I will soon be replacing my A&E manual awning on the Journey. I am looking at the A&E 8500 and 9000 plus series and debating vinyl vs. woven acrylic fabric. The price difference is minimal so $$ is not the issue. My local independent RV mechanic advises that some of his customers (when he has replaced older, vinyl awnings) have not always been satisfied with the woven acrylic fabric. He claims it can stretch and sag and that it is not as easy to keep clean as vinyl. I wonder if he is just being 'old school.'
While my existing awning is overall worn and troublesome, especially when storing (in spite of repairs and adjustments), the vinyl is in pretty good condition considering it is 7 years old and the previous owner spent three winters in Florida.
Any opinions or real-world experiences are appreciated.
While my existing awning is overall worn and troublesome, especially when storing (in spite of repairs and adjustments), the vinyl is in pretty good condition considering it is 7 years old and the previous owner spent three winters in Florida.
Any opinions or real-world experiences are appreciated.