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Way to make a awning last awhile longer Homie, I just bought a roll of black gorilla tape to reinforce mine where its seperating . Duct tape comes in all different colors also . Thanks for your helpful hints my friend .
Hey Rob! I did see the different colors, but, nothing to match the top of ours, so, I just used the white. I’ve heard the gorilla tape is good stuff. Are you also going to try applying the super glue with it or just the tape?
Well i like the idea of the super glue, I agree it would give added strength . Im going the whole distant of the awning which is twenty feet. Im half on the actual awning fabric and have on the heavy cloth strip that slides in the metal groove on the RV. It is getting thin there and i see light through the fabric. If i like how it holds up for the summer , maybe i will find a super glue i can brush on with a paint brush and put new tape over that .lol
Hey Rob, that would be a LOT of superglue! I've heard Gorilla Tape is pretty good too. That might work better for you in your application. Not sure, but, guessing they might be using the same glue that is in their Gorilla superglue? Maybe just apply superglue in any areas that might seem like they would need added strength like the awning edges or areas that are really thin. Let us know how it works out for you. Good luck!
Our awning was getting little holes and micro tears...you could look up and see sun light poking through. I got a can of Flex Seal black spray and evenly sprayed it on the very top part that is exposed to the sun all day (I first used alcohol to clean the surface). I would NOT recommend this...a year later, the flex seal is chipping off. My next guess is the maybe get eternabond, like 6" or 8" width and run it across the whole area of the awning that is always exposed to the sun. Still debating.... Thanks for the info.
What can I say. I’ve seen a lot of creative engineering in my days and if it works, don’t knock it. We had 25 mph winds down at Hole in the Wall. We did not feel the need to put our awning out. Does your trailer have the automatic retract when it gets windy? Like the ladder👍🏼. Might need to look at your product list. All that space and that guy’s right on top of you!!! Thanks Ed, Ram
Hey David! lol We've had a ton of wind here and it kind of sneaks up on you, so, the awning has had plenty of tests and it's still holding strong! We do not have the auto retract. That would be a nice feature to have though. Glad you like the ladder. We love it. Nice to have both A frame and extension all in one. And yes, wish these people would know to give you some breathing room out here. HaHa. Again, nice meeting you folks the other day. Safe travels!
Hey Ed! I have the straight version of that ladder. Didn't know they made a (little giant) version. I like the snake shirt. I got one too. Terlingua is a (not so) cool place.
Hey John! When I first started looking for one of these ladders, I wanted the combo and couldn’t find it. I finally stumbled upon this one. It is awesome. Terlingua can be very cool as we found out last year when we got stuck there during the big Texas ice storm. It was down to 13F the one night. Love that town. Hope you’re doing well!
@@EddieAtLarge Wow that was cold! Yes we are doing well and some good news in the world. No more issues at work! I guess they gave up on all of us non-compliers. 🙂
This is a temporary fix at best. In my experience duct tape disintegrates rapidly (outdoors, a year at best) and super glue becomes 'crispy' and flakes off. Im currently searching for a permanent repair without having to replace all of the fabric. 😊 & Be brave.
Ours is still holding line a champ! I’m thinking most of it is making sure it is prepped and cleaned properly. Duct tape has not disintegrated either. Still looks good 👍🏻
Hey Jeff, it finally started coming loose after 2 years. I’m gonna redo it again the same way. Still much cheaper and easier than replacing the awning.
If you are referring to the color on the top, you can’t see it unless you’re up on the roof of the RV. The bottom blends in pretty good with the awning white.
In a years time the duck tape deteriates and flakes apart, I know I have used it on my canopy. This is not a good fix unless you want to rip old tape off and retape every 1 to 2 years........look for a better fix, this is not a great idea
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Thank you. Getting to work on it now.
Awesome! Let me know how it turns out.
Way to make a awning last awhile longer Homie, I just bought a roll of black gorilla tape to reinforce mine where its seperating . Duct tape comes in
all different colors also . Thanks for your helpful hints my friend .
Hey Rob! I did see the different colors, but, nothing to match the top of ours, so, I just used the white. I’ve heard the gorilla tape is good stuff. Are you also going to try applying the super glue with it or just the tape?
Well i like the idea of the super glue, I agree it would give added strength . Im going the whole distant of the awning which is twenty feet. Im half on the actual awning
fabric and have on the heavy cloth strip that slides in the metal groove on the RV. It is getting thin there and i see light through the fabric. If i like how it holds up for
the summer , maybe i will find a super glue i can brush on with a paint brush and put new tape over that .lol
Hey Rob, that would be a LOT of superglue! I've heard Gorilla Tape is pretty good too. That might work better for you in your application. Not sure, but, guessing they might be using the same glue that is in their Gorilla superglue? Maybe just apply superglue in any areas that might seem like they would need added strength like the awning edges or areas that are really thin. Let us know how it works out for you. Good luck!
Great fix. Man I love that ladder. Great job. Thanks Don
Tell Marc Don says hi
Thanks Don! I texted Marc (even though he’s right next door) and told him you said “👋🏻”. He said “👍🏻”. Haha. This is the world we live in. Too funny 😁
@@EddieAtLarge LOL thanks
Way to innovate Homie!
I learned from the best! 😉
@@EddieAtLarge I like your new logo..meant to tell you a while ago.
@@Jackie-re3dv Thanks!
Gorilla makes a white duck tape too and it's thick and waterproof.
👍🏻
Our awning was getting little holes and micro tears...you could look up and see sun light poking through. I got a can of Flex Seal black spray and evenly sprayed it on the very top part that is exposed to the sun all day (I first used alcohol to clean the surface). I would NOT recommend this...a year later, the flex seal is chipping off. My next guess is the maybe get eternabond, like 6" or 8" width and run it across the whole area of the awning that is always exposed to the sun.
Still debating.... Thanks for the info.
👍🏻 That sounds like a mess. Hope everything works out for your project. 🤞🏻
What can I say. I’ve seen a lot of creative engineering in my days and if it works, don’t knock it.
We had 25 mph winds down at Hole in the Wall. We did not feel the need to put our awning out.
Does your trailer have the automatic retract when it gets windy?
Like the ladder👍🏼. Might need to look at your product list.
All that space and that guy’s right on top of you!!!
Thanks Ed,
Ram
Hey David! lol We've had a ton of wind here and it kind of sneaks up on you, so, the awning has had plenty of tests and it's still holding strong! We do not have the auto retract. That would be a nice feature to have though. Glad you like the ladder. We love it. Nice to have both A frame and extension all in one. And yes, wish these people would know to give you some breathing room out here. HaHa. Again, nice meeting you folks the other day. Safe travels!
Hey Ed! I have the straight version of that ladder. Didn't know they made a (little giant) version. I like the snake shirt. I got one too. Terlingua is a (not so) cool place.
Hey John! When I first started looking for one of these ladders, I wanted the combo and couldn’t find it. I finally stumbled upon this one. It is awesome. Terlingua can be very cool as we found out last year when we got stuck there during the big Texas ice storm. It was down to 13F the one night. Love that town. Hope you’re doing well!
@@EddieAtLarge Wow that was cold! Yes we are doing well and some good news in the world. No more issues at work! I guess they gave up on all of us non-compliers. 🙂
@@hfd413 Oh, awesome! Wonder when the MonkeyPox vaccine mandates will begin? 🐒🙈
Butyl Tape works great too
👍🏻
Rv goop and a couple pieces of vinyl to match the awning ftw.
👍🏻
This is a temporary fix at best. In my experience duct tape disintegrates rapidly (outdoors, a year at best) and super glue becomes 'crispy' and flakes off. Im currently searching for a permanent repair without having to replace all of the fabric. 😊 & Be brave.
Ours is still holding line a champ! I’m thinking most of it is making sure it is prepped and cleaned properly. Duct tape has not disintegrated either. Still looks good 👍🏻
Curious how this has held up (if it has been used in the sun a lot?)
Hi Elizabeth, yes, it is still holding strong and we do spend lots of time out West , so, it sees a lot of sun as well!
How’s the repair holding up?
Hey Jeff, it finally started coming loose after 2 years. I’m gonna redo it again the same way. Still much cheaper and easier than replacing the awning.
Well how is it holding up?
Still holding strong! 💪
Where are you in AZ
Hey Larry! We were in Goldfield, Nevada when I shot this video. We’re now in Montana near Glacier National Park.
The color difference though
If you are referring to the color on the top, you can’t see it unless you’re up on the roof of the RV. The bottom blends in pretty good with the awning white.
I prefer Gorilla tape
Haven’t tried the Gorilla Tape, but, I do know this combo of super glue and duct tape has created an incredible bond. I highly recommend it.
In a years time the duck tape deteriates and flakes apart, I know I have used it on my canopy. This is not a good fix unless you want to rip old tape off and retape every 1 to 2 years........look for a better fix, this is not a great idea
Our 3M Duct tape and the repair is still holding up great. 👌🏻