Zipdee in carefree frame?

[Northlander]

We have recently acquired a 1975 Overlander. It has a carefree awning that is in rough shape. I really like the traditional zipdee blue/white stripe fabric. Will it work with carefree mechanical bits?

[wkerfoot]

You can buy just the fabric. It is Sunbrella fabric and replace your existing fabric.

Bill

Originally Posted by Northlander

We have recently acquired a 1975 Overlander. It has a carefree awning that is in rough shape. I really like the traditional zipdee blue/white stripe fabric. Will it work with carefree mechanical bits?

[Lumatic]

No it is attached differently. The most significant difference is the canopy bolt. The old blue/ white stripe fabric may no longer be available. Zipdee fabrics are made by Sunbrella. Check with them.

[wkerfoot]

Any of these work: Sunbrella: Fabric showroom

Bill

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by Lumatic

No it is attached differently.

To be clear a Zipdee canopy will not fit Carefree hardware. The fabric is made by Sunbrella. There may be a way to make the Sunbrella fabric work.

[wkerfoot]

I completely agree, they will need to construct a new canopy using any existing hardware and new fabric.

I had a rope and pole awning made last year from Sunbrella fabric.

Bill

Originally Posted by Lumatic

To be clear a Zipdee canopy will not fit Carefree hardware. The fabric is made by Sunbrella. There may be a way to make the Sunbrella fabric work.