{"id":2679,"date":"2019-11-08T10:32:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T18:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/?p=2679"},"modified":"2020-06-08T20:03:02","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T03:03:02","slug":"shorten-an-rv-awning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/shorten-an-rv-awning\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Shorten An RV Awning? Here’s How to DIY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Awnings are an important part of an RV. They keep you shaded and help keep your RV cooler by keeping the sun off the side of your RV. Unfortunately, damage can occur to your awning from normal wear and tear or from wind and bad weather. Shortening your awning may be an alternative to fully replacing it since new awnings are expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can shorten an RV awning by disassembling your awning, cutting the tube, resewing the fabric, and reinstalling. No special tools are needed but several people are required to make removal and reinstallation easier as well as some sturdy ladders<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortening an awning is not a particularly difficult task but it does take some time and effort to accomplish. There are also some hazards to this task since an awning is a bit ungainly to manage and the tension springs that control the retracting of the awning can be powerful. In this article you’ll find the exact process for how to shorten your RV’s awning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into this project you need to be aware of how your awning works<\/a> and you can find all the details in my article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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