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Old 08-05-2012, 05:39 AM   #1
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Awning leak

I am having a problem of water getting into my awning with it rolled up. When i get to the campsite and unroll it it is soaking wet. I am afraid this will lead to moisture damage from mildew etc. anyone else having this issue?
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They all do that. Some of the available covers may offer some solution; however, they are primarily for sun protection.
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I am having a problem of water getting into my awning with it rolled up. When i get to the campsite and unroll it it is soaking wet. I am afraid this will lead to moisture damage from mildew etc. anyone else having this issue?
If you find something please let us all know. You are absolutely right about the moisture damage and mildew.
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Old 08-05-2012, 07:04 AM   #4
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Same here, no way to keep the water out. Regular maintenance to keep it from molding.
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Does it get wet when you retract rolling it clockwise (as seen from the side), as opposed to counterclockwise. Larry
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Old 08-05-2012, 08:29 AM   #6
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I roll mine clockwise or under. Water does not get it.
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I roll mine clockwise or under. Water does not get it.
this brings 2 quick questions to mind. First, I didn't know there was a choice in which direction it rolls up. How do you change the direction? Mine is electric. Second, by rolling clockwise, does it expose the sewn edge to the sun vs counterclockwise which i think would cover the sewn edge?
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Mine only rolls one way, and it is always wet.
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My last 5er had a manual awning and it was wet every time I unrolled it. It ws 12 years old and the moisture never caused a problem.
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Glad to know it wont cause damage. I had to use chemicals and get the mildew off last time.
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I bought 6" PVC pipe and made lengthwise cutouts to go over the awning. One of the edges of the PVC sits in the upper half of the water gutter. Thus far, I have secured the pipe with cedar shims(friction) between the gutter and the pipe. So far so good on securing it this way. Make sure you don't tow your TT with this in place. This method keeps the awning dry and protects it from the sun. A little bit of work having to get a tall ladder out to attach them, but I replaced an awning once and never want to do it again!!!
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After a rain we leave ours out until it is dry. If it is rolled up and we get rain we put it out until it dries.
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I wash mine after every trip, let it dry completely in the sun and wind before rolling it back up. After rolling it up I immediately park the trailer in my shop building. When I pull it out to load up I'll open the awning and it is wet and stinky. No, my shop building doesn't have a leaky roof.

I believe that water gets into the roller during the washing process or from exposure to rain. Then when it is rolled up, the water seeps out through the end cap joints and follows the roller where it is pulled into the rolled up awning due to capillary action.

My solution is to drill a tiny hole in the bottom of each end of the roller when in the stowed position. The only problem is I don't know what's inside the roller and where it is located so I don't drill into the wind up mechanism.

Also, after washing and sun drying, I can tilt the awning to the front or back and lots of water will run out so the key is to get the water to drain out of the roller.

Anybody ever take a roller apart to see whats inside? Maybe someone can post pics or a shot from a repair manual.
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krackeer--Just keep your finger on the button when you extend & it will retract. Depending on which way it is rolling when extending you may have to do it twice to get it to retract rolling over itself,ie clockwise looking from the side. Larry
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I know it's a p.i.t.a. but if nice weather before a trip, I would open the awning a few days ahead just to dry out.
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I think I'm am going to order 1 of these
http://awningpro-tech.com/products/

Anyone use them?
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I have had 5 different Trailers 4 had manual awnings and the Jayco has electric all have been wet at some time when opened up i dont think that you can keep water out even with it covered thru the winter its still wet. and when I got the new trailer with electric awning the dealer told me not to roll it up backwards as it could bend the arms so that is something I wouldnt do it might work for some but I would check with service dept. first
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