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I had a dodger that lasted 30 months, including two seven month storage for winter then ALL the stitching failed
In Response To: How long should canvas work last on a Dodger & Bimini ... ()
Manufacturer said it was my fault "because" I hadn't sent it in each winter for a "Tune-up"
I reported the poor quality on my web pages and they threatened to sue me if I didn't remove the report
I told them good luck and left the truth on my pages.
I personally believe a well made seasonal dodger lasts 10-15 years up north while one in the year round climes will last 5-10 before issues begine to show.
Messages In This Thread
- How long should canvas work last on a Dodger & Bimini ...
- The Sunbrella on ours lasted about 10 yrs.
- We are on year 9 with our bimini. (Restitched twice)
- I'd contact Thurston -- From your description, I don't think that the thread should fail.
- I had a dodger that lasted 30 months, including two seven month storage for winter then ALL the stitching failed
- Take it to someone who does auto upholstery
- John, On all my canvas work, I
- Mine is over 10, though not up all the time.
- Our first dodger lasted 20 years...
- Sunbrella is not the weak link.
- My dodger, wheelcover and sailcover have lasted 15 yrs
- it is the thread that is the problem
- Our Thurston canvas, made for the PO, ...