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Hi, we will be putting up our awning for the first time next week and the instructions say to clean the awning rail.  Can anyone tell us if we need any special cleaning stuff or whether it's just a case of washing it and making sure it's not blocked up.  

Thanks

Marran  

Hi marran, when i first started caravanning i brought 1 of these kits from towsure

   http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/2484-Awning_Rail_Care_Kit

  the brush works a treat i was surprised how much dirt was in the rail when i cleaned the van last month never used lubricant thow but have used & lent out the spreader tool

  cheers eddy & co

Debbie, I'm pretty sure that WD40 would stain your awning, and it might damage the waterpoofing but i'm not sure on that point.  I'm sure someone will come along and let us know. 

Tentz, thanks  bunch I'll have alook in Halfords.

Is it a good idea to clean with soapy water first and then use the silicone spray? 

Beeswax based furniture polish such as original Pledge works well, we have used it on all our vans over the years without any problems, just wipe away any residue afterwards and leave it to dry, makes insertion of the awning beadstrip so very easy to slip along the rail.

Julia

Quote: Originally posted by beefysmum on 14/4/2010

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This silicone spray , is it different to wd40?

I have some wd40 , can I use this in the awning rail or is it oil based and will damage the waterproofing?

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Thanks Viggo ! I'll be smirking all afternoon now !