Re: Awning fabric Reply #25 – January 02, 2020, 12:29:46 am Quote from: Dub – January 01, 2020, 10:20:28 pmI'm waiting on a shoulder replacement so work where I have to raise my arm is out.. To get this done this year I will to have it done as our full time mechanic and jack of different trades is out until may with wrist surgery. I fired our mechanic assistant so we are handicapped here.. Looking to hire a new mechanic helper but that takes time it seems.. Had 2 real mechanics fired one and 1 fell off 12 ft ladder breaking both arms. Everyone I fired needed it but leaves me with no help until some people heal up..Been a long time since I've been so helpless and I am not used to it... Thanks for all the input.Sounds like if you didnt have any bad luck you wouldnt have any luck at all.. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #26 – January 02, 2020, 04:06:56 am Actually have been quiet blessed.. Just had a couple of characters that didn't fit in here, the medical issues are things that come with time and activity.. Having the time of my life truth be told.. Blasted awning fabric is powder blue and fading.. Not torn up but needs replacing to look top notch.. It will happen in 2020. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Awning fabric Reply #27 – January 02, 2020, 08:27:52 am Old saying (I'm old): Some people make things better by coming and others make things better by leaving. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #28 – January 02, 2020, 08:47:06 am We just replaced our Air Awning with the manual ZipDee. 2 people are necessary to slide the metal flex from the top part that is in the seam track. 3 would be easier. Zip Dee uses stainless steel pop rivets. There was a private vendor that ZipDee recommend, so we used him, but I would have been better to just do it with some great friends! Not rocket science, but work. Lot's of over your head pulling on the awning, etc. Our ZipDee was 21 foot 2.5 inches long. 2 sturdy ladders are needed. I had a Little Giant ladder and would only work off of it. The tube came in at 24 feet and it's heavy. You have to have some way to load it, another challenge. Biggest challenge is the removal and re adjustment of the large spring in the awning tube, but again, doable. ZipDee supplies instructions with the package. I dealt with Linda at ZipDee and she will answer all your questions and give you prices plus shipping. You won't need all the hardware I received, since I was needing the new structs, etc.We need to replace our awning over the slide and will do this myself and a friend. Much easier to handle since it is much smaller. Quote Selected 5 Likes
Re: Awning fabric Reply #29 – January 02, 2020, 01:12:04 pm You might contact Trina @ MOT re: awning replacement. She can sew and MOT techs. can install. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Awning fabric Reply #30 – January 02, 2020, 08:29:29 pm Quote from: kimosabe99 – January 01, 2020, 03:54:55 pmWere you able to do this alone or does it take two or three guys?jkMy wife and I replaced the window awning fabric A straightforward process. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #31 – January 02, 2020, 11:22:28 pm The windows are easy. The big awning not so easy. But not that hard either with the proper supplies and help. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #32 – January 03, 2020, 05:18:22 pm Quote from: Bob and Julie – January 02, 2020, 11:22:28 pmThe windows are easy. The big awning not so easy. But not that hard either with the proper supplies and help.The roller tube on our patio awning got bent (due to my stupidity). Due to its age and our decision to change fabric color we bought a complete new patio awning assembly from Zip Dee. I installed it (with our son and son-in-law) and the installation was painless and straightforward. I highly recommend th NX upgrade and the center rafter arm. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #33 – January 03, 2020, 06:50:13 pm Quote from: D.J. Osborn – January 03, 2020, 05:18:22 pmThe roller tube on our patio awning got bent (due to my stupidity). Due to its age and our decision to change fabric color we bought a complete new patio awning assembly from Zip Dee. I installed it (with our son and son-in-law) and the installation was painless and straightforward. I highly recommend th NX upgrade and the center rafter arm. and the center rafter arm....Tell us more David Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #34 – January 04, 2020, 12:13:15 am Our roller just got bent in a big storm a couple of days ago. When I called Zip Dee, he didn't mention upgrades. I just went to their website to see what an NX upgrade was. They mention reversing the rafter supports ( a very good idea, but does it involve patching screw holes?) but little else. Nothing about a center support ( another good idea ) and nothing about cost. So how did you learn about the upgrade, and what did it cost? Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #35 – January 04, 2020, 10:10:49 am It would be best to call Zip Dee on Monday & discuss things with a representative. They can give full details and a quote on whatever you would like. I think I first learned about the NX upgrade here. It doesn't require any hole patching. I would need to check my paperwork (not close at hand right now) concerning the cost. Zip Dee personnel are great to work with. I believe I worked with Linda Johnson. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #36 – January 04, 2020, 10:18:25 am Quote from: Hans&Marjet – January 03, 2020, 06:50:13 pm and the center rafter arm....Tell us more DavidI think there are pictures at Zip Dee's Website. It provides significant added strength at the center of the patio awning long roller tube. Easy to install & use. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Awning fabric Reply #37 – January 04, 2020, 02:08:52 pm I have looked at their website again and searched the internet. There is little info about the upgrade and NO pictures of the center support. They could sure do a better job regarding this upgrade. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #38 – January 04, 2020, 02:40:20 pm Glenn Center RafterCenter RafterNX UpgradeNX Hardware Upgrade KitJohn M Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #40 – January 04, 2020, 08:36:05 pm I made a simple totally adjustable centre support for the main awning years ago and it has saved that roller tube a few times. Takes 1minute to put in place when awning out and works slick. I will post pics in the morning if anyone interested.JohnH Quote Selected 8 Likes
Re: Awning fabric Reply #42 – January 05, 2020, 12:25:11 am I just was trying to come up with my own design. I want a center support,also. The middle rafter mentioned above supports the fabric. I want to support the ROLLER. Looking forward to your post. We took the bent tube out today and rather than pay a small fortune to get a new one sent down to Mexico, we cut the pipe at the break and will rework it to be good as new. My canvass is in great shape for its age. Will now have center support. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #43 – January 05, 2020, 12:29:43 am Quote from: GleamB – January 05, 2020, 12:25:11 amI just was trying to come up with my own design. I want a center support,also. The middle rafter mentioned above supports the fabric. I want to support the ROLLER. Looking forward to your post. We took the bent tube out today and rather than pay a small fortune to get a new one sent down to Mexico, we cut the pipe at the break and will rework it to be good as new. My canvass is in great shape for its age. Will now have center support.Pictures when finished? Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #44 – January 05, 2020, 02:03:37 pm Ok simple design made out of aluminum square tubing the short piece with holes in it slides inside the long tube and the holes make it adjustable. Another piece sits in the top and I cut a 4" sewer pipe about 6"long then ran it thru the table saw to give a cradle for awning tube to sit in. 4x4"alum plate welded to bottom of long one makes a foot to stand on ground. If anyone wants to know sizes etc I will post. This unit works like a charm and I store it in pieces in basement.JohnH Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Awning fabric Reply #45 – January 05, 2020, 02:16:39 pm Glen, I can bring it with me next week end if you want to try it and see if you like it.By the way that tube can be straightened in place unless it was kinked in the middle bad.JohnH Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #46 – January 05, 2020, 04:46:15 pm Quote from: GleamB – January 05, 2020, 12:25:11 amI just was trying to come up with my own design. I want a center support,also. The middle rafter mentioned above supports the fabric. I want to support the ROLLER. Looking forward to your post.The center rafter from Zip Dee actually does supprt the roller tube. If the fabric becomes overloaded with water it will bend the roller tube toward the coach. The center rafter strengthens the tube at the center and will help prevent bending it toward the coach. A support going straight down to the ground may provide some help but will be of very little assistance in preventing the roller tube from bending toward the coach. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Awning fabric Reply #47 – January 05, 2020, 05:44:36 pm Combine them. Use both supports. Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #48 – January 05, 2020, 07:31:02 pm David, actually the support does a great job of stopping the weight of rain water that pools up causing the tube to not bend. The whole reason I made it was because of the weight load and it did exactly what I wanted in the next downpour, prevent any damage to tube. I cannot recall seeing any problem with the awning moving toward the coach but it must have a little. I am happy with the job it did and do not put the awning up overnight without it. We try not to leave it out anyway.JohnHMine has the grommets in to act as drain's too Quote Selected
Re: Awning fabric Reply #49 – January 05, 2020, 08:49:55 pm Don't all our awnings have the grommeted drain holes to let the water out? Quote Selected
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