Thanks for sharing!
I pulled out the tool I used to hold the spring in place before removing the straps to hold the struts in place. I had to bump it out a very tiny amount to relieve some of the stress on the tool I put t through the hole on the spring side, which is a little hard to find. Then just pulled it out when ready to retract. It was a little hard to get back out, but to bad. Make sure you use a tool or something thats easy to grip (not a nail).
Best of luck and Thanks for the comments and for watching. I hope this helps answer your questions.
Just did my 13 Forest River power awning and it did not have a spring end opposite the motor end.
Great video. Could you elaborate exactly we’re the ratchet strap attaches again. Thanks
On the top and bottom directly to the Gas Strut were they attach. I put the end of the strap directly over the mounting point top and bottom. This keeps the strut from opening.
Did you drill a hole in the spring side for the t handle Allen? It’s hard to see in the video
No, there's a hole there, just hard to find. Have someone bump it so you can find it. It's there. Be careful with that spring side.
So very interested in 2yrs how the Recpro awning fabric is holding up ?
Very well. No issues, still looking new.
What size pop rivets are used? Drill bit size also? Thanks
3/16" Rivet and Drill Bit. I missed spoke in the video. Sorry about that.
Question, what size rivets did you use?
3/16th