Therefore, I’ll now discuss what I think is a better method to identify an air awning leak and how to repair a leak by Keith & Michele of Carefree Caravanning, along with some of my own additional comments. How To ‘Actually’ Repair A Leaking Air Awning Tube So the video below, filmed by Keith & Michele, is of them repairing a leak on their Kampa Rally Air Pro 390. Hiring a professional is another option you should think carefully about. If the problems with the awning are so great or more technical than you can deal with, it could be worth hiring someone who knows what they are doing. Again, though, this will be expensive and will likely be charged based on the extent of the damage. As I discussed above, the method to identify the leak in the official Kamp video, I don’t think, is going to work for most people. Includes 1 x 500mm reel of repair tape and 2 x 75mm diameter repair tape patches, 2 x 5g of repair solution, spreader/spatula and a sachet of alcohol wipe

I hope the above information was useful and helps you to repair any leaks you experience with your air awning. When I write my posts, I like to reference the best information/videos on whatever subject I’m discussing. They use the included alcohol wipe the clean the area before adding lots of the included glue and then cutting a cross into the patch to slide it over the air inlet. Therefore, if you did this leak test and the next morning found it was one of the main support beams which were leaking, your best bet is to try and leave the repair until after you take the awning down. In that video, the presenter doesn’t use the alcohol wipe to cleanse the area and also doesn’t use the additional adhesive.

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A sewing awl might be an option for tears and holes that require more heavy-duty repairs. Waxed thread will keep the sides of the hole from fraying even further. If you don’t want to sew the material yourself, there are tent shops that can sew it for a cost. Spotted a hole/tear in the wall or roof of your awning? Or maybe your awning is impeccable and you want it to stay that way and be able to fix it as soon as possible, even if still on holidays? If you want to protect your precious awning, we recommend purchasing this superb repair kit. It can be used on any acrylic/polyester surface, which means that it can be used to fix many other canvases than just walls and roofs of Isabella awnings - almost all awnings and even tents from any manufacturer will benefit from this repair set. Still, this product is from Isabella, so you can be 100% sure of its highest quality. The method you choose for awning repair will depend on the costs involved, the condition of the awning and whether you can repair it yourself. To be able to remove the bladder’s inner tube, first, the valves have to be isolated on both ends. The outer and protective sleeves can be unzipped, and the bladder’s inner tube can be removed. My Issues With Kampas Official Method On How To Identify The Leak & Using Repair Tape

Now, something that must be noted is the inflatable repair kit in the image above only includes 2 x 75mm circular repair patches. Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive can repair everything from worn material to a large hole. Repairs are waterproof, flexible and resistant to abrasion (weather and water abrasion). Repairs are permanent, strong, waterproof, flexible and resistant to abrasion (weather and water abrasion).While these are ideal for the repair that Keith & Michele had to carry out around the air valve, they’re not ideal for larger holes/tears elsewhere on the bladder. As most of our guests have Kampa air awnings, it would seem a previous obvious choice to use Kampa’s advice on how to repair an air awning. Taking the those first two options, buying a new awning might be necessary if the extent of the damage and the cost of the repairs is more than the cost of a new one. However, it may be better to consider having it repaired, as it will mean you will get longer out of your awning and will dramatically reduce the costs. After you have used the kit, it does take 2-4 hours to properly cure. Furthermore, Kampa recommends 6-8 hours before the repaired tube is inflated again. As you can see from the video above, the method Keith & Michele used to identify which air beam was leaking was simple but effective.

This 2-year warranty term appears to be pretty standard with the other air awning manufacturers, such as Vango. Therefore, any air pole which leaks within this time period should be replaced under warranty. So you don’t forget which air beam you need to repair after your holiday, mark it in some way. How To Identify Where The Leak Is On The Air Awning Tube I’ve included Kampa’s video on how to repair an air awning. However, I do have issues with it, which I’ll discuss. Hence, even with air awnings, you still need a good quality storm strap kit to reduce excessive movement when it gets windy. You also may be interested in my post on lights for caravan awnings.

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Whether you have an RV for camping in the summer or traveling throughout the year, there will come a time when you need to know how to repair the awning. The fabric is tough and durable, but normal wear and tear can cause holes or tears in the fabric. You’ll need to learn how to repair the awning yourself to save money. A repair can often save hundreds of dollars, so you don’t have to replace the entire awning with a new one.Maybe you want more windows or larger windows, all this is possible to give us a call and let's discuss what is possible. Therefore, in that example, its likely that repair wouldn’t last too long before that leak occurred again. As noted by Keith in the video, a leaking support beam (the big long ones) is a whole different ‘kettle of fish’ to the smaller cross beams.