Awning rail damage - repairable?

flatcoat
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edited May 2014 in Caravans #1

At the weekend when pulling into the drive i just caught the rear nearside vertical awning rail on the gate latch keep (by merely an 1/8") which hooked into the rail and bent back (away) from the caravan a 6-8" length. It has opened up the joint with the
van side but not pulled it completely away. I immediately seealed it with a waterproof tape to keep rain at bay. Any views on  likely 'repairability' and repair issues, DIY or specialist?