My 1974 Sovereign with rear twins

[somefun]

Our '74 Overlander has an A&E awning that fits perfectly. The PO purchased it from Camping World. C.W. also did the installation. Although Zip Dees are the classic Airstream awnings, I have no complaints about the quality or fit of the A&E.

Curt

[sepezlover]

Hello everyone!
After years of Airstream dreams, and an exhaustive three month search for the perfect trailer, we just purchased a 31' 1974 Sovereign International. We towed it home and now it's parked in our yard...I just hope the neighbors don't mind too much It has an L shaped sofa/bed in the front, center bath, and rear bedroom. The rear bedroom was originally the double bed version, but the POs have done some remodeling to it, so now it is an almost king sized bed across the whole back. All of the upholstery and curtains have recently been redone. Everything seems to work okay, and we plan to put her to the test in two weeks when we take her out for a local three-day camping trip. I've been sitting on the couch and dreaming about all the renovations that I want to do, but fortunately, that all seems to be just because I want to and not because it needs to. I will take pictures soon and add them to list.

I've been lurking all over and trying to absorb as much information from here as I can. I know my husband and I have a lot to learn!

[SafeHarbor]

Hi, sepezlover,

Welcome to the forums!

Hi, imeynstein,

Yes, those are the Zip-Dees that have the enclosed carrier that looks like a tube when the awning is up. For answers, try

http://zipdeeinc.com/

And I have seen some SOB (some other brand) owners try various versions of making their awnings. I'ze seen one that was detachable and carried in the trailer when not in use. They had "hanging" it from the trailer down to a science. You need to see a well-adjusted Zip-Dee in action to see why all us Airstream millionaires seem to specify them. (Mine were on the trailer when I got it.)

Lamar

[imeynstein]

Thank you so very much for the information. I will post photos when renovation begins and will ask everyone for advice as we go along!

[JimGolden]

31 footers rock! Pure and simple. My favorite length of Airstream

Your trailers look sharp.

I called Zip Dee a couple months back to inquire about a new awning for my 31'. A new one costs $1400 direct from Zip Dee. Looks like it's basically nothing to install it. I've helped my 80 year old grand dad put on a couple (he's currently got two Airstream trailers and three SOB motorhomes). It's not hard at all. The folks at Zip Dee were very nice, and Sunbrella does the fabric so you can check out Sunbrella's website to see what patterns you can make.

One of these days I'm going to get one. PO took mine off before I got the trailer