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02-27-2013, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master  
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Best place to buy awnings?
We're thinking of buying a ZipDee awning for our '72 Sovereign this summer. Our trailer has never had one but the rail is there. We know we want a blue and white striped one but where to buy? We can install ...
Kay
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02-27-2013, 06:01 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minno
We're thinking of buying a ZipDee awning for our '72 Sovereign this summer. Our trailer has never had one but the rail is there. We know we want a blue and white striped one but where to buy? We can install ...
Kay |
Kay.
Sorry, but the blue and white stripe Zip Dee color was discontinued some time ago.
The most popular color Airstream owners pick is # 4755, Pacific Blue Fancy.
Andy
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02-27-2013, 06:11 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1972 31' Sovereign
Fort Bragg
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 278
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Minno,
based on our purchase and buying awnings for both curbside and roadside an Airstream dealer would work as a starting point. Also check the INLAND RV website as they have a 20% off and Andy knows the Airstream trailers and can fix you up with possibly by the VIN number. He'll respond to this e-mail as he is all over it and will tell what he can or cannot do.
We've had great luck for both purcahse and installation by the dealer. Zip Dee gets them out in about 10 days depending on the length. I've spoke with customer service an few times and they are very friendly. The Airstream dealer will actually count the rivet length of the trailer, not just do a measurement. Interesting, but it does work for fitting the awning.
From there website this is what it states "You can find an authorized Zip Dee Dealer just by calling our Customer Service department at 800-338-BEST (2378). No automated voicemail at Zip Dee, our phones are answered in person. Just ask for Customer Service and tell them what State you are in or going to, and they will direct you to the best Zip Dee Dealer in that area."
Make sure you are sitting down when you get the quote. The shipping is expensive especially when you go to but the roller and aluminum for the curbside 21' 9 " , if that is the size.
Within the classified of the Forums, someone did have an awning (Pacific Blue) that was for sale for only $500.00, that the owner had purchased and her husband had passed. it is on page five under parts and appliances and states: Zip Dee Awning 21'9" for Airstream. This is a great deal if it is still available.
We've done all of our awnings over time, but well worth it as your outside space expands by about 250 sq ft.
Good luck
SL4BLLT
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02-27-2013, 06:57 PM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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We bought ours direct from Zip Dee and the price was ok but the S/H was pretty high! We're going to instal it this Spring.
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02-27-2013, 07:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Zip Dee will make custom colors for you for a little more $. My daughter had a custom color & it was fantabulous! They will ship it to you.
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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02-27-2013, 07:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Kay.
Sorry, but the blue and white stripe Zip Dee color was discontinued some time ago.
The most popular color Airstream owners pick is # 4755, Pacific Blue Fancy.
Andy
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Andy, I replied to your PM before I saw your post. We'll have to look at the color selections again.
Chris
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02-27-2013, 07:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Thanks to everyone else too. We'll take a closer look at the Zip Dee web site. 
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02-28-2013, 07:30 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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If this is the color and pattern you are looking for:
It was discontinued by Sunbrella several years ago. The awning in the picture was made from the last piece that Zipdee had.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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02-28-2013, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Yah, Yah, rub it in! Oh well on that color. Hafta go more mod now-a-days! 
Kay
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02-28-2013, 07:18 PM
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,881
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Kay,
The Zip-Dee factory is a short 400 miles from the twin cities. It would make for a nice four day weekend trip to the factory to have your awning installed there and tour around Chicago a little bit. Bring your own Trempro. I hear they like silicone there.
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Lance
Work is never done, so take time to play!
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03-17-2013, 10:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Ordered the awning through Inland RV and received it on Fridy. I didn't think shipping was all that bad. We've paid more to ship other large items.
Question: Step 2 of the installation instructions say on 1973 and older Airstreams that the oven vent need to be removed. Kinda hard to tell with all the snow on the trailer right now, but I'm wondering how much in the way the vent cover is. Anyone have any experience with this? Can I lower the oven vent instead of removing it completely, and if so, by how much do I need to lower it?
Chris
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03-17-2013, 11:01 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minno
Ordered the awning through Inland RV and received it on Fridy. I didn't think shipping was all that bad. We've paid more to ship other large items.
Question: Step 2 of the installation instructions say on 1973 and older Airstreams that the oven vent need to be removed. Kinda hard to tell with all the snow on the trailer right now, but I'm wondering how much in the way the vent cover is. Anyone have any experience with this? Can I lower the oven vent instead of removing it completely, and if so, by how much do I need to lower it?
Chris |
Chris.
The vent cover on your Airstream, interfers with the awning resting on the shell. Instead the awning will rest on that stove exhaust cover.
Years ago, Zip Dee had a replacement cover that was aluminum, but the mold broke, and they decided to not have it fixed.
The replacement allows the awning to rest on the shell.
We have had them ever since that happened. They are made with fiberglass.
Andy
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03-17-2013, 11:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Excella 500
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 732
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I think you will like Pacific Blue Fancy.
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03-17-2013, 01:24 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dougsale
I think you will like Pacific Blue Fancy.
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By far, that is the most popular color especially for the older Airstreams.
Andy
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03-17-2013, 02:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Chris.
The vent cover on your Airstream, interfers with the awning resting on the shell. Instead the awning will rest on that stove exhaust cover.
Years ago, Zip Dee had a replacement cover that was aluminum, but the mold broke, and they decided to not have it fixed.
The replacement allows the awning to rest on the shell.
We have had them ever since that happened. They are made with fiberglass.
Andy
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Hi Andy - slightly confused.  Nothing too unusual about that...
The vent cover on our trailer is aluminum I believe. But, be that as it may, if it interferes with the awning, then it needs to be replaced or moved.
Are you saying you carry a replacement cover that will not interfere with the awning and still use the same vent opening in the trailer?
Chris
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03-17-2013, 02:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
By far, that is the most popular color especially for the older Airstreams.
Andy
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We wanted something different. Ordered Navy/Taupe Fancy:
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03-17-2013, 03:02 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minno
Hi Andy - slightly confused. Nothing too unusual about that...
The vent cover on our trailer is aluminum I believe. But, be that as it may, if it interferes with the awning, then it needs to be replaced or moved.
Are you saying you carry a replacement cover that will not interfere with the awning and still use the same vent opening in the trailer?
Chris |
The "hood" of the stove vent cover is too high towards the awning rail.
It's replacement moves the "hood" away from the awning rail downward.
Moving the "hood" downward has no effect on the vent exhaust system, but does allow the awning to rest on the shell instead of the raised part of the vent cover.
Andy
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03-18-2013, 06:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Andy, is the part number for the replacement hood? 83608
Chris
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03-18-2013, 07:22 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minno
Andy, is the part number for the replacement hood? 83608
Chris
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Yes.
Andy
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03-25-2013, 03:35 PM
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New Member
1980 31' Excella II
Wilmington
, North Carolina
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 1
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Awning
But Dang, still not original........:-(........:-).......I m going to need one in the next coupla months....before summer anyway.....
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
By far, that is the most popular color especially for the older Airstreams.
Andy
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