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ZipDee awning install [message #59623] Sat, 10 October 2009 13:40 Go to next message
lance is currently offline  lance   United States
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I just received my new ZipDee awning from the factory. It comes with GMC specific instructions but they are brief and a little confusing. Step three says, define the awning area: Fix the position of the rear arm first. Mark the rear plum reference line 1/2" from the rear edge of the compartment as shown in figure three.

I assume they mean the edge of the propane compartment but the drawing is far from scale and looks more like three inches. Can someone with a ZipDee measure yours? It's the edge of the compartment to the two screw holes in the hinge casting. Anyone? I din't want to drill a hole in the wrong spot. Thanks fellas.


1974 Palm Beach
Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59635 is a reply to message #59623] Sat, 10 October 2009 13:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Lance,

Just wondering what you had to pay for the Zip Dee?

Thanks,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
'75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324

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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Lance
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:40 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install

I just received my new ZipDee awning from the factory. It comes with GMC
specific instructions but they are brief and a little confusing. Step three
says, define the awning area: Fix the position of the rear arm first. Mark
the rear plum reference line 1/2" from the rear edge of the compartment as
shown in figure three.

I assume they mean the edge of the propane compartment but the drawing is
far from scale and looks more like three inches. Can someone with a ZipDee
measure yours? It's the edge of the compartment to the two screw holes in
the hinge casting. Anyone? I din't want to drill a hole in the wrong spot.
Thanks fellas.
--
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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59638 is a reply to message #59635] Sat, 10 October 2009 15:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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People think they get better prices by purchasing from factory.
Not so wth us .
Again the say ing "sopport your venders' do not mean much
We stock 5 ZipDee awnings here and can have them drop shipped to any
place in the USA and still charge less than the factory .

On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 11:44 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Lance,
>
> Just wondering what you had to pay for the Zip Dee?
>
> Thanks,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Lance
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:40 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>
> I just received my new ZipDee awning from the factory. It comes with GMC
> specific instructions but they are brief and a little confusing. Step three
> says, define the awning area: Fix the position of the rear arm first. Mark
> the rear plum reference line 1/2" from the rear edge of the compartment as
> shown in figure three.
>
> I assume they mean the edge of the propane compartment but the drawing is
> far from scale and looks more like three inches. Can someone with a ZipDee
> measure yours?  It's the edge of the compartment to the two screw holes in
> the hinge casting. Anyone? I din't want to drill a hole in the wrong spot.
> Thanks fellas.
> --
> 1976 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59639 is a reply to message #59635] Sat, 10 October 2009 15:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Lance,
Call me and I'll explain where to drill. (800)752-7502
Even the factory can't tell you unless your allowed to talk to the
people out in the shop.

On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 11:44 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Lance,
>
> Just wondering what you had to pay for the Zip Dee?
>
> Thanks,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Lance
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:40 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>
> I just received my new ZipDee awning from the factory. It comes with GMC
> specific instructions but they are brief and a little confusing. Step three
> says, define the awning area: Fix the position of the rear arm first. Mark
> the rear plum reference line 1/2" from the rear edge of the compartment as
> shown in figure three.
>
> I assume they mean the edge of the propane compartment but the drawing is
> far from scale and looks more like three inches. Can someone with a ZipDee
> measure yours?  It's the edge of the compartment to the two screw holes in
> the hinge casting. Anyone? I din't want to drill a hole in the wrong spot.
> Thanks fellas.
> --
> 1976 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59641 is a reply to message #59638] Sat, 10 October 2009 16:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 1:54 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> People think they get better prices by purchasing from factory.
> Not so wth us .
> Again the say ing  "sopport your venders' do not mean much
> We stock 5 ZipDee awnings here and can have them drop shipped to any
> place in the USA and still charge less than the factory .
>
> On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 11:44 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>> Lance,
>>
>> Just wondering what you had to pay for the Zip Dee?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Rob Mueller
>> Sydney, Australia
>> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
>> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Lance
>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:40 AM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>>
>> I just received my new ZipDee awning from the factory. It comes with GMC
>> specific instructions but they are brief and a little confusing. Step three
>> says, define the awning area: Fix the position of the rear arm first. Mark
>> the rear plum reference line 1/2" from the rear edge of the compartment as
>> shown in figure three.
>>
>> I assume they mean the edge of the propane compartment but the drawing is
>> far from scale and looks more like three inches. Can someone with a ZipDee
>> measure yours?  It's the edge of the compartment to the two screw holes in
>> the hinge casting. Anyone? I din't want to drill a hole in the wrong spot.
>> Thanks fellas.
>> --
>> 1976 Palm Beach
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>
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>



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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59651 is a reply to message #59638] Sat, 10 October 2009 15:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Jim,

You are a great guy and a boon to the GMC community but with all due respect
I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing the lecture about "supporting the
vendors."

I just checked the spreadsheets I keep on what I've spent on my two GMC's
and I've "supported the vendors" for parts and labor to the tune of roughly:

The Blue Streak: $5,500
Double Trouble: $17,000

This does not include what I spent while I was back there recently!

I was not "shopping" for a better price I just want to know how much the
awnings cost!

Instead of giving us a lecture how about providing the price for:

1) The Passenger side?

2) The full length Drivers side?

Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
'75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324

-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:54 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install

People think they get better prices by purchasing from factory.
Not so wth us .
Again the say ing "sopport your venders' do not mean much
We stock 5 ZipDee awnings here and can have them drop shipped to any
place in the USA and still charge less than the factory .

Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59660 is a reply to message #59635] Sat, 10 October 2009 18:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jerry Holloway is currently offline  Jerry Holloway   United States
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install


> Lance,
>
> Just wondering what you had to pay for the Zip Dee?
>
> Thanks,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Lance
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:40 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>
> I just received my new ZipDee awning from the factory. It comes with GMC
> specific instructions but they are brief and a little confusing. Step
> three
> says, define the awning area: Fix the position of the rear arm first. Mark
> the rear plum reference line 1/2" from the rear edge of the compartment as
> shown in figure three.
>
> I assume they mean the edge of the propane compartment but the drawing is
> far from scale and looks more like three inches. Can someone with a ZipDee
> measure yours? It's the edge of the compartment to the two screw holes in
> the hinge casting. Anyone? I din't want to drill a hole in the wrong spot.
> Thanks fellas.
> --
> 1976 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59661 is a reply to message #59635] Sat, 10 October 2009 19:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jerry Holloway is currently offline  Jerry Holloway   United States
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call Jim Webb at zip dee, he can explain it to you. He is the Pres.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install


> Lance,
>
> Just wondering what you had to pay for the Zip Dee?
>
> Thanks,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Lance
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:40 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>
> I just received my new ZipDee awning from the factory. It comes with GMC
> specific instructions but they are brief and a little confusing. Step
> three
> says, define the awning area: Fix the position of the rear arm first. Mark
> the rear plum reference line 1/2" from the rear edge of the compartment as
> shown in figure three.
>
> I assume they mean the edge of the propane compartment but the drawing is
> far from scale and looks more like three inches. Can someone with a ZipDee
> measure yours? It's the edge of the compartment to the two screw holes in
> the hinge casting. Anyone? I din't want to drill a hole in the wrong spot.
> Thanks fellas.
> --
> 1976 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59663 is a reply to message #59651] Sat, 10 October 2009 19:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Rob,
I have certain interest as I have donated a final drive to the net
that came up with $4,000 . Not that this will not continue without
that , but it sure can not hurt.
Gmc International has benefited fro my donation twice a year for the
last 3 1/2 years and at the meeting Emery Stora mentioned how much it
has helped them to stay in a good financial position.
I donated to the Classics around $1,000 when they were trying to
acquire a Frbulator for their club.
Rob, I will not stop mentioning the phrase of supporting, Billy Massy
is not getting much back for us using his photo sites.
Rob, I consider you a friend, but Unless other people that have
understanding of my history tell me to shut up. I will continue to
sound off when it is were obvious that they could have received a same
or better cost just by purchasing from a vendor that have vested
interest.

On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> You are a great guy and a boon to the GMC community but with all due respect
> I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing the lecture about "supporting the
> vendors."
>
> I just checked the spreadsheets I keep on what I've spent on my two GMC's
> and I've "supported the vendors" for parts and labor to the tune of roughly:
>
> The Blue Streak: $5,500
> Double Trouble: $17,000
>
> This does not include what I spent while I was back there recently!
>
> I was not "shopping" for a better price I just want to know how much the
> awnings cost!
>
> Instead of giving us a lecture how about providing the price for:
>
> 1) The Passenger side?
>
> 2) The full length Drivers side?
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:54 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>
> People think they get better prices by purchasing from factory.
> Not so wth us .
> Again the say ing  "sopport your venders' do not mean much
> We stock 5 ZipDee awnings here and can have them drop shipped to any
> place in the USA and still charge less than the factory .
>
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
> _______________________________________________
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1-800-752-7502
Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59664 is a reply to message #59651] Sat, 10 October 2009 19:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Gary Worobec is currently offline  Gary Worobec   United States
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Rob,
Ease up.

Thanks

Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier


----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install


> Jim,
>
> You are a great guy and a boon to the GMC community but with all due
> respect
> I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing the lecture about "supporting the
> vendors."
>
> I just checked the spreadsheets I keep on what I've spent on my two GMC's
> and I've "supported the vendors" for parts and labor to the tune of
> roughly:
>
> The Blue Streak: $5,500
> Double Trouble: $17,000
>
> This does not include what I spent while I was back there recently!
>
> I was not "shopping" for a better price I just want to know how much the
> awnings cost!
>
> Instead of giving us a lecture how about providing the price for:
>
> 1) The Passenger side?
>
> 2) The full length Drivers side?
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:54 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>
> People think they get better prices by purchasing from factory.
> Not so wth us .
> Again the say ing "sopport your venders' do not mean much
> We stock 5 ZipDee awnings here and can have them drop shipped to any
> place in the USA and still charge less than the factory .
>
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
> _______________________________________________
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>
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59666 is a reply to message #59651] Sat, 10 October 2009 19:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Jerry,
He nneds help today

On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> You are a great guy and a boon to the GMC community but with all due respect
> I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing the lecture about "supporting the
> vendors."
>
> I just checked the spreadsheets I keep on what I've spent on my two GMC's
> and I've "supported the vendors" for parts and labor to the tune of roughly:
>
> The Blue Streak: $5,500
> Double Trouble: $17,000
>
> This does not include what I spent while I was back there recently!
>
> I was not "shopping" for a better price I just want to know how much the
> awnings cost!
>
> Instead of giving us a lecture how about providing the price for:
>
> 1) The Passenger side?
>
> 2) The full length Drivers side?
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:54 AM
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> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>
> People think they get better prices by purchasing from factory.
> Not so wth us .
> Again the say ing  "sopport your venders' do not mean much
> We stock 5 ZipDee awnings here and can have them drop shipped to any
> place in the USA and still charge less than the factory .
>
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59668 is a reply to message #59666] Sat, 10 October 2009 19:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Rob,
The Zip Dee for the passenger side is $1,645 plus freight from factory.
The driver side Window full size is $776 plus freight.

On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> Jerry,
> He nneds help today
>
> On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>> Jim,
>>
>> You are a great guy and a boon to the GMC community but with all due respect
>> I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing the lecture about "supporting the
>> vendors."
>>
>> I just checked the spreadsheets I keep on what I've spent on my two GMC's
>> and I've "supported the vendors" for parts and labor to the tune of roughly:
>>
>> The Blue Streak: $5,500
>> Double Trouble: $17,000
>>
>> This does not include what I spent while I was back there recently!
>>
>> I was not "shopping" for a better price I just want to know how much the
>> awnings cost!
>>
>> Instead of giving us a lecture how about providing the price for:
>>
>> 1) The Passenger side?
>>
>> 2) The full length Drivers side?
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob Mueller
>> Sydney, Australia
>> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
>> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:54 AM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>>
>> People think they get better prices by purchasing from factory.
>> Not so wth us .
>> Again the say ing  "sopport your venders' do not mean much
>> We stock 5 ZipDee awnings here and can have them drop shipped to any
>> place in the USA and still charge less than the factory .
>>
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
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>
>
>
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> 1-800-752-7502
>



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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59676 is a reply to message #59651] Sat, 10 October 2009 20:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kincaid76royale is currently offline  kincaid76royale   United States
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Hi All:

Jim Kanomata is a great guy and a boon to the GMC community, period!

We love our GMC and it is everything we were looking for in a motorhome
(except for being 30 yrs old and in need of constant attention) but we could
not operate this machine if it wasn't for the support of Jim, Nick, Alonzo
and Danny. I don't care what they need to charge to stay in business because
if they close down we will be forced to go to a SOB and separate from our
new GMC friends. Owning a GMC is a hobby and a way of life not a means to go
camping-on-the-cheap although it is a lot less expensive than a new class A.

Support our vendors!

Jack Kincaid, Castro Valley, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install


> Jim,
>
> You are a great guy and a boon to the GMC community but with all due
> respect
> I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing the lecture about "supporting the
> vendors."
>
> I just checked the spreadsheets I keep on what I've spent on my two GMC's
> and I've "supported the vendors" for parts and labor to the tune of
> roughly:
>
> The Blue Streak: $5,500
> Double Trouble: $17,000
>
> This does not include what I spent while I was back there recently!
>
> I was not "shopping" for a better price I just want to know how much the
> awnings cost!
>
> Instead of giving us a lecture how about providing the price for:
>
> 1) The Passenger side?
>
> 2) The full length Drivers side?
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:54 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install
>
> People think they get better prices by purchasing from factory.
> Not so wth us .
> Again the say ing "sopport your venders' do not mean much
> We stock 5 ZipDee awnings here and can have them drop shipped to any
> place in the USA and still charge less than the factory .
>
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59685 is a reply to message #59661] Sat, 10 October 2009 21:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
GMCWiperMan is currently offline  GMCWiperMan   United States
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Hey, Jerry,

It worked! Congratulations & welcome aboard.

Ken H.

Jerry Holloway wrote:
> call Jim Webb at zip dee, he can explain it to you. He is the Pres.
> ----- Original Message -----
> ZipDee awning install
>
> I just received my new ZipDee awning from the factory. It comes with GMC
> specific instructions but they are brief and a little confusing. Step
> three
> says, define the awning area: Fix the position of the rear arm first. Mark
> the rear plum reference line 1/2" from the rear edge of the compartment as
> shown in figure three.
>
> I assume they mean the edge of the propane compartment but the drawing is
> far from scale and looks more like three inches. Can someone with a ZipDee
> measure yours? It's the edge of the compartment to the two screw holes in
> the hinge casting. Anyone? I din't want to drill a hole in the wrong spot.
> Thanks fellas.
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59709 is a reply to message #59668] Sun, 11 October 2009 07:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Jim,

Thank you.

Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
'75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324

-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:45 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install

Rob,
The Zip Dee for the passenger side is $1,645 plus freight from factory.
The driver side Window full size is $776 plus freight.

Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: ZipDee awning install [message #59717 is a reply to message #59623] Sun, 11 October 2009 09:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
carguy is currently offline  carguy   United States
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Here's my experience. I bought my Zip-Dee from a local GMC dealer and had him install it for me. Turns out, although he was a "authorized" dealer/installer, that my awning was the first Zip-Dee that he had installed. He followed the GMC specific instructions supplied by Zip-Dee and started to install the awning. During the install it became obvious to me that the rear arm was going to overlap the propane compartment door. I pointed this out but unfortunatly the holes had already been drilled along the lenght of the awning. The rear arm support was moved aft as far as possible to minimize the interference but, overall, the installation did not end up being as "perfect" as I would have liked.

The point is, do not trust the supplied installation directions from Zip-Dee. I recall Jim Bounds saying on this forum to throw away the supplied directions and get in touch with him for install tips.

good Luck.


Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
Coshocton OH
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59720 is a reply to message #59668] Sun, 11 October 2009 10:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lance is currently offline  lance   United States
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Gee whizz fellas, I asked a simple question and got fifteen replies but no one has directly answered my question. To reply to some of the other statements: I said I received my awning from ZipDee but I didn't buy it from them. I went trough a local RV store and paid $2200.00 and change for both sides plus $200.00 shipping. I tried to order through a GMC vendor whom I won't mention. They told me I'd have to pay shipping twice, once to then and again to me. Their price was nearly $2600.00 plus double shipping.

Now, can someone tell me where to drill? I appreciate the enthusiasm but I'm hoping to get this thing on the coach this weekend, at least the patio awning on the passenger side. Thanks again for the help and advice.

Lance Von Prum


1974 Palm Beach
Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59721 is a reply to message #59717] Sun, 11 October 2009 10:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Bill,
This problem with the door is always a challenge.
We need to fudge it on both the front and rear sections .
Most will find that they need to unhook the rafter arm when opening
the propane door.
Be cause your a authorized dealer does not mean they are proficient in
installs. It is hard to really qualify.
In our case, we have very good relationship with all but one repair
shop so there is nothing we can't find our how to do it properly
before we start a project.
You'll see this error on lots of them.




On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 7:59 AM, Bill Brown <carguybill@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
> Here's my experience.  I bought my Zip-Dee from a local GMC dealer and had him install it for me.  Turns out, although he was a "authorized" dealer/installer, that my awning was the first Zip-Dee that he had installed.  He followed the GMC specific instructions supplied by Zip-Dee and started to install the awning.  During the install it became obvious to me that the rear arm was going to overlap the propane compartment door.  I pointed this out but unfortunatly the holes had already been drilled along the lenght of the awning.  The rear arm support was moved aft as far as possible to minimize the interference but, overall, the installation did not end up being as "perfect" as I would have liked.
>
> The point is, do not trust the supplied installation directions from Zip-Dee.  I recall Jim Bounds saying on this forum to throw away the supplied directions and get in touch with him for install tips.
>
> good Luck.
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59723 is a reply to message #59720] Sun, 11 October 2009 10:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Lance, I told you to call me.
(800)752-7502 It is Sunday but I'm here to help.



On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 8:24 AM, Lance <lance@vonprum.com> wrote:
>
>
> Gee whizz fellas, I asked a simple question and got fifteen replies but no one has directly answered my question. To reply to some of the other statements: I said I received my awning from ZipDee but I didn't buy it from them. I went trough a local RV store and paid $2200.00 and change for both sides plus $200.00 shipping. I tried to order through a GMC vendor whom I won't mention. They told me I'd have to pay shipping twice, once to then and again to me.  Their price was nearly $2600.00 plus double shipping.
>
> Now, can someone tell me where to drill?  I appreciate the enthusiasm but I'm hoping to get this thing on the coach this weekend, at least the patio awning on the passenger side. Thanks again for the help and advice.
>
> Lance Von Prum
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Re: [GMCnet] ZipDee awning install [message #59724 is a reply to message #59720] Sun, 11 October 2009 10:48 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Bob Horton is currently offline  Bob Horton   Canada
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Trey wrote"
I would like to NOT run the compressor weekly when we spin up the system.
What is the easiest way to disable the compressor until needed?"
###########################################################
I added a VIar compressor to my coach. I also still have the Dana compressor and I can select either with a switch in the front compartment. On the dash I have the viair pressure guage and switch which can turn off the whole shooting match. The compressors themselves are fed through a relay.

I can also charge the air tank from a quick disconnect fitting on the tank with a compressor in the garage which meanss I don't have to start the engine and run the compressors if I want to increase the pressure in the airbags.

When I installed the viair I also bought the combined pressure switch and relay. After one year it was toast and I went back to the separate air pressure switch that was on the coach when I got it.

The pressure holds up pretty well and the coach stays up for a few months on hold although I have it sitting on a couple of jackstands right now and are giving the airbags a bit of a siesta.My original airtank gave out and I replaced it with Jim L stainless tank which is a thing of beauty.

Bob Horton
Brandon, Manitoba
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