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07-09-2014, 02:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Punta Gorda
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 13
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replacing my Zip Dee
Anyone replaced the fabric itself, loosening the first track and sliding the fabric out of the end? I am considering and don't want to bite off more than I can chew. It could possibly save me between $400-500. I am pretty competent with my hands, but still a bit hesitant. Thanks guy
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07-09-2014, 04:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Having installed a Zip Dee ourselves, I would not hesitate to replace the fabric ourselves. I'd start by calling Zip Dee and see if they have a replacing fabric instruction sheet they can send you. They are extremely helpful.
I can't see it being all that difficult when compared to doing a full new installation. The biggest issue I can see would be untensioning the spring on the roller. Make sure you have at least one other person to help with the project. Two might be better.
Chris
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07-09-2014, 05:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
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ANY good awning and tarp shop can help you....and cheaper than you think. Buy your choice of material on Ebay and press on.
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07-09-2014, 10:28 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 26
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Houston
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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I would be very careful if you choose a shop. I thought I chose a reputable awing shop
and in the end they had know idea what they were doing and screwed up the alumiguard track. Fortunately I have a friend who's a professional tig welder. I learned allot from the whole experience and if I could do it again I would order the awning from Zip Dee and install it myself.
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07-11-2014, 08:50 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Punta Gorda
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 13
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Thanks guys, i have always been the person to jump onto a project... That being said, Airstreams aren't something that you do that with I'm finding out. Small mistakes come with BIG price tags... Thanks for all your comments, I talked with the "boss" last night and we will most likely go with a Zip Dee purchase, and I will face this project with the greatest confidence, haha, figure it out. It is not on my priority list as yet, I am mid way through my interior reno. I will keep you guys posted though! Thanks again Streamers!
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07-11-2014, 09:30 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 wesmoss
Anyone replaced the fabric itself, loosening the first track and sliding the fabric out of the end? I am considering and don't want to bite off more than I can chew. It could possibly save me between $400-500. I am pretty competent with my hands, but still a bit hesitant. Thanks guy
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Call Linda at Zip Dee.
800-3382378
Andy
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07-11-2014, 10:26 AM
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If you can wait until next February, the Zip Dee people should be at Alumaflamingo in Sarasota. You may get a discount on pricing, as well as installation help or advice from them.
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07-11-2014, 11:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Just curious, we have factory awnings all around and use them a lot.
How many years should we expect the fabric to last?
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07-11-2014, 11:56 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
Just curious, we have factory awnings all around and use them a lot.
How many years should we expect the fabric to last?
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What brand?
Airstream used more than one brand.
Andy
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07-11-2014, 01:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
1979 23' Safari
Mooresville
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 598
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If you have a ZipDee awning, then you have Sunbrella fabric, which lasts a very long time. In fact the warranty from Sunbrella is 10 years.
Warranty: How to: Sunbrella fabrics
Damon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
Just curious, we have factory awnings all around and use them a lot.
How many years should we expect the fabric to last?
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07-11-2014, 11:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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We have Zip Dee awnings.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
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07-11-2014, 11:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
Menlo Park
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,269
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We did our replacement ourselves, from fabric to aluminum channel to awning. There might be parts of our process that will help you in your decisions and in doing whatever you decide to do.
Our blog about it is here.
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07-12-2014, 04:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
Just curious, we have factory awnings all around and use them a lot.
How many years should we expect the fabric to last?
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Depending on a lot of things, up to 30+ years. Our originals were still functional on our '74 when we got it in 2007, though they required replacement soon after we started using them.
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