Does anyone have experience replacing the canvas on your pop up or getting professional repairs? We have a zipper that needs replaced and two inner canvas window panels with holes that need repaired/replaced. Any info on process or cost would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I have not had to have this canvas repaired. I have, however, put on a patch. It was very simple to take a little piece of patch fabric and some RV GOOP to glue on the reinforcing piece. The GOOP is my choice because it works great with fabric, and it stays flexible when cured. Here is a link to the goop http://amzn.to/1TM0Du7
Having the canvas worked on by a professional should be easy as well. Repairing a zipper and a couple holes for a canvas shop should be cheap and quick. Unfortunately it's all going to be dependant on what options you have in your area. I would think shipping the canvas would make the whole process cost prohibitive. If you are feeling handy I would also think you could sew in a new zipper yourself. This will let you stich it up rather easily
http://amzn.to/23omFcu
As for replacing the entire canvas, it should be as easy as ordering a new one from LL. It will come without snaps so you'll have to attach them but otherwise it's not difficult. Here is a snap tool http://amzn.to/1S4RxGv
I used a local place that does covers for boats and other canvas repairs.
I removed the entire canvas. I was dreading trying to get it back on but with the help of my kids it didn't take long and we didn't even have to resort to foul language! LOL!
[quote timestamp="1460339964" source="/post/20425/thread" author="@campco"]Does anyone have experience replacing the canvas on your pop up or getting professional repairs? We have a zipper that needs replaced and two inner canvas window panels with holes that need repaired/replaced. Any info on process or cost would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! [/quote]I am severely maintenance-ly challenged but also far from wealthy. Our 8.1 is 6 years old this year, going into its 7th season. We blew the main door zipper a couple of seasons back, plus we had some stitching tearing out of the plastic storm window nearest the door, plus over time we'd lost almost half the snaps on the tonneau, compromising the watertight integrity. We took the tent and tonneau off and took them to a local tent and awning place, which fixed everything for under $200 in 2 days. They completely replaced the factory door zipper with one that looks three times the size of the original, massive. They added a little fabric to relieve some of the strain on that side (it's always been tight), repaired the torn stitching, and replaced all the missing snaps. Putting the tent back on did involve some (um) formidable language, until I went back to the manual and discovered there are detailed instructions for doing it. Even a maintenance-ly challenged old dude can do it. :D