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04-17-2011, 02:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 31' Classic
Archer
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 303
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2006 classic 31 door scraping awning
We are new Airstream owners- bought an essentially new 2006 classic 31( was used only 4 times and stored inside) and the awning is in excellent shape. We watched the instructional video from ZipDee on putting it together, and we do have the center strut in place as well, but the door scrapes the awning when we open it. The outside struts are in the 3rd hole and it seems that it just needs to be higher. Are there more holes? I wouldn't want to push it farther and have it come apart- then we would be in a big mess! Any help for these newbies would be appreciated!
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04-17-2011, 03:07 PM
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AIR #8691
2006 25' Safari SS SE
Northern
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 381
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Cut two small pieces of wood (or plastic) about (1in. X 2 in.) and maybe 12 inches long. I stick them up between the doorframe’s rain gutter and the long aluminum cover for the awning. Cut the wood enough so it pushes up the awning about 2 inches to clear the door swing. Don’t have a photo. Works fine, stays between the gutter and the notch and never falls out. Store them in the inside in the book case.
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04-17-2011, 03:11 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 31' Classic
Archer
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 303
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Thanks- I will give that a try- I guess if it gets windy and dislodges them, they just fall out- I like simplicity!
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04-17-2011, 04:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Mississauga
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,234
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When my awning is fully extended the door does not touch the awning fabric. Look on the ZipDee site. You should be able to see a picture that shows how many holes are in the support poles. Also make sure that you have tightened the rafter arms (ratchet) so there is no slack in the fabric.
Al
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04-17-2011, 07:06 PM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Awning Prop
I did the same thing with a couple pieces of white plastic pipe 3/4"? and put a T fitting on the canvas end and some rubber cups that are for table or chair legs on the ends to keep from slipping and avoid rubbing a wear hole in the canvas awning. These are only necessary if the awning is only partially out, as when set up at properly at a campsite, with the awning fully deployed,it is not necessary.
Dave
Quote:
Originally Posted by JStanley
Cut two small pieces of wood (or plastic) about (1in. X 2 in.) and maybe 12 inches long. I stick them up between the doorframes rain gutter and the long aluminum cover for the awning. Cut the wood enough so it pushes up the awning about 2 inches to clear the door swing. Dont have a photo. Works fine, stays between the gutter and the notch and never falls out. Store them in the inside in the book case.
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04-17-2011, 08:05 PM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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Your awning is not up far enough in the front. leave the rear down one notch from the front for water drainage.
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04-17-2011, 09:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1978 31' Sovereign
Cookeville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 113
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Your door probably has two small holes in it. A small wheel might have been there. It is a small roller wheel that keeps the door from scraping the awning. I have seen them online but couldn't find it tonight.
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04-18-2011, 07:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,080
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I have also read that someone cut a particular size diameter plastic tubing and slit it lengthwise and it stays in place over the top of the door and corner and eliminates the friction between awning and door. It may have been in SilverGate's Safari is home at last, most excellent thread on improving our streams with wonderful tips and pictures, as also is Pahaska's 28 Classic thread. Two of my favorite threads.
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04-18-2011, 08:43 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,153
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I agree with Michelle. On a new trailer like yours, your awning should not be rubbed by the door. You may not have your awning fully extended on the door side. On the door side, you should have 3 adjusting holes showing. one the opposite end, you should have only 2 adjustment holes showing. This cants the awning slightly to one side, allowing the rain water to drain efficiently. If the awning is even all the way across, rain water will not drain properly.
On Lucy's Zip Dee, when only two adjustment holes are showing on the door side, the top of the door drags on the awning.
Brian
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04-18-2011, 11:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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I have 4 holes total. Or as Moosetags says 3 showing, pin is in the fourth. In the 4th hole, the door does not rub the fabric. BUT, I have 4 holes on both ends allowing for a level deployment. They should be canted though, if there is ANY chance of rain.
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04-19-2011, 03:16 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 31' Classic
Archer
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 303
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Yay, Hooray! We have a 4th hole! Now that it is fully extended, no issues with the door scraping the awning. Thank you everyone for helping us figure this out. I am so glad that we have an Airstream that comes ready-equipped with all this technical knowledge....this forum (and folks like you willing to share) is worth it's weight in gold!
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04-19-2011, 07:11 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying Gypsies
Yay, Hooray! We have a 4th hole! Now that it is fully extended, no issues with the door scraping the awning. Thank you everyone for helping us figure this out. I am so glad that we have an Airstream that comes ready-equipped with all this technical knowledge....this forum (and folks like you willing to share) is worth it's weight in gold!
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Remember to keep the end opposite the door one notch lower than the door end. If it's level, it'll hold rain water and break. $$$$$$$$$$$$
Had it happen on my SOB at Disney many years ago. Luckily it didn't break, but it was holding about 15 gallons of water and the support poles were curved under the stress. My brother broke the roll tube on his. Do it once and you'll never forget!
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