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Title: Do I need to weather my new awning?
Post by: StrvnMrvn on August 01, 2013, 03:50:12 PM

Hi swaggers,
Picked up a new sidewinder2 awning today. Got $80 off the price because it had a small (2cm) tear in the outer canvas cover! I'll just use some waterproof tape to seal it up, or if others have any ideas to seal it.
Just wondering if u need to weather / seal it like the canvas on a CT?
Any help / thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

Strvy

Title: Re: Do I need to weather my new awning?
Post by: 02-SR5 on August 01, 2013, 05:57:55 PM

No

Title: Re: Do I need to weather my new awning?
Post by: D4D on August 01, 2013, 06:00:46 PM

Dunno but I didn't and it keeps the rain out...

Title: Re: Do I need to weather my new awning?
Post by: Wazza2 on August 01, 2013, 09:29:28 PM

Strvy unlike the others I reckon you do need to weather it.

At minimum a 3 day weekend camped at your choice of destination will do for starters :-)

Title: Re: Do I need to weather my new awning?
Post by: rodsswag on August 01, 2013, 09:46:46 PM

Quote from: Wazza2 on August 01, 2013, 09:29:28 PM

Strvy unlike the others I reckon you do need to weather it.

At minimum a 3 day weekend camped at your choice of destination will do for starters :-)

That sounds great, I'll have to try it too....
 :cheers:

Rod......

Title: Re: Do I need to weather my new awning?
Post by: GU Rich on August 01, 2013, 10:29:43 PM

I have 2 aw ing on my gu and I have never seasoned either of them. Never had an issue.

Cheers

Title: Do I need to weather my new awning?
Post by: StrvnMrvn on August 02, 2013, 08:29:28 AM

Thanks guys! Heading off camping today so will set it up then.