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Awning fabric replacment cost

I'm looking at a 1997 U320 40 foot. All the window awnings will need to have the fabric replaced. A total of 6. The larger one will need to be replaced too. Does anyone have an idea what kind of price I be looking at. And where to get the replacement fabric.
Thanks for your replays

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Howdy Busnut, 
    I can't help you on pricing, but this is where I would start investigating.  Probably can get budget pricing and find a dealer. Awnings By Zip Dee - Rv Awnings, Folding Chairs, Rv Accessories
  I have been to their place, very professional and customer friendly.
Good Luck, Dave A

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 #2 –
I got the same Sunbrella as my awnings at a 1/3rd the price in Mazatlan. Maybe they ship to the border or US.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #3 –
Zip Dee is in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #4 –
On each of your awnings you will have 2 tags.  One tag gives the Zip Dee Work order # and the other gives the size/location.  If you give Zip Dee a call with the WO# they can quote you for all of your awnings or only some.

We purchased Sunbrella material from Sailrite.  We also purchased a Sailrite sewing machine to remake ours.  We did make and replace the large LR awning.  The cost for the machine and the fabric was about $450.00.  The single awning made by Zip Dee was about $550.00. 

Our 42 has new awnings, thanks JohnS, but we are still carrying the sewing machine.  I should probably sell it.  :D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #5 –
FWIW
If one is inclined to sew their own awnings, I would recommend that you look at ebay.  You can purchase the material for about $7 per yard and then it is a matter of sewing the awnings.  I have bought this material off ebay and have been happy with same.  Best of travels. 
Best of Travels

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Reply #6 –
Hey, my new buddy (with Sewing Machine) Scott and Other Awninging Friends:

I can see a Awning-Palooza happening in 2017. Bunch of fabric from web delivered by drones to the desert where we learn from Scott to sew a space-age fabric (that might last twenty years) using solar power. Adult education at its finest! Each one teach one. Awning-Palooza!


PS: We got a real kick out of meeting you and Carol at MOT, Scott!  Best to Harley.Paul
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

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Reply #7 –
Thanks this is every helpful :)

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Reply #8 –
Busnut,

If you need new awning material you also need to look closely at your "Flex Key".  If we had the awnings apart for canvas replacement I would replace the flex key also.  Flex Key is sold by the foot and I have found Zip Dee is not out of line on pricing although you can find it cheaper on a 1000' role.

Pamela
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #9 –
It was the tearing of our Flex Key that caused us to replace both parts.  The stitching of the LR awning was also deteriorating showing open seams.  We did use awning tape for short term repair.  We made the Flex Key as well as the awning.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #10 –
For the only yard dummy on here would you explain what

the flex key is?

Carter-

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Texas Guy –
would you explain what the flex key is?

Carter,

On our Zip Dee awnings with the aluminum armadillo cover this is the flexable fabric hinge that connects that cover to the awning mounting base that is screwed to the side of the coach.

Pamela
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #12 –
Yup sent them the number and they sent the right awnings.  Of Scott, you have new springs in the LR slide awning too.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Texas Guy –
For the only yard dummy on here would you explain what

the flex key is?

Carter-

Whew...thought I was the only one.  🤔
Mike and Mari
'98  36 270 WTFE
Build #5272
Club #17504

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Reply #14 –
Shade Pro out of San Diego. they are online also. I buy all kinds from them for jobs I do durning the summer when home.. Awnings run about $275.00 delivered, $100.00 for windows. Fast awesome service.

RV Awnings & Accessories - Shadepro
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

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Reply #15 –
Looks like they are Carefree Acrylic?  Different material than Sunbrella - I think.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #16 –
Yes Scott they are the inferior vinyl that SOBs use and weather out not the quality of Sunbrella at all.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.
 

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Reply #17 –
Thanks all for your reply's