8) Couldn't be happier with how the awning turned out. Honestly expected to have to replace it, but elbow grease and OxiClean with Whip-it and water, water, water has the 28-year old awning looking fresh and bright. Now waiting for the next sunny day to get the 303 on there.
Good show! Your awning looks just great after the scrubbing. Our 22 year old still cleans-up well, too. I think it is a sign of the manufacturer's interest in providing the best componants available. Pretty darn good fabric and hardware back "in the day."
As I am sure most of you know, the correct cleaner to use on the awnings (so that it doses not destroy the water-proofing) is SOAP, NOT DETERGENT. Zip Dee sell it. One packet will do the all awnings on the coach.
Jim, I unbolted the lower arms from the coach---after locking the awning, and then was able to wash the awning like it was a big billboard--straight up and down wall. I bungee corded the lower arms to the upper arms---CAREFULLY---AS THE REAR ARM HAS THE SPRING TENSION IN IT. That is why I said to lock the awning first!!
Seems like the brand softsoap or liquid dial would qualify as a soap not detergent? This stuff is easily available at most any grocery store and relatively inexpensive.
Ivory flakes (no longer available) was the last real soap I am aware of. Do not know about either softsoap or liquid dial.
For under $6, not sure I would take a chance on loosing the waterproofing: Zip Dee Washout Awning Cleaner | WOODLAND TRAVEL CENTER (http://www.woodlandtravelcenterstore.com/product/zip-dee-washout-awning-cleaner/)
Our reclaimation resulted from the truck running into us and having to replace the whole thing. I took the old material and made skirts for the tires. They match the current awnings and have the original Foretravel embroidery on the one I use on the right-front wheel. Lots of compliments.