| Awnings [message #281575] |
Mon, 06 July 2015 16:23  |
Harry
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Can anyone give me a rough price of a Zip-Dee awning for a 26' GMC?
Thank you.
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| Re: Awnings [message #281576 is a reply to message #281575] |
Mon, 06 July 2015 16:37  |
dr.diesel
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FYI, the Zip Dee standard awning runs $2100, plus tax/shipping where appropriate.
I would also be interested in the Dometic price for comparison.
77 Kingsley
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| Re: Awnings [message #281731 is a reply to message #281576] |
Wed, 08 July 2015 22:09 |
trapper
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dr.diesel wrote on Mon, 06 July 2015 16:37FYI, the Zip Dee standard awning runs $2100, plus tax/shipping where appropriate.
I would also be interested in the Dometic price for comparison.
Wow. I know I was needing an awning and was researching companies....but never actually thought about the price. That's a good chunk of change.
I see many listings local for used awnings off of various RVs. Does anyone know if there is a specific size or anything for the GMC coach?
75 Glenbrook
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| Re: Awnings [message #281787 is a reply to message #281575] |
Thu, 09 July 2015 20:47 |
lqqkatjon
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It is a chunk of change.
I bought a used one. My research shows it is older then 1985. It looks and functions great. I am positive it is the original material.
The awning is having a full life now on its second gmc. I se nothing wearing out or fading anytime soon.
That says alot of the awning.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: Awnings [message #281798 is a reply to message #281787] |
Fri, 10 July 2015 06:49 |
tphipps
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The curve of the GMC body defeats purchasing a second hand awning except from a GMC. I have a old Carefree awning that I pulled from my coach. It is defective, and due to it's age and GMC style, parts are no longer available. The odds are I will never find parts.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: Awnings [message #281803 is a reply to message #281575] |
Fri, 10 July 2015 08:00 |
jhbridges
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Take a look at my pictures... the awning fitted (which later departed in a storm) had arms which folded into the awing case and clipped on the coach side. They will work on a GMC. Fixed arms must be arced to clear the side. I think mine was Dometic, it had a bock to back D logo on the case.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awnings [message #281804 is a reply to message #281798] |
Fri, 10 July 2015 08:07 |
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USAussie
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Tom,
Send me a photo of your Carefree awning and what parts you need, Jim Bounds had one in his junk pile a few years back and he might
still have it.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Phipps
The curve of the GMC body defeats purchasing a second hand awning except from a GMC. I have a old Carefree awning that I pulled
from my coach. It is defective, and due to it's age and GMC style, parts are no longer available. The odds are I will never find
parts.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: Awnings [message #281860 is a reply to message #281575] |
Sat, 11 July 2015 03:04 |
Chris Tyler
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Zip Dee is hands down the better unit, and well worth the addl cost
Back when I was parts mgr at Lazy Days there was minimum pricing in effect so dealers could not undercut the list price. But it is certainly worth checking into as a lot can change in 25 years.
Also, I would advise you to find an installer with Zip Dee experience, preferably on a GMC. They are a bit tricky if you havent done it before.
76 Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awnings [message #281890 is a reply to message #281860] |
Sat, 11 July 2015 19:14 |
jimk
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When I do Appraisels, I add $800 minimum to the value of the coach with
ZipDee.
We sell lot of A&E and Carfree(Dometic) for the SOB people, but discourage
them for the GMC.
On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 1:04 AM, Chris Tyler
wrote:
> Zip Dee is hands down the better unit, and well worth the addl cost
>
> Back when I was parts mgr at Lazy Days there was minimum pricing in effect
> so dealers could not undercut the list price. But it is certainly worth
> checking into as a lot can change in 25 years.
>
> Also, I would advise you to find an installer with Zip Dee experience,
> preferably on a GMC. They are a bit tricky if you havent done it before.
> --
> 76 Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awnings [message #281894 is a reply to message #281890] |
Sat, 11 July 2015 19:57 |
Rob
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I'd love to find a used Zip Dee near by... But it doesn't seem to be likely!
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2015-07-11, at 5:14 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
> When I do Appraisels, I add $800 minimum to the value of the coach with
> ZipDee.
> We sell lot of A&E and Carfree(Dometic) for the SOB people, but discourage
> them for the GMC.
>
> On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 1:04 AM, Chris Tyler
> wrote:
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>> Zip Dee is hands down the better unit, and well worth the addl cost
>>
>> Back when I was parts mgr at Lazy Days there was minimum pricing in effect
>> so dealers could not undercut the list price. But it is certainly worth
>> checking into as a lot can change in 25 years.
>>
>> Also, I would advise you to find an installer with Zip Dee experience,
>> preferably on a GMC. They are a bit tricky if you havent done it before.
>> --
>> 76 Glenbrook
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awnings [message #281998 is a reply to message #281931] |
Mon, 13 July 2015 10:58 |
Rob
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If I knew where it was - I'd do my best to out-bid you!
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2015-07-12, at 8:38 AM, David H. Jarvis wrote:
> The one I'm trying to get is near here.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awnings [message #282149 is a reply to message #282142] |
Wed, 15 July 2015 07:13 |
powerjon
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The awning on the 26’ is 18’ 1 & 3/4” long, that is the length that was marked on the awning on the ZipDee that we installed a number of years back. You can ask Jim K to verify.
JR Wright
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GMC Eastern States
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMCMHI
78 GMC Buskirk 30’ Stretch
1975 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
> On Jul 15, 2015, at 12:50 AM, Dan Borlase wrote:
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> That makes two of us Rob...should be 18' forsure thought!
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