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Re: How to open the large Zipdee awning help

Reply #40 –
Quote from: dans96u295ft –
:)  ;)  :D . Ok. got it opened today and all is well! Awning is like new. Probably never used much.
Thanks for all the help. Way easier than the instructions make it seem. I'm 6-4 so no stool needed and I lengthened the pull rope for easier access.
Thanks again

Congratulations! 
In the summertime I run mine in and out seemingly every day.  Sometimes under weather related duress.

Re: How to open the large Zipdee awning help

Reply #41 –
Well being that other systems can utilize the cost of a new awning.
 I think by using earth magnets along the side and suitable magnetic leading edge. I am going to speck out nursery green house fabric shade cloth at xx % of shade. Extended end. Will most likely use fiberglass whip for vertical. On edge to keep straight I may go with a batten (think sail) or 2.  Still brain storming idea. Was thinking uv velcro. But like magnets due to can use VhB tape to affix. Ideas, laughter is welcome.

Re: How to open the large Zipdee awning help

Reply #42 –
Quote from: Texhub –
Well being that other systems can utilize the cost of a new awning.

Close your eyes, open your wallet, and repeat after me: "Help yourself."

Long after you've recovered from the expense of a new ZipDee awning, you'll appreciate the quality construction and ease of use of a manual ZipDee awning.  There are times in my past when I should have gone all in and didn't.  Being cautious can be synonymous for being stupid.  In the end, I am where I am and I've always been here.

Re: How to open the large Zipdee awning help

Reply #43 –
Quote from: Texhub –
I think by using earth magnets along the side and suitable magnetic leading edge. I am going to speck out nursery green house fabric shade cloth at xx % of shade. Extended end. Will most likely use fiberglass whip for vertical. On edge to keep straight I may go with a batten (think sail) or 2.  Still brain storming idea. Was thinking uv velcro. But like magnets due to can use VhB tape to affix. Ideas, laughter is welcome.

Remove awning, buy portable umbrella, and large rim Mexican type hats for you, family, and all guests. In most humor there is some truth, my post, probably not.

Sorry Dan, I just had to respond to Texhub.

It had been a while when I first got my FT since I opened a ZipDee awning.  As you can see there is a learning curve.  Once you have it mastered, it is a great awning.  I much prefer this manual awning to an electric, as long as I'm fit enough to get up on a step stool.

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Re: How to open the large Zipdee awning help

Reply #44 –
I tie down the corners of the big awning when it is out and roll it up is winds get over about 15 mph. 

Two years ago I got an add-on sun shade from Zipdee for the big awning.  It attaches to the roller with snaps they provide as well was special rivets. It is 15 ft long and comes with extra rivets so you can attach it anywhere you want along the roller.  It has ties to hold the rolled up shade and came with stakes and ties for the lower edge.  As I recall it was about $250.  It was very nice to have out in the desert.

This pad was gravel over pavement so we tried buckets. Filled with water they just tipped over and made a mess.  Filled with what was easily found, desert sand and gravel, they worked well. 

McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Phoenix, AZ

Re: How to open the large Zipdee awning help

Reply #45 –
Water--about 8# per gallon. Gravel/sand--More #
 

Re: How to open the large Zipdee awning help

Reply #46 –
I camp in the Moab area and the wind can come out of nowhere, awnings are always at risk so I tie mine down and stake both ends. Once the wind arrives you just hope nothing happens as it's to late to retract it.