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06-19-2013, 04:30 PM
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Is this a ZIP DEE?
I am starting to cut and istall my awning, it is from a 68 tradewind. I am posting a picture because of some confusion, is this a ZIP DEE? I dont see any name or mariking on it, and the end peices dont look like ZIp Dee parts.. thanks for any help;.. It has to be cut down to 13 ft. Richard in Texas
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06-19-2013, 04:38 PM
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That looks similar to a Carefree awning like the one on my '75 Argosy. Are the arms about 2.5" wide aluminum in a "C" cross-section, with a curve at the top that mimics the curve of your trailer's shell? I'll go hunt a photo of mine.
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06-19-2013, 04:43 PM
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I didn't find any close-up shots of the awning hardware, but here's a shot where you can see the arms to compare with yours. This is a Carefree of Colorado awning from '75 or '76 when our trailer was still young.
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06-19-2013, 05:01 PM
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Unless it was removed, a Zip-Dee will have the metal slats covering the fabric. Also, every Zip-Dee I've seen has had a form of cloth as awning material. Yours looks like vinyl.
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06-19-2013, 05:05 PM
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I do not think a ZipDee. All of my ZipDee awnings have the fabric riveted to a round roller. Your roller has a groove containing a rope edge holder.
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06-19-2013, 05:06 PM
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That does not look like a ZipDee, if it was a ZipDee the end caps would prominently display it.
Aaron 
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06-19-2013, 05:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
That does not look like a ZipDee, if it was a ZipDee the end caps would prominently display it.
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That would be too easy to point out! 
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06-19-2013, 06:39 PM
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You have an old Carefree awning, at least the remains of one.
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06-20-2013, 07:13 AM
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beaumont
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not a ZIPDEE
I knew abut the end caps stamped Zip Dee, I was going on what the previous owner told me that it was. I just now unwrapped it, definitely a Carefree.. I don't know if this thing can be cut down or not, like the Zipdee. If not. I have a good 14 ' carefree that I can not use. thanks for all the help. as usual.. this group is great. Richard
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06-20-2013, 07:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixie722
I knew abut the end caps stamped Zip Dee, I was going on what the previous owner told me that it was. I just now unwrapped it, definitely a Carefree.. I don't know if this thing can be cut down or not, like the Zipdee. If not. I have a good 14 ' carefree that I can not use. thanks for all the help. as usual.. this group is great. Richard
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The Carefree can easily be cut to the desired length using a hacksaw.
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