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ZipDee Awnings

Yahoo Message Number: 77815
I'm going to replace our "manual" ZipDee patio awning with an electric/automatic awning. I'm not sure what to do with the original ZipDee patio awning. The mechanism is in good shape, the canvas is in "OK" condition. Didn't use the patio awning much since we have window awning on those windows and didn't like taking the time to deploy the big awning. Feel kinda bad just leaving it at the place that installs the new electric awning. Any suggestions. Awning is 19' long, light colored canvas,

Judy n Joe

98 Intrigue 10578

Re: ZipDee Awnings

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77819
If you lived near Eugene, I would say take it to Northwest RV. Do you have a local Airstream dealer, maybe he could use it, other wise list it on E-bay or Craigslist.
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

Re: ZipDee Awnings

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77826
are you sure you want an electric model????????????

Dave

aka Billy Byte (trusty hound)
2000 Allure #30443

Re: ZipDee Awnings

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77830
If it were mine, I'd hang on to the "old-fashioned, manual ZipDee," because in a couple of years you could be wishing it was back on your coach. There is nothing better built and more reliable than a ZipDee and the customer service people don't run and hide if you do need to contact them.
Jim Barber
'87 LTD, 4223

Re: ZipDee Awnings

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77831
If the electric awning you're going to use is a Girard, I can say they are a good customer-oriented company and we have enjoyed using it since 2004! I did have to change out the motor once and recieved great technical support.

Larry, 03 Allure, 30856

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77832
Judy n Joe

The new electric awnings are not that great either. The awning extends to such a horizontal plane that it doesn't block much sun and when the wind comes up it retracts itself. We have wished many times that we still had the older style which is much more flexible in its useage.

Dan 2006 Allure 31348

Re: ZipDee Awnings

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77834
The suggestion re: Airstream, was a good one. You could try the Airstream forums (www.airforums.com), and place an ad there. Also, try your local Craigs List - great way to clear out the garage.
Bill, 05 Intrigue
 

Re: ZipDee Awnings

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 77838
Zip Dee came up with a mod where the support arms attach at the roof line instead of on the roller assembly and it makes it a lot easier to operate the awning. Call them in Chicago, and maybe you all can't get together at a FMCA rally. I had them swap mine at a CC rally in 2000.
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731, 98 Allure 30255