Fabsil

[GeorgeandAde]

Hi.
Having taken the advice of other members here,I have purchased a tin of "Fabsil".
Never used this sort of thing before so would appreciate some help please.
1.Does the top "cord" have to be sprayed(the bit that goes into the awning channel) and what about the rest of the roof?
2.I understand all the seams have to be treated but do the windows have to be protected from overspray?
3.Would it be best to treat the awning with this Fabsil at home or wait until its erected on caravan?
Many thanks.
Adrian

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

I only sprayed where the seam was leaking which happened the first time we used it. Really I should have waited for the awning to weather but I'm impatient

It did the trick though

With other awnings I've always sprayed with Fabsil when it's erected. If the awning isn't leaking I wouldn't bother spraying it unless it advises to in the manufacturers instructions..

 

[GeorgeandAde]

O.K. Lord B.
Many thanks.
Adrian

 

[Gagakev]

Hi Adrian,
I put mine on with a 4" Paint brush, dont spray it as it can go all over the windows and would imagine it would be a nightmare to clean off.
I lay the awning on the lawn, cover the roof with fabsil, wait for it to dry, put it in the awning channel paint the higher area's, then put in just enough poles to have it erected then cover the rest. Think with Fabsil you have to allow a good 6 hours to dry.

 

[Dustydog]

The last time I used Fabsil was 10+ years ago. It solved the problem but it took a long time to get rid of the smell. Have they changed the formula?

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

it took a long time to get rid of the smell. Have they changed the formula?

No smell as I've noticed DD but I haven't got a dogs snout like yourself

 

[SirRogerFFS]

Oh Your Lordship that was a little bitchy to Dusty. I hope your not going to have dog fight on here.

 

[Dustydog]

Oh Your Lordship that was a little bitchy to Dusty. I hope your not going to have dog fight on here.

I doubt it Sir Rog,
My snout can smell a bad'n a mile off.

LB still has the best nose for a laugh on here.

 

[Gagakev]

The last time I used Fabsil was 10+ years ago. It solved the problem but it took a long time to get rid of the smell. Have they changed the formula?

Must have changed the formula DWD, it's a bit like Vodka now, clear liquid,
no smell, and as for the taste-----------------well I'll leave you to LAP that up

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

This past 10 ten days has tested our Kampa here in Cumbria. No need for the Fabsil because it's leak proof. It's not wren proof though because I found one when going out one day. Did whoopsies everywhere.
I have noticed the condensation inside the awning but that's because the air is saturated with moisture. It hasn't dripped from the roof though onto our belongings.
Still pleased with it and a friend has now ordered a 390 from Towsure for £259. More commission for me

 

[RayS]

Over many years of working in and visiting Cumbria I have found the humidity you are describing is in fact the normal climate. The old saying about 'if you can't see the hills, it's raining; if you can see the hills, it soon will' is about right, but - if you can tolerate it, Cumbria is still a wonderful place.
Get off the main roads and go over Corney or Ulpha Fell (carefully), or visit the extreme north coast round Anthorn (where the time signal now comes from). Inland try Penrith.