Wind-out awning: stretched canvas?

[O))]

The other day I noticed that when I retracted the awning, some creases seemed to develop in the centre as I wound it in, and they became progressively more apparent the more I retracted it. I hadn't noticed this before, and no amount of winding out/winding in seemed to make a difference. Last time we camped some water pooled in the centre of the awning on a rainy day, although I drained it as soon as I noticed. I'm thinking now that this might be the likely culprit, and that the fabric has actually been stretched/mis-shapened.
Anyone come across this issue?
If I'm correct, I don't see many options to remedy the problem. Live and learn, I guess...

 

[5i1ver8ack]

I found creases in my awning fabric last year, or the year before. Others forum members appear have experienced similar (search creases).

I had not suffered water pooling and am more inclined to think that the material had wound back on to the awning spool crooked.

I had my awning replaced under warranty on Saturday last week - although I did have to persuade the garage that it was a warranty issue (which I achieved by demonstrating that other forum users had successfully claimed under warranty).

 

[O))]

Just found a pretty comprehensive thread on this issue: many thanks!

 

[Calisand]

I have found that my wind out awning material definitely expands on a very warm day. No amount of rewinding makes a difference. However I now wait until later in the evening to wind the awning in and by this time it seems to have shrunk back and winds in without creasing.

 

[paradise city]

I have found that my wind out awning material definitely expands on a very warm day. No amount of rewinding makes a difference. However I now wait until later in the evening to wind the awning in and by this time it seems to have shrunk back and winds in without creasing.

Yes, I think the temperature is a big factor.

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[GSX1300R]

This our second awning. The first came apart at the seam which it seems is a common fault..Our second brand new seamless awning does seem to go crumpled in the centre as you wind it in BUT when it’s wound back out it doesn’t have any detrimental effect in fact it comes out nice and smooth. If you think about it it’s the outsides of the awning that are under tension and the centre is quite loose. Always keep an eye on it though.

 

[Benji Boy]

My awning is not closing equally it fully closes at the front before finally closing at the back.Its not much about 20 mm but It’s also creasing when closing VW garage have said it’s normal and creasing is due to winding in when whether is not ideal. Just wondering if anyone has experienced similar problems

 

[Drpps]

My awning is not closing equally it fully closes at the front before finally closing at the back.Its not much about 20 mm but It’s also creasing when closing VW garage have said it’s normal and creasing is due to winding in when whether is not ideal. Just wondering if anyone has experienced similar problems

It is worth winding it all the way out and making sure there isn't any debris on the canvas, as that might make the diameter slightly larger at one end. Also from fully wound out, encourage both elbows to fold simultaneously as you wind it back in, you'll need a helper.
The very early awning had a join in it that would split but you appear to have a T6.1 so should be a single piece. make sure it hasn't pulled out from the drum.

Debris the most likely cause or it not rolling in straight onto the drum.

 

[Benji Boy]

Thanks but no debris on awning and it does not matter how I roll it up it still crease but again thanks for your input

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks but no debris on awning and it does not matter how I roll it up it still crease but again thanks for your input

Wind it out fully on a warm day and leave for a few hours until the cool of the evening. Then wind in with someone pulling gently on the front of the awning bar as you wind in to even it up.

 

[Benji Boy]

Wind it out fully on a warm day and leave for a few hours until the cool of the evening. Then wind in with someone pulling gently on the front of the awning bar as you wind in to even it up.

Thanks I try that when we have a warm day if not it’s going back to VW under warranty . I believe some people have had it changed and some have not been so successful.