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11-30-2007, 12:03 PM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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Ordering Parts From ZipDee Awnings
Just got off the phone with the parts department at Zip Dee Awnings.
I just wanted to share with you guys the ease of ordering replacement parts.
Too easy. And the price was right too!
Talked to Randy at Zip Dee parts. Told him my year and make of the AS and he knew what part number it was. The price of the part was fair, and part will be shipped UPS first of the week.
Anyway, That's my story and I'm stick'n to it!
Safari-Rick
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11-30-2007, 02:14 PM
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Cloud10
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Fox Island
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 93
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Same experience here as well.
-Scott
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11-30-2007, 06:55 PM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,166
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It is a pleasure doing business with folks who are glad to do business with you. That's why my trips West usually pass through Jackson Center - whether it's on the way or not.
Pat
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11-30-2007, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
, California
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,969
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Hi Bing, I mean Rick, we have had the same experience with the folks at Zip Dee. They haven't forgotten what customer service is all about. Ron
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1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
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11-30-2007, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Awning Helper Handles
The best thing since sliced bread! Check them out. They allow you to push the awning to full height even if you're short or not muscular.
The handles are permanently installed on the awning arms and velcroed down parallel with the bars. When you want to extend the awning you push the handle out to a 90 degree angle from the bar, which locks it down ON the bar - then just push the handle and the awning arm extends as smooth as silk.
My sister bought me a set as an early birthday present when we were at the Rivettes Summer Solstice rally. Many of the lady Airstreamers have them. But I've taken them off my Airstream to assist 53FlyingCloud fight with a sticky awning support on his A/S and have shown them to several men who thought it took a lot of strain off the hands and wrists to use them.
A teensy bit pricy,but built to last forever. And you can deploy your awning without a single nasty word being muttered.
Paula
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11-30-2007, 08:08 PM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
The best thing since sliced bread! Check them out. They allow you to push the awning to full height even if you're short or not muscular. Paula
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Oh Paula I wish I had bought some then, specially setting up when I was trying to yank that last bit out on the arm of the awning, Vickie came along cool as a cucumber with her zip dee gripper and pulled it out no sweat you can guess what's on my wish list! It will enable me to retain that ladylike demeanor as I pull out the awning arms!
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11-30-2007, 08:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 126
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We've had similar experience with Zip dee, but what are these replacement handles you mention?? WE have a 74, and opening the awning can be trying at times.
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11-30-2007, 08:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
, California
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,969
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
The best thing since sliced bread! Check them out. They allow you to push the awning to full height even if you're short or not muscular.
The handles are permanently installed on the awning arms and velcroed down parallel with the bars. When you want to extend the awning you push the handle out to a 90 degree angle from the bar, which locks it down ON the bar - then just push the handle and the awning arm extends as smooth as silk.
My sister bought me a set as an early birthday present when we were at the Rivettes Summer Solstice rally. Many of the lady Airstreamers have them. But I've taken them off my Airstream to assist 53FlyingCloud fight with a sticky awning support on his A/S and have shown them to several men who thought it took a lot of strain off the hands and wrists to use them.
A teensy bit pricy,but built to last forever. And you can deploy your awning without a single nasty word being muttered.
Paula
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We agree with you wholeheartedly Paula. We ordered those handles after seeing them on Doorgunner's Excella. They have made the awning work a piece of cake. My only question is the pricy part. I remember them being less than $10 for the pair. Am I wrong about that? Anyway, they are worth three times that in convenience. Ron
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1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
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11-30-2007, 08:29 PM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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Hey Ron, Do you have a picture of these "handle" things?
R/
Rick
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2007 Dodge Ram Quadcab 6.7L Diesel w/jakebrake
"Better to have more then you need, then need more then you have because you don't have enough!"
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11-30-2007, 08:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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From the website
here you go Awnings By ZipDee see the second picture.
These handles function a bit like a strap wrench. My sister paid $30 for the pair at the Airstream store. Last time I checked they were nearly that directly from ZipDee
Paula
Tasteless joke for the Christmas season:
Q: Why does Santa have no children?
A: He only comes once a year, and that's down your chimney.
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11-30-2007, 08:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
, California
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,969
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Safari-Rick
Hey Ron, Do you have a picture of these "handle" things?
R/
Rick
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Rick: It's a little tough to see in Paula's picture because the guys hand is on it, but it is very simple and effective. I actually thought that DG had made them himself. If you don't have them by the next time we see each other, check mine out. I think you will like them. Ron
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1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
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