Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for JAYCO TERRAIN The Jayco Terrain uses a Thule HideAway awning — a well-engineered but occasionally finicky system whose fabric and drive motor are fully owner-serviceable once you understand how the roller tube and end-cap assembly come apart. On the Transit 350 platform, the awning mounts to the factory … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for WINNEBAGO TRAVATO The Thule HideAway 1200 awning on the Winnebago Travato mounts to the driver-side upper rail of the ProMaster body, just below the EPDM rubber roof membrane edge — which means any fastener you touch in that area is also a potential leak point, so seal everything … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for THOR SEQUENCE The Thor Sequence uses a Thule HideAway awning mounted to the driver-side wall, just below the roofline where the Transit’s drip rail meets the fiberglass rear cap section — a location that sees significant vibration, UV exposure, and seasonal temperature swings. Over time, the fabric develops … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for ROADTREK ZION The Roadtrek Zion’s Fiamma F45s 260 powered awning is one of the most owner-serviceable upgrades on the van, but it does have a few quirks specific to how Roadtrek mounts it to the ProMaster body. Unlike aftermarket installs, the F45s on the Zion bolts to a … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for PLEASURE-WAY ASCENT The Pleasure-Way Ascent ships with a Fiamma F45s 250 powered awning factory-mounted to the driver’s side upper body rail of the Ford Transit 148″ EL using M6 bolts that thread into the Transit’s structural aluminum extrusion — not into sheet metal, so torque matters. This is … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for HYMER AKTIV The Thule HideAway 1200 awning on your Hymer Aktiv mounts directly to the composite fiberglass-reinforced roof rail system — the same extrusion channel that holds your factory solar panel mounting rails — so every fastener you touch up there also affects roof integrity. Unlike pop-rivet-anchored awnings … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for STORYTELLER OVERLAND BEAST MODE The Beast Mode’s awning setup is notably different from typical RV builds — depending on your model year, you’re working with either a Fiamma Caravanstore 360 bolted to the van body or an ARB awning mounted directly to the Aluminess or custom roof rack, … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for GRECH STRADA The Fiamma F45s 250 powered awning on the Grech Strada is a premium unit mounted to the driver-side upper rail of the Sprinter body, just below the custom composite fiberglass upper section — which means any repair work requires extra care not to stress the transition … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for OUTSIDE VAN ATERRA The Outside Van ATERRA uses a Fiamma F45s 300 powered awning mounted to the driver-side wall of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter body, just below the roofline where the fiberglass composite top meets the factory sheet metal. This is a premium unit, but the motor, fabric, and … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for WINNEBAGO EKKO The Winnebago Ekko uses a Thule HideAway 1200 awning mounted to the driver-side body wall, just above the sliding door — a great setup that’s largely trouble-free, but the fabric, pull strap, and motor are all serviceable by a motivated owner. Because the Ekko is built … Read more
