| New Zip Dee Awning [message #305748] |
Sun, 21 August 2016 18:01  |
mickey szilagyi
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We just installed a new Zip Dee awning and are contemplating whether or not to install the travel latch. The two end screw type fasteners that hold the awing closed and against the coach seem to be adequate however there must be a reason the travel latch came into existence. We would appreciate any comments on the travel latch, when it first became available and why. We realize perhaps it's just a good back up in case one or both of the primary fasteners comes loose during travel. How many of you actually have the travel latch installed with your Zip Dee awning? Has anyone had the unfortunate situation of their Zip Dee awning coming loose during travel?
Secondly, the recommended placement location for the latch is between one and two feet from the rear of the awning/coach. Why isn't this location more towards the front of the coach as that seems the most likely place that there would be turbulence or where the awning might start to come loose.
As always thanks in advance for your comments.
Mickey
1977 Kingsley, 403, Lansing, MI
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| Re: New Zip Dee Awning [message #305755 is a reply to message #305748] |
Sun, 21 August 2016 18:55  |
Scott Nutter
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My Zipdee is the old style without the safety latch. I have never had a problem with it coming loose while traveling, and I go fast! But when I secure it it is screwed on TIGHT....
My quess is that the lawyers got involved due to a frivolous law suit, and that dollar part was the cheapest way out. Being that it was included, I would install it. But in my opinion, not needed.. Just my screwed up opinion, hope it helps.. Scott
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, Dave Lenzi super duty mid axle disc brakes, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Zip Dee Awning [message #305756 is a reply to message #305748] |
Sun, 21 August 2016 18:49 |
emerystora
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Years back when we first got our smaller awning on the driver's side we were traveling and encountered a huge cross wind. Our ZipDee started to unfurl and we had to pull over and tie it back to our motorhome with some rope over the roof.
Back then if you had a problem they would send you a free travel latch.
I installed it according to their instructions and have never had a problem since.
We don't have a travel latch on the large passenger side awning. I was not aware that there was one.
We have had the ZipDee for thirty years now and it's still in great shape.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Aug 21, 2016, at 5:01 PM, Mickey Szilagyi wrote:
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> We just installed a new Zip Dee awning and are contemplating whether or not to install the travel latch. The two end screw type fasteners that hold
> the awing closed and against the coach seem to be adequate however there must be a reason the travel latch came into existence. We would appreciate
> any comments on the travel latch, when it first became available and why. We realize perhaps it's just a good back up in case one or both of the
> primary fasteners comes loose during travel. How many of you actually have the travel latch installed with your Zip Dee awning? Has anyone had the
> unfortunate situation of their Zip Dee awning coming loose during travel?
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> Secondly, the recommended placement location for the latch is between one and two feet from the rear of the awning/coach. Why isn't this location
> more towards the front of the coach as that seems the most likely place that there would be turbulence or where the awning might start to come loose.
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> As always thanks in advance for your comments.
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> Mickey
> 1977 Kingsley, 403, Lansing, MI
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Zip Dee Awning [message #305793 is a reply to message #305769] |
Mon, 22 August 2016 06:29 |
kstockwell
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Man, thanks for making me realize there's nothing keeping my driver's side awning in other than the spring....
I have the screw knobs on the passenger side that I crank down tightly; but the driver's side I just pull and it opens. though I do have to pull hard... should I get a latch?
It's been on the coach for a long time and no else has done anything
kelly
1978 Kingsley
Putney VT
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Zip Dee Awning [message #305800 is a reply to message #305793] |
Mon, 22 August 2016 09:57 |
powerjon
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I have them on both sides too!
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
> On Aug 22, 2016, at 7:29 AM, kelly stockwell wrote:
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> Man, thanks for making me realize there's nothing keeping my driver's side awning in other than the spring....
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> I have the screw knobs on the passenger side that I crank down tightly; but the driver's side I just pull and it opens. though I do have to pull
> hard... should I get a latch?
> It's been on the coach for a long time and no else has done anything
>
> kelly
> --
> 1978 Kingsley
> Putney VT
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Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Zip Dee Awning [message #305821 is a reply to message #305819] |
Mon, 22 August 2016 13:53 |
kstockwell
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OK! I'll get one. I don't need any surprises like that. Accidentally blowing the horn is enough.
And I need a new knurled pull nut thing that goes out on the arm to lock the full awning out, I think was $20 from them.
Thanks again for the fear/tip
kelly
hal kading wrote on Mon, 22 August 2016 14:48Kelly You haven't lived until you are driving down the road at 55 or 60 with a strong left to right crosswind. Then encounter a gust that fully extends the driver side awning with a loud pop that scares you s***less - the gust subsides and the awning retracts with a bang. Very exciting. Only once and you will order the travel latch.
Hal Kading Buskirk Stretch Las Cruces NM
1978 Kingsley
Putney VT
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