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Window and Door Awnings

Our new to us 2009 Nimbus does not have window or door awnings.  Pros and cons of Zip Dee manual or Girard electric? Recommendations for installation in the Michigan, Indiana area or should I plan a trip to FOT or MOT?
Don & Sue
2009 NImbus 38
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad

Re: Window and Door Awnings

Reply #1 –
Girard simple to use, nice looking, pricey. Retracks automatically in wind , that can annoy.

I would work in a NAC trip and have James at Ctreme do it
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #2 –
The Zip Dee Factory is in Elk Grove, Il.  A Chicago suburb.  Nice folks to work with.  I would probably replace our automatic with manual when the time comes and if I were in the Chgo area.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Window and Door Awnings

Reply #3 –
So there is something about the automatic awnings that you do not like?
Don & Sue
2009 NImbus 38
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad

Re: Window and Door Awnings

Reply #4 –
Girard cons are cost and auto retraction in a relatively low breeze leaving you w/o awning

Pro is automatic operation
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Window and Door Awnings

Reply #5 –
We have small manual Zip-Dee awnings over most of the windows. They deploy and store quickly. You simply use an awning hook to grab a loop on the strap and either pull the strap to open, or control the strap to close the awning.

They are great to help keep the coach from heating from sunlight. They will also allow windows to stay open during during, if the wind is not blowing too hard.

We seldom use the "big" awning.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Window and Door Awnings

Reply #6 –
Love the awnings over the windows.  Have to be careful with the wind as you mentioned.  We have re-seated a number of screws holding the strap hooks in place. 

Re: Auto awning -  would go manual next time so there is one less electrical thing to go wrong.  The question is not "if" - the question is "when".  It is nice to push the button and have it open like magic though.  ;D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Window and Door Awnings

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Girard cons are cost and auto retraction in a relatively low breeze leaving you w/o awning

Pro is automatic operation
Tim, you can adjust the wind speed.  Mine was requiring a small hurricane to go through before the awning would retract.  I called Girard they walked me through the adjustment.  On my coach 03 U320 the control box is located behind a panel over the dash passenger side.  It was nothing more than adjusting small screw.  David
David & Lou Ann Bouchard
Summer: Mount Vernon, Ohio
Winter: RiverBend Motorcoach Resort  LaBelle, Florida
2003 U320 38' Build #6174 "Willie"
2013 Cadillac SRX Toad
MC #17151 FMCA #F431393