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Girard awning

I may have access to a girard 18' power main awning with the wind sensor and remote new in box.  Leftover oem stuff in my preferred linen color.

Our coach has a 21' on it now.  Material scraped from the mid door swinging open under it.

Anyone done this?  Any suggestions?

May or may not have matching window awnings. 
"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #1 –
Bob,
 
I have a very large Girard awning. Although mine is not a mid-entry, the top of the door is DEFINITELY a problem with the awning extended. This includes having the door open (fully) while extending the awning.
 
I do not know if there is an adjustment for the slope of the awning. Again, mine is very large, but when it is fully extended, there is no way the door can be opened very wide without scraping the awning fabric. No disasters yet, but it could easily happen, especially as our memories stop working as good.
 
Good luck,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Girard awning

Reply #2 –
Quote from: TulsaTrent –
Bob,
 
I have a very large Girard awning. Although mine is not a mid-entry, the top of the door is DEFINITELY a problem with the awning extended. This includes having the door open (fully) while extending the awning.
 
I do not know if there is an adjustment for the slope of the awning. Again, mine is very large, but when it is fully extended, there is no way the door can be opened very wide without scraping the awning fabric. No disasters yet, but it could easily happen, especially as our memories stop working as good.

Not sure which one my buddy has but most of theirs say the pitch is adjustable.  Or maybe I need to roof mount it?

The zip Dee has the head savers on it now and when it's up and slid up on the head savers it does clear my mid door.
 
Good luck,
 
Trent

"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #3 –
Mine does not scrape door on opening (close though) Wind sensor will retract awning, sometimes a pita
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: Girard awning

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Mine does not scrape door on opening (close though) Wind sensor will retract awning, sometimes a pita

Roof mount?
"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #5 –
Mine is side mounted, OEM, and clears the door.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Girard awning

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
The zip Dee has the head savers on it now and when it's up and slid up on the head savers it does clear my mid door.

Bob,

What is a head saver?

Thanks,

Trent

Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Girard awning

Reply #7 –
Quote from: TulsaTrent –
Bob,

What is a head saver?

Thanks,

Trent

Our coach has vertical sliding lower awning arm mounts that move up the lower mount


"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #8 –
Bob, we have a 40' mid entry and Girard awning.

The awning will contact the open door while the awning is in process of extending or retracting.

Once the awning is extended there is no contact. We can open and close the door or leave it open with no problems.

We just need to remember to close the door when extending or retracting.
2003 GV320 4010

Re: Girard awning

Reply #9 –
No, roofline at top of wall
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: Girard awning

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Ed –
Bob, we have a 40' mid entry and Girard awning.

The awning will contact the open door while the awning is in process of extending or retracting.

Once the awning is extended there is no contact. We can open and close the door or leave it open with no problems.

We just need to remember to close the door when extending or retracting.

Roof mount or conventional mounting? Buddy has 18' available.  Is that long enough?
"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #12 –
Quote from: jcus –
G-2000 Patio Awning & G-1500 Door Awning Manual – Girard RV Awnings - Girard...

You can adjust it.
Jim

Thanks.  I see how now.

Do any of you have a preference of 12volt or 110?
"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #13 –
Mine is 110. If I had it to over and could do 12 v I would go that way. Works off inverter when not plugged in or running genny. If always plugged in 110 fine At times I have thrown a rag over anerometor to keep awning out in what I thought was light winds Have not looked into adjusting. Was told by MOT mine could not be adjusted for wind speed
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: Girard awning

Reply #14 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Mine is 110. If I had it to over and could do 12 v I would go that way. Works off inverter when not plugged in or running genny. If always plugged in 110 fine At times I have thrown a rag over anerometor to keep awning out in what I thought was light winds Have not looked into adjusting. Was told by MOT mine could not be adjusted for wind speed

Buddy says this one has the Candace motion sensor, remote and led lights

More worried about the 18' versus the 21' we have now
"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #15 –
Mine is 120 volt, also runs off inverter. Wind speed is adjustable. Should be a white plastic box [about size of cigar box]
somewhere in the coach. Mine has "somfy" on the cover. Inside is either dip switches or a adjustable pot for setting the wind speed that causes the awning to retract. I would not set it much above 20-22 mph. I tried my at 22-24 and almost lost the awning.
Jim
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Girard awning

Reply #16 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
Buddy says this one has the Candace motion sensor, remote and led lights

More worried about the 18' versus the 21' we have now
I have heard the motion sensor is much better that the wind sensor, a bonus is you do not have to worry about branches
taking off the wind sensor.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Girard awning

Reply #17 –
Bigger is better. In and out auto better. Toss up?
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: Girard awning

Reply #18 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
Roof mount or conventional mounting? Buddy has 18' available.  Is that long enough?

 Conventional mount, Bob.

I don't remember the actual length. It's probably 21'. I don't think I would miss 1 1/2 feet on each end.
2003 GV320 4010

Re: Girard awning

Reply #19 –
Quote from: Ed –
Conventional mount, Bob.

I don't remember the actual length. It's probably 21'. I don't think I would miss 1 1/2 feet on each end.

Thanks.  The girard was a secondary thought versus polishing out the zip dees and replacing the fabric.

"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #20 –
My guru buddy who has thirty years Rv service experience heavily recommended keeping the zip dees.

His comment was because of our dry camp and weather use areas.

Said the zip dees were better at wind and rain stuff.

Last trip I did tip the zip Dee for water to run off. 

No drain holes in the girard that I have seen.

Probably just replace the fabrics with linen 
"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #21 –
Concur. Girard way more convenient. Zip Dee will take rain and wind. Set it up and leave it out vs in and out with Girard
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: Girard awning

Reply #22 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Concur. Girard way more convenient. Zip Dee will take rain and wind. Set it up and leave it out vs in and out with Girard
But, make sure you tip the Zipdee. We lost ours @ Panama Beach 2 years ago..broke in half..that was a pain in the #$&%% to get it rolled up so we could travel.

Hans
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: Girard awning

Reply #23 –
Quote from: Hans&Marjet –
But, make sure you tip the Zipdee. We lost ours @ Panama Beach 2 years ago..broke in half..that was a pain in the #$&%% to get it rolled up so we could travel.

Hans

Thanks.  Tipped them many times
"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

Re: Girard awning

Reply #24 –
We were saying goodbye to some rookies with a fresh OM coach. As they turned the corner, I noticed their big awning coming out, Yikes!  It caught the light standard and ripped it off. I'm sure it was the DW that said, "now you've done it." I'm not a believer in misery loving company (except Airstreams and Foretravels) so I watched them get the awning back up, with some damage, and left quickly. Must have been a quiet trip to find a service outlet.  :-[
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