Yahoo Message Number: 55473 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55473)
Hi Folks! Just wanted to let you know there is an answer for short folks who have a manual ZipDee awning. Gene Holcomb, a group member, posted this info some time ago and we followed up on it and ordered the kit from ZipDee. The kit changes out the arms on the awning making it easier for shorties to extend and retract the awning without the need for a ladder to reach everything. The cost of the kit was $150 and installation was another $150 (about 2 hours of work). We are in Tucson and got Chris Snyder, former CC tech, to install it. By the way, I recommend Chris for any coach work. He is excellent and knows Country Coaches in and out. His number is 520 665-1014.
Safe travels and HappyNew Year to everyone!
Janie, 2002 Intrigue, 11342
Yahoo Message Number: 55477 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55477)
There is also a less expensive solution for us shorties: ZipDee sells a rafter arm extension rod for less than $100. It attaches to the release button so you can slide the rafter arm up into the slot, or release it. It works just fine.
Dale Loop
Intrigue 11240
Yahoo Message Number: 55480 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55480)
I must admit that I am also a member of the "shortie group". I agree with Dale. This is a simple well made device that also doubles as an awning pull rod. I use it every time I deploy my awning. No strain. No ladders. No installation required. You just need a steady hand and a fair amount of coordination to pilot the arm end into that tiny slot on the awning cover without scratching your paint. I have been successful thus far as a result of doing this before the cocktail hour! BTW IMHO This old Zip-Dee workhorse is the most dependable and trouble free awning I have ever owned!
Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure, #30226
P.S. Hey Dale. Are you guy back in the Valley yet?
Yahoo Message Number: 55491 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55491)
If anyone is interested, I have the ZeeDee Awning rod with the attachment for the buttons. I no longer need it as I upgraded to the new arms.
ddtuttle
aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443
Yahoo Message Number: 55496 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55496)
I would be interested. What do you want for it?
Harvey Grooms
Magna #5377
Yahoo Message Number: 55502 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55502)
Harvey
I tried to call Zip Dee to see what a new one was and they did not answer. I was thinking 1/2 of new would be fair. I will check with them on Monday. Where are you. This thing is about 3' long, it would have to ship in about a 3.5' tube.
Dave
ddtuttle
aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443
From: harvey_grooms To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 4:29:58 PM Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: ZipDee Awning upgrade kit
I would be interested. What do you want for it?
Harvey Grooms
Magna #5377
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Yahoo Message Number: 55508 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55508)
Dave
I am in snowy & cold Iowa today but if I can get a break in the weather next week am headed for FL. You can contact me at 515-480-9448.
Harvey
97 Magna #5377
Yahoo Message Number: 55514 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55514)
Harvey I AM in Florida. Ft Myers, until near the end of Jan, then we are going west. Let me know where you are going, maybe we can meet up and save the shipping.
Dave
ddtuttle
aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443
Yahoo Message Number: 55565 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55565)
Dave
We will be at the SKP Resort near Wauchula. It is about 80 mi. north of you just off rte 17. Don't know when we will arrive but it should be in time to connect. See you soon.
Harvey
Yahoo Message Number: 55848 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55848)
Harvey
Our plans have changed. The trip to Lady Lake is cancelled. We will be heading up 75 to around Ocala then cutting NW to Perry. It looks like we will be leaving next Tues.1/26
ddtuttle
aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443
From: harvey_grooms To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 12:16:22 PM Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: ZipDee Awning upgrade kit
Dave
We will be at the SKP Resort near Wauchula. It is about 80 mi. north of you just off rte 17. Don't know when we will arrive but it should be in time to connect. See you soon.
Harvey
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Yahoo Message Number: 55849 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55849)
Guys,
Don't you think that your personal communications would be better handled in a personal way? Surely you both have email addresses that can be accessed directly rather than through this group site.
Thanks
George in Birmingham
'04 Allure 31038
Yahoo Message Number: 55880 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/55880)
Oh fur cry'ng out loud, just hit the delete key............................
ddtuttle
aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443