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08-10-2015, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master 
1998 31' Excella 1000
1979 23' Safari
Mooresville
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 603
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Zip Dee awning updated spacers
For those who haven't heard, Zip Dee has an updated spacer that increases the space between the arms, so you don't break the claws off of the arms when you roll up the awning.
While at Alumapalooza this year the ZipDee rep has already given out all he brought, he said just give them a call and they would send them to me.
I called and ordered the new spacers and a piece of fabric to patch a hole, and they sent both for free, what great customer service.
Here is the before picture:
And After: Note about 1/2 inch more space between the arms.
Damon
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08-10-2015, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master 
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,149
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I usually remove those before putting up the awning.
Perry
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08-10-2015, 08:03 PM
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Rivet Master 
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
Anywhere &
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,090
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Lots of luck. I sent for a pair of the new ones and they sent 2 of the old small type. When I asked again for a pair of the new ones I was ignored.
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08-10-2015, 08:18 PM
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Free Range Human
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Haines
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 736
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They sent me a new claw, plus the new spacer. The claw was about $25 or so.
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08-10-2015, 08:23 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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I put mine on a couple of months ago, free and quickly shipped once requested.
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08-10-2015, 10:10 PM
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Rivet Master 
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,750
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I thought I was a zipdee expert until I watched this: https://video.search.yahoo.com/video...sigi=121tfcevn
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08-11-2015, 07:36 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Excellent video, should be mandatory viewing for all ZD owners. My only problem is I am too short to reach up high enough for the forth hole. Takes a little more effort to get that high.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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08-11-2015, 08:41 AM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,090
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I became a Zip-Dee expert by watching that video a few years ago. I remember really struggling trying to figure out a good way to raise the awning. Watched the video, and DUH!!! Why didn't I think of that?!?!?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
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08-11-2015, 09:25 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Queens
, New York
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 71
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just yesterday we ordered two new claw ends to replace one that broke and fell off, and another that was cracked. it seems to me that by sending out these replacement spacers, the are conceding that there is a defect in the way they are constructed. the 2 claw end assemblies were about $ 45.00. are we the only ones that feel maybe they should replace them at no charge ?
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08-11-2015, 09:37 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Edisto Island
, South Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 225
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No, you're not. One of mine broke a year or so ago while still in warranty. They stubbornly refused to replace it for free, insisting that I must have used the wrong technique for stowing the awning because otherwise they wouldn't break. Didn't have the time to argue, so I let it slide. Needless to say, I was not favorably impressed with their attitude or service.
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08-11-2015, 09:49 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Mobile
, Alabama
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 321
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Tagging this post, thanks for information
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08-11-2015, 10:49 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 366
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I too broke a claw which I replaced at my own expense, guess I better call about the spacers.
For those of you that may be interested, here is a link for yet another video about awning set-up. It also shows the caravan position, quick and easy.
How to Setup and Take Down Your Awning - Airstream
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08-11-2015, 11:39 AM
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Rivet Master 
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Quote:
Originally Posted by perryg114
I usually remove those before putting up the awning.
Perry
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Me, too.
I am paranoid of them breaking, so I am extra careful with them.
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08-11-2015, 05:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1967 26' Overlander
Spartanburg
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 437
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This may not be the right time or place but forgive me for asking....Does anyone know where i might find a 16' used Zip Dee I could use on my Overlander? The price of a new one blew my mind.
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08-11-2015, 07:38 PM
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1Boyscout
2015 28' International
Edmond
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 125
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This is definitely an example of a Poor design. While we were doing our orientation with the tech, the day we picked up our new 2015 AS, one of the claw hooks snapped off as the tech was showing us how to operate the awning.
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08-12-2015, 09:06 AM
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Rivet Master 
Currently Looking...
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2022 Atlas
Homosassa
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 732
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A few years ago someone posted that they had machined claw hooks but I never saw another post on how they worked out. I have broken 3 so I carry a spare. I will get the new spacers and give that a try. I have not broken any on our 30' Classic but I don't like the wobble in the claws.
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