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Persongrantrin
03/3/2007 at 12:20pm
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Hello all.
Anybody out there know any companies that will manufacture an awning using the old (rotten) one as a template?
Recently purchased an ERKA trailer tent, and the awning has clearly been put away wet!
Zips and so forth are all good, but the canvas is beyond repair.
Help and advice desperately sought!
Neil

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Personpathwalker
03/3/2007 at 12:38pm
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the usual advice on here is to try tent valeting services of Bolton. i have never used them myself but have heard several good reports.


Persongrantrin
03/3/2007 at 12:57pm
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Thanks for that Ian & Tasha. I've fired them off an email, so we'll see what happens.
You don't know anything about ERKA's do you? Can't find any information on the web, which is pretty strange these days!
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Personpathwalker
03/3/2007 at 1:00pm
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No I have only had Dandys and Pennines in the folding camper line so I can't help on that. No doubt someone on here has loads of information to give you.


Personmilks
03/3/2007 at 3:48pm
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dont send them a email they never get back to you ,you are better off ringing them

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PersonJan P
03/3/2007 at 4:01pm
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That exactly what I was about to say! Don't know why they have an email link.

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Personmaryn
03/3/2007 at 5:23pm
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...also try company called Trio Pair - I think run by Cheryll on 01977 708688 I was recommended them as they do repairs & remakes etc and are very competitive....If its going to be a fortune maybe you would prefer a day tent eg Sunncamp of Outwell Oklahoma which are both 3m x 3m and ideal and free standing awnings - just an idea as thats what I did with one combi that didn't have an awning...both can be had for under £100

ps just found their website www.triopair.com


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04/3/2007 at 7:54am
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Hey guys. Loads of really helpful stuff! Really glad I found this forum! I'll follow up, and for interest did get a really prompt response from TVS, saying... "please ring us...!" I guess that says it all!
Thanks again everybody.

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Persongrantrin
24/3/2007 at 11:59am
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OK guys. Managed to get the canvas properly repaired without shipping it half the length of the country! next step, proofing!
Been researching this, and getting mixed messages about the comparative values of Fabsil and Thompson. Anyone got any views on this? Fabsil seems pretty expensive! Still lots to do, but this seems to be the next steps, so views welcome and appreciated.
Neil GR

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Personromany
24/3/2007 at 12:14pm
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Fabsil is best product for everything but Thomsons in my opinion is better for older canvas as it has a higher wax content and bulks up old canvas draw back is you can get a slightly greyish sheen from the wax content when wet hardly noticeable   



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