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Glad you enjoyed your caravan experience. We had a similar problem first time round and just kept adjusting the poles so the awning was Pulled tight. You need to make sure that you have it on properly and central, if that makes sense. Hopefully you have got the right size awning for your van. Silly question but you'll be surprised.

You may also need to proof your awning with some sealer.

Hi there,

As Matt says adjusting the poles, pegging it down correctly and a tin or two of Fablon will soon sort the problem.

all the best.

Quote: Originally posted by grub on 05/10/2006

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Hi there,

As Matt says adjusting the poles, pegging it down correctly and a tin or two of Fablon will soon sort the problem.

all the best.

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Quote: Originally posted by jennifernn on 05/10/2006

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I think he meant FABSIL    not sure if that is the right spelling mind you!

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Oops...yup, must have had one of my mrs blond moments there...FabSIL is the stuff...thanks Jen

I heard that the stitching in new awnings takes a little while to 'expand' to fill the needle hole gaps, which is why some new awnings leak at first then stop soon after use.

Quote: Originally posted by jennifernn on 05/10/2006

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I think he meant FABSIL    not sure if that is the right spelling mind you!

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Oops...yup, must have had one of my mrs blond moments there...FabSIL is the stuff...thanks Jen

I heard that the stitching in new awnings takes a little while to 'expand' to fill the needle hole gaps, which is why some new awnings leak at first then stop soon after use.

The old awning that came with my caravan sometimes collects puddles in heavy rain but it is waterproof so it doesn't drip through. We push it off by poking it with anything handy - making sure no-one is stood near it at the time or they get soaked!

Canvas does go a bit baggy over time.

Perhaps consider adding a verandah pole across to keep the canvas from drooping so much?