Leaky awning

Swifty7
Swifty7 Forum Participant Posts: 12
edited April 2016 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

We are newbies to this and bought a second hand Isabella awning from eBay. We realised when we pitched it up that it leaks particularly in one corner.... Something the seller failed to mention! Can anyone recommend the best thing to fix it please?

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  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited April 2016 #2

    There are various proofing products available. Nikwax and Fabsil are the most well known. Available in many camping and caravan accessory shops and probably online.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
    Rocky 2 buckets Forum Participant Posts: 7,101
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    edited April 2016 #3

    Swifty, as CY pointed out there are proofing products, I've used  Nikwax spray on the seams-it worked well. Check the corner it is leaking from to find the actual problem, it could be a chafed hole or just age that has caused the loss of proofing. If it's
    age then the Nikwax or Fabsil will do. If there is a hole then you can  get it patched, check out some 'outdoors pursuits' suppliers, but make sure you find out what caused the initial problem, if you don't it could repeat itself. Good luckHappy

  • paul56
    paul56 Forum Participant Posts: 937
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    edited April 2016 #4

    You can find all sorts of stuff like this...

    http://www.towsure.com/tent-and-awning-waterproofing-spray-500ml

     Well worth splashing out £4 to give it a try

  • Swifty7
    Swifty7 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited April 2016 #5

    Thanks for the replies. We've ordered some Fabsil following the responses so will keep you posted...

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