Zip Dee awning "case

[s-m-h]

One of the reasons I bought my spare coach was for the awnings. Mine didn't come with any. I have installed the driver side window awning and it has
what Zip Dee refers to as a "case". For those, like me, who don't know what that is, it is the aluminum case (slats) that the awning rolls up into.
The entry side, large awning doesn't have the case. The fabric goes all the way to the awning rail. Is this something I should be sourcing out? I
assume it's to protect the fabric from the elements but are there any other benefits?

TIA for the input gang.

Shawn

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Shawn Harris
North Vancouver,
Canada
1977 Palm Beach 403

 

[mark sawyer]

Probably your best bet would be to call Zip Dee to ask... Been a few years since I called them with a question, but when I did, they were very
helpful and knowledgeable.

If you'd like to hear a guess from another owner, I would thing the aluminum protects the awning from weather, as you say, but it also protects it
from the 75mph or more wind from driving your coach down the road for thousands of miles.... I would think that sort of constant wind could stress or
fray the fabric over time.

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[jim kanomata1]

Shawn,
I'm sure you do not have a ZipDee on the Patio side as they all came with
the cover.
Send me a pic of the Patio side awning , then I will help you.
Text me the pic at (408) 639-0737

On Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM Shawn Harris via Gmclist <

> One of the reasons I bought my spare coach was for the awnings. Mine
> didn't come with any. I have installed the driver side window awning and it
> has
> what Zip Dee refers to as a "case". For those, like me, who don't know
> what that is, it is the aluminum case (slats) that the awning rolls up into.
> The entry side, large awning doesn't have the case. The fabric goes all
> the way to the awning rail. Is this something I should be sourcing out? I
> assume it's to protect the fabric from the elements but are there any
> other benefits?
>
> TIA for the input gang.
>
> Shawn
>
> --
> Shawn Harris
> North Vancouver,
> Canada
> 1977 Palm Beach 403
>
>
>
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[s-m-h]

> Probably your best bet would be to call Zip Dee to ask... Been a few years since I called them with a question, but when I did, they were very
> helpful and knowledgeable.
>
> If you'd like to hear a guess from another owner, I would thing the aluminum protects the awning from weather, as you say, but it also protects it
> from the 75mph or more wind from driving your coach down the road for thousands of miles.... I would think that sort of constant wind could stress
> or fray the fabric over time.

Jim,

I will send you a pic tomorrow in the daylight but I can assure you it is a Zip Dee. It is clearly identified on the main arm caps.

Thanks for the help.

Shawn

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Shawn Harris
North Vancouver,
Canada
1977 Palm Beach 403

 

[s-m-h]

I actually found a picture on my phone. Sent it to the number provided. Thanks Jim.
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Shawn Harris
North Vancouver,
Canada
1977 Palm Beach 403

 

[jim kanomata1]

Your correct.
It is a ZipDee.
I will find out the cost and get you 12% off should you decide to get one.
There will be some measurements we need when we order so we will not be
surprised.

On Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 8:16 PM Shawn Harris via Gmclist <

> I actually found a picture on my phone. Sent it to the number provided.
> Thanks Jim.
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> North Vancouver,
> Canada
> 1977 Palm Beach 403
>
>
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[jim kanomata1]

Shawn,
I somehow double delighted tour text
The retail cost for the cover is $ 630.00
I can get you 15% off, your cost $ 535
plus $ 25 for Shipping Tube, Approximate freight 320-390

> Your correct.
> It is a ZipDee.
> I will find out the cost and get you 12% off should you decide to get one.
> There will be some measurements we need when we order so we will not be
> surprised.
>
> On Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 8:16 PM Shawn Harris via Gmclist <

>
>> I actually found a picture on my phone. Sent it to the number provided.
>> Thanks Jim.
>> --
>> Shawn Harris
>> North Vancouver,
>> Canada
>> 1977 Palm Beach 403
>>
>>
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>
>
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> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>

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http://www.gmcrvparts.com
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[s-m-h]

Thanks for looking into that for me Jim. Geez, nothing is cheap these days is it?

I'll be in touch when I figure out what I would like to do.

The awning is still totally functional the way it is so may just leave it alone until I decide to replace the fabric.

Thanks again.

Shawn
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Shawn Harris
North Vancouver,
Canada
1977 Palm Beach 403