Awning Replacement

[dlb53151]

Has anyone replaced their awning on a 16 TBS?

If so, what did you buy and where did you buy it?  Where did you take it for the installation?

Thanks.


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[djsamuel]

I replaced the awning on my 21BHS with an awning from Tough Top Awnings. 

https://www.toughtopawnings.com

It is an excellent product, much better than the original.

I installed it myself.  They have How-To videos on their site.  Not hard but be careful of those springs.

[Merlin]

Our 16TBS awning is shot after 6 years. Too badly moldy and stinky to save. Looks like djsamual found a good replacement.

[dlb53151]

Got some intel:  BigDuckCanvas.com

They specialize in heavy duty marine UV resistant fabrics.  A neighbor at our rv resort here bought the material and took it to a upholstery shop to have them do the hemming of the edges.  He said it was no more expensive overall than buying a pre-made cheaper quality awning.  He also had a few extra inches added to the front flap to get more shade.  Looks fabulous. 


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[Scout]

good find. I used the custom shop locally to have a bimini and cabin done up for the boat. Great to keep $$ in the community.

Has anyone tried to get orig dometic replacements parts? my spring is starting to go.

[gzelna]

Our 16TBS awning is also shot, do any of you happen to have the dimensions of the original one for pricing the replacement ? I will definitely try out the source listed above.....

[Chappy133]

I would recommend if possible to convert it to an automatic / electrical awning vs. manual.  The electric is much easier to use.  Quick up and down along with a partial extension vs. full extension. 

[gzelna]

Our awning is electric, but in the last year or so the exposed portion on the rolled up awning is shredding from trailering wind and sun......