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truspartan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Posted: 11/09/09 01:14pm

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So inevitably with Michigan winters, water/snow/ice collect on the awning and get in the ends of the rolled up fabric and I have to spend a significant amount of time bleaching and cleaning the mold that has grown over the fall/winter/spring. Is there a protective sleeve that you can get that zips shut and protects the awning (similar to what pop-up awnings have)??

I tried to search and didn't really find anything on the subject. Thanks!

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LakeN

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Posted: 11/09/09 05:35pm

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I have never seen a ready made awning cover. You might try going to a local canvas shop that makes boat covers, biminis, etc.

I sewed an awning cover for a previous camper. The top edge extended a bit over roof but was not waterproof.

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tomb48

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Posted: 11/09/09 09:20pm

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I saw in Ten Minute Tech that someone took the bottom parts of 2 liter plastic soda bottles, slit them down one side & fitted them over the awning ends. They said it worked well, haven't tried myself.