TheHomelessGuy wrote:
Although mistressofdistress is correct, I have had good experience applying iron on patches to vinyl on my Jayco.
The bunkends have a weak spot where they come down over the ends of the bed slide outs. My front bunk ripped and was replaced by Jayco. The replacement has a second layer of material in those spots, so Jayco must be aware of the problem and changed their design.
But I decided to be proactive with the rear bunk and add my own reinforcing material. I used iron on jeans material patches. A trick recommended for ironing patches onto synthetic material, and a tip from grandma, and it worked just fine.
1) Use a medium heat for synthetics
2) Preheat the patch before applying to the material to be repaired.
3) Only apply from the back side (fabric side)
4) Lay a slightly dampened kitchen towel under the vinyl.
5) Don't leave the iron on too long in one spot.
6) It will take 2 to 3 minutes - check the edges for adhesion every so often.
Don't forget a firm surface to iron on.
HTH
Jim
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