How To Measure For A Rv Awning

In this video we explain what to measure and how to measure your slide outs to make sure that you order the correct slide topper.

How to measure for a rv awning.

Measure the facing width of the extension that is the portion of the slide out that sits parallel to the wall of the rv. Then you need to select a slider that extends a minimum of 2 1 2 inches beyond each side of the box width. The actual fabric will measure approximately 10 less. If playback doesn t begin shortly try restarting your device.

You will also need to determine the height of the awning in relationship to the rv and take precise measurements before ordering the awning. The sizes of the replacement awning fabric should be shorter than the distance between the end caps. Size is measured as the distance from the center line of one awning arm to the center line of the other arm. The roller tube itself is only about 14 feet 6 inches in length and the only thing that makes an awning 15 feet is the measurement from arm to arm.

If your rv does not come equipped with stakes for the awning you will need to determine the distance from the vehicle that you want the awning to come out to and work your way backwards. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv. Taking measurements for an rv without awning stakes. You can view our ebook on d.

This measurement is in whole foot increments. Before you buy a replacement rv awning fabric measure from end cap to end cap on your awning. 3 walk the tape measure back to the center rear arm. When choosing the slider you want to measure the outside front of box width including the flange.

5 that is the size of your awning. For example the black solera slider lcv000165061 is 156 inches wide and is designed to fit a box that measures 146 to 151 3 4 inches. The first step is to measure the extension being sure to include the flange in your measurement totals. The measurements companies give for their replacement fabrics can be misleading.

Take your measurements to a local camper or rv dealer or an rv parts warehouse. The easiest way to measure your rv awning. 2 have someone hold the end of the tape measure on the center of the front arm. 1 use a standard tape measure.

How to measure for rv slide out awnings. Select the awning that corresponds to your measurements. My buyer unfortunately had measured his canopy which was exactly 16 feet in length. 4 the measurement should be an even foot.