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Zip Dee Awning upgrade

I didn't find the "What did you do ..." topic so here is another.

We stopped for an awning upgrade and check up  at the Zip Dee factory in Elk Grove Village, IL  on our way to Marquette, MI yesterday afternoon.

We had then apply the NX upgrade to our big awning mounting configuration ( NX Hardware Upgrade Kit ).
What it does is change the way you hook the upper support arm from hooking into the slot at the roof to hooking it onto the roller, a much easier process.. (see web page).

Two hours labor @ $95 plus $190 for kit. In addition they refurbed the roller tension and a couple of other things that weren't up to there standards. ::)

They have a couple of 15 amp recpts  (maybe 20s)  on the outside of their building where we spent the night. We were on the road by noon.

Love it. :D
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
 

Re: Zip Dee Awning upgrade

Reply #1 –
Didn't even know that existed. Looks like a nice upgrade. Bookmarked for future reference.

see ya
ken
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
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Reply #2 –
Also glad to know the factory is doing on-site work again.  Thought I read a post awhile back saying they stopped that.
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

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Reply #3 –
Thanks for the info, sounds like a great upgrade.  The other night I had to get up on a ladder to get one of the hooks undone so I could put in the awning before going to bed.  Beside being annoying, after a few cocktails, I don't need to be on a ladder.  ;D
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Douglas and Amanda
1997 40' U320 "Brawley"
2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Motorcade #17266 Escapee #113692

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: ScubaGuy –
Thanks for the info, sounds like a great upgrade.  The other night I had to get up on a ladder to get one of the hooks undone so I could put in the awning before going to bed.  Beside being annoying, after a few cocktails, I don't need to be on a ladder.  ;D

Zip dee used to make a tool to grip the release knob long ago.  Wonder if any are around?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #5 –
Bob, I have one of ZipDees Tools and if someone wants it they can come get it.
Gary B

Tool is gone.....

Here is link...Awning Helper

Zip Dee wants 51 bucks plus freight, ridiculous

Gary B....

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Reply #6 –
We had the NX conversion done while we were at Xtreme.  Wonderful upgrade, and makes it much easier to put the awning out and in.
We added the pusher handles (which for some reason weren't ever on there), and now no desire for an automatic (OK, actually Nancy occasionally wants one, but ours never sticks out or in and we can take a surprising side wind before getting nervous, so we're staying with manual.)
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

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Reply #7 –
We had the NX upgrade several years ago.  It really helps with the  usability of the big awning.
Here's a link to the post: Zip Dee Awning NX Upgrade
Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming
 

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Gary Bouland –
Bob, I have one of ZipDees Tools and if someone wants it they can come get it.
Gary B

Tool is gone.....

Here is link...Awning Helper

Zip Dee wants 51 bucks plus freight, ridiculous

Gary B....

See I'm not crazy.  Lots of old info and parts around.

I am 6'2" and the awning on my 97 is my max.  But not past it.  No problem.
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4