Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I have an awning question for the group. I have a 16’ awning that come off a donor camper. The problem I have is my trailer is 14’. Is it possible to cut the tube/center/guts of the awning down and put a new canopy on it.

Has anyone ever cut one down?


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All the springs and clutches for the roll up are in the ends. If you cut 2ft or etc. out of the middle it may work, but you would need a way to firmly join the two pieces back together and maintain the channels for the tarp and etc.. would need a pipe that could snugly fit inside so both pieces can slide over and then a few countersunk screws to hold it in place.

My awning came in 3 or 4 pieces that fit together like that, but they were designed for that with countersunk screws and etc.. It was to faciltate shipping in boxes not too long.

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I cut mine down! I removed both end caps and springs. First you have to unwind the springs. Remember to count the turns. There are you tube videos on how to replace springs I watched those to help me. Then I reinstalled springs and end caps.
You do not cut the tube to exactly the same as awning fabric.

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Perfect.. Not sure why my brain was not working that way. If you can remove one end and cut just from the end... I was just thinking how my Aleko awning came in pieces.

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flboy wrote:Perfect.. Not sure why my brain was not working that way. If you can remove one end and cut just from the end... I was just thinking how my Aleko awning came in pieces.

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I removed both to check on condition. Mine was off my mom's TT, that had a lot of use. It also made it easier to hold flat while cutting.

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Padilen wrote:

flboy wrote:Perfect.. Not sure why my brain was not working that way. If you can remove one end and cut just from the end... I was just thinking how my Aleko awning came in pieces.

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I removed both to check on condition. Mine was off my mom's TT, that had a lot of use. It also made it easier to hold flat while cutting.

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Nice job! Looks like you answered the question... It can be done,, and if that is the case, if the Tarp/Canopy is in satisfactory shape... why not cut it down also?

The cut edge is usually seamed,& sewn. Not sure if it's mandatory, or how hard it would be to do. Perhaps a glue, then boards and clamps. Or a cobler.

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Padilen wrote:The cut edge is usually seamed,& sewn. Not sure if it's mandatory, or how hard it would be to do. Perhaps a glue, then boards and clamps. Or a cobler.

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Probably would be a good idea. Maybe cheaper than a new canopy.

Howdy All;

Look for an awning shop in the yellow pages, should have a medium/heavy duty sewing machine
or have someone they use to do the stitching for them. Folks that do boat covers have the right
machines too as do upholsterers. Just throwin' a few suggestions for stones to turn in your hunt
for the stitch-in-time.
edit; Almost forgot parachute riggers have the same machines as do sail makers.

hank

My awning also had the roller in 2 pieces, 10' x 8' awning. They had a splice that was contoured to slide inside the roller and the screws were in a groove to prevent contact with the material.
I also have a floating cover (very heavy bubble wrap) for my swimming pool 18' x 33' , that is on a reel so 1 person can deploy or retract. It has a very similar aluminium roller and was shipped in (3) 6' pieces with the splices.
Is there a splice in your roller @ 8' maybe? 16' is a lot move around in factories and warehouses.

McDave