I need to replace the awning material only. It measures 3.1 Mtrs (10 feet 2 inches in the old school). Seen them on eBay for about $150. But don't know if these are cheap knock-offs. Can install myself with a friend. Any thoughts my good people?
14' Series Replacement Awning for 14.44-5 14 foot Expanda (Year 2017)
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I've done one replace the vinyl with a fella, it was a pain to do, about the same age and the barrel packed it in 6 mths later so then he went with a new awning with barre and it took us half the time ... If the awning vinyl is dying from old age then the barrel insides are probably the same ............ Have replaced a few awnings for myself and mates, certainly one with a barrel is far quicker and once fitted doesn't need any revisit ...... If you look at https://www.caravansplus.com.au/ they will show you a price range for your model, also has a measuring diagram so you get the size right then you can shop around, I bought my last awning from https://www.outbackequipment.com.au/ in Brissie, genuine job and quick to deliver, another storm damage and was cheaper than the insurance excess and less hassle, took 1.5 hrs as Big Mal is Big..............
Thank you so much Drover. I will follow your advice. I'm really glad I asked the question.
Good move. The vinyl-only swap can look like the cheap option, but if the roller/barrel or springs are already tired it can turn into doing the job twice.
When you measure up, double-check the awning model and fabric length rather than just the van length, as the Expanda sizes can catch people out. CaravansPlus’ measuring guide is handy for that, then you can compare suppliers once you know exactly what you need. Let us know what you end up fitting — it’ll help the next 14.44-5 owner.
Was thinking about this again just the other day when I noticed some small bubbles in my awning right next to the van track ..... Remembering when it actually took 3 of us to fit the vinyl only all those years back and we could have done with a 4th hand.................... I'm going to just give these bubbles a bit of Locktite Vinyl repair goo, should give me another few years before it gets too bad they are visible only when your close up ...
Always have an awning cover on when at home, this awning is only 6 yrs old so should be good for another 4 at least, the cover certainly keeps the stains off but maybe the QLD sun still gets at things ..... An 18ft awning is not cheap and the price can vary greatly from place to place.
Always have an awning cover on when at home, this awning is only 6 yrs old so should be good for another 4 at least, the cover certainly keeps the stains off but maybe the QLD sun still gets at things ..... An 18ft awning is not cheap and the price can vary greatly from place to place.