In recent articles on RV awnings, I’ve talked about Carefree of Colorado, Dometic from A&E Systems, Girard Systems Awnings … I’ve talked about personal experiences with these awnings from Junction City, Oregon. For Brunswick, ME.
I felt I should also mention the Zip-Dee awnings.
Before Girard … Zip-Dee awnings were the leading elite in awnings for RV applications. All Airstream trailers were equipped with Zip-Dee. Therefore, being an expensive and very high-end product, it only managed to use the most elite awning in the business.
The operation of these awnings was absolutely unique to their style. It was challenging but very rewarding to be able to show someone else how to properly and effectively operate this unique style of awning.
These awnings, like Girard’s, were extremely durable and in the day when automatic and retractable awnings did not exist … the Zip-Dee took the punishment of the wind like no other. They were very tough.
They had no struts to face the wind. They had no retractable function. And they weren’t an awning you could quickly put away to dodge the wind. They were just tough!
Only high-end and more expensive products would use this type of awnings. As mentioned above, Airstream – – – but also all Prevost bus converters would install these canopies on the most expensive bus in the business.
Today – – – these awnings are a very modern and technically advanced, durable and strong awning that will withstand wind and heat. They are probably the most custom awnings on offer today. They fit a motorhome like a glove. I think they have the best look of all the awnings you can choose from.
They have a very low maintenance fabric … you don’t have to do anything other than spray it every now and then. The colors are bright and vibrant and they are simply beautiful to look at.
The hardware used is the strongest in the business. The incidence with the hardware is minimal or null.
One problem you don’t want with an RV is a leakage problem. Every time you drill a hole in an RV, you open an avenue for water to get in and cause trouble. Zip-Dee uses a leak-resistant aluminum mesh cover to greatly reduce the chance of leaks.
They make a series of six or more window awnings that I think are better sized than most of their competitors and shaped to make a sharper, more custom fit to the side of any RV, be it a travel trailer, a fifth wheel or a motor home.
What I like best about Zip-Dee is that they are such a warm and personal company. You don’t have to go through billions of prompts on a telephone answering system to speak to a warm-blooded human being. They are wonderful people who really care about YOU!
Remember …
If you want to CRUSH the little one, buy it at Camping World!
I highly recommend that you buy from The Little Guy … you will get a better job, personal care on a personal level and be supporting kindness !!!
Happy traces …
