Awning Split

[Howard 66]

Has anyone else experienced problems with the seam on their awning separating? It happened to us in France last September (our Cali was new in April 2014) during a warm spell. It was replaced on warranty but has just happened again on our second day in Spain. The seam runs parallel to the van about 18 inches away from the winder when the awning is fully extended. It could be our fault but I can't see how. Any suggestions?

 

[Martin]

Did they replace the whole awning or just the canvas?

 

[Howard 66]

Morning Martin. I think they replaced the winder and canvas but kept the original casing. Something about they'd ordered black instead of grey and didn't want to spoil the grey/silver aesthetic we have going. That or they couldn't be bothered to take it all off!

 

[markh]

My awning also split along that seam, soon after I got my Cali. I think there was a small bubble in the seam from new which quickly got worse. The whole awning was replaced under warranty and it hasn't happened again since (touch wood).

I guess you've been pretty unlucky for it to go twice!

 

[Howard 66]

Thanks for the reply Mark. Yes, unlucky is how I feel. But delighted with life in a Cali so mustn't grumble. Well, maybe a little.

 

[RichardH]

Mine’s just gone in just the same way at the end of a hot and sunny day in Provence when I also feel I’m coming apart at the seams. Don’t suppose the dealers will want to replace it on warranty in its sixth year of use. Has anyone managed a long lasting repair or should I just bite the bullet and order a new awning?

 

[WelshGas]

Mine’s just gone in just the same way at the end of a hot and sunny day in Provence when I also feel I’m coming apart at the seams. Don’t suppose the dealers will want to replace it on warranty in its sixth year of use. Has anyone managed a long lasting repair or should I just bite the bullet and order a new awning?

You can replace just the material.

 

[RichardH]

You can replace just the material.

Thanks. Good news! Can I do that myself or is it a dealer job?

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks. Good news! Can I do that myself or is it a dealer job?

The Dealers wouldn’t know where to start. DIY

See here. I would suggest giving them a ring.

Thule Omnistor Awning Specialists: Hill View Awnings

Our specialist workshop supplies and installs world famous Thule Omnistor awning products, bike carriers and accessories throughout the UK and Europe.

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[CampervanBits]

We have sold quite a few awning fabrics, give Nick a call at the shop as he has fitted a few.

VW California Wind Out Awning Parts – CampervanBits

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[PudnBob]

Our whole awning was replaced, but I stupidly forgot to ask for the side panel pole fittings to be returned so desperately trying to track them down.

 

[PAPPA J]

Has anyone found a glue to repair the awning just found our is coming apart four years old now

 

[Martin]

Thule Omnistor Awning Repair Patch Kit

Thule Omnistor Awning Repair Patch Kit. This Repair Kit can be easily used to repair minor damage to Fabric.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[kaf2546]

Cali awning doesn't like heat obviously, melts the seam glue by looks of it, crazy, hopefully they'll sort under warranty. If not I'll try to reglue, anyone tried that?

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[Loz]

Cali awning doesn't like heat obviously, melts the seam glue by looks of it, crazy, hopefully they'll sort under warranty. If not I'll try to reglue, anyone tried that?

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Had my whole awning replaced for the same thing, the replacement is a single sheet.

 

[Erbster]

Cali awning doesn't like heat obviously, melts the seam glue by looks of it, crazy, hopefully they'll sort under warranty. If not I'll try to reglue, anyone tried that?

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That’s a warranty claim. Faulty batch.


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[kp64zl]

Too hot in Inverness? uh oh....

Cali awning doesn't like heat obviously, melts the seam glue by looks of it, crazy, hopefully they'll sort under warranty. If not I'll try to reglue, anyone tried that?

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[kaf2546]

Hi, in hot south France and awning seam has come apart in heat. Winding the thing in now is nigh impossible. On a campsite so could wait until Monday and see if VW Assist could take the whole thing off but they were wanting to take to garage after breakdown maybe bodge it together and transport.. or I could have a go myself after speaking to dealer re warranty. Awkward thing to carry home, any ideas folks?

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[kaf2546]

Too hot in Inverness? uh oh....

Haha should have said, we're in South France , about 35 degrees, maybe there is a temperature limit in small print!! It's a fragile beastie this thing

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[kaf2546]

That’s a warranty claim. Faulty batch.


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Good to know, thanks !

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[westfalia]

Hi, in hot south France and awning seam has come apart in heat. Winding the thing in now is nigh impossible. On a campsite so could wait until Monday and see if VW Assist could take the whole thing off but they were wanting to take to garage after breakdown maybe bodge it together and transport.. or I could have a go myself after speaking to dealer re warranty. Awkward thing to carry home, any ideas folks?

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Has it split all the way across?
Maybe some strong tape and then carefully wind it in with someone
helping it glide along.

 

[PAPPA J]

Same thing happened to me three weeks ago no problem for three years then hit 35deg and it fell apart,
Such a known fault it should of been recalled I never got chance to try repair kit, it just opened up completely,
Tied it up by pulling both the arms in to transport home,

 

[kaf2546]

Thanks all, it was split half way along its length, glue melted, bit of a 'Blue Peterish' way to hold it together in first place, you'd think it would be one piece. Once it cooled down I managed to get a lattice of gaffer tape to bodge it together just enough to wind it in and seems tight with all the tape sandwiched in there. I'll use some tie wraps I have as well. I'll maybe buy a tarp for the rest of the holidays as shade essential at moment

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[kaf2546]

Decathlon to rescue for 25 euros , although somehow I managed to channel all the sun under it

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[CYCLOPATH]

O no. 40 degrees and ours has melted along the seam. Only in a couple of places. Out of warranty now.
Any recommendations on glue, as seems too good to Bin (and spend £270)