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oldcamper

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September 8, 2011 - 10:36 am

Seen much conflicting information, and don't want to ruin the canvas on our 1969 popup. It's still mostly in great shape after 42 years, and want to get some more years from it.

What's the right way of cleaning/preserving the canvas?

Lone Lock

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September 8, 2011 - 3:59 pm

I would think keeping it clean and storing it dry would be 2 of the biggies. Sorry, I don't know of anything else to do with it.

Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.

JoeCamper

Eastern Pennsylvania

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September 8, 2011 - 4:29 pm

I have a few questions:
What year, make or model camper you have?
Is it canvas or vinyl?
Is it mild or discolored?
Was there a leak or water damage?

Most camper manufactures recommend using Woolite to clean your canvas since it is very midl and save.

There is also Bass Pro Shop's Mold & Mildew Remover. Very good product.
Before:

After:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/marydoright/Camping/IMG_9370copyPUP.jpg

S.I.N.K.Camper

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February 7, 2012 - 9:32 am

WOW JoeCamper! What a huge difference! I'm going out to buy some Bass Pro Shop's Mold & Mildew Remover right away!

Thanks!

S.I.N.K.Camper

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February 12, 2012 - 6:56 pm

JoeCamper, do you still have bottle of your Bass Pro Shop's Mold & Mildew Remover? I can't find it anywhere on the internet.

Raycfe

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February 12, 2012 - 7:13 pm

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/.....erm=mildew

S.I.N.K.Camper

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February 13, 2012 - 8:53 am

Thanks Raycfe! Unfortunately I don't have any bass pro shops in my area, and because of the chemicals, they have to use FedEx to ship, so it's $6 shipping on a $7 bottle.

Anyone else have success with other canvas cleaners?

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