Eric Drews wrote:

> I'm in the same boat. An 11' Zip-Dee would cost me $1100. Do the A&E uprights, poles or
> whatever you call them form fit to the shape of the Airstream body??
>
> ROBBDAHL@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > I had a A&E 8500 series on my 1970 Tradewind it worked fine. I also have a
> > Falkner awning on my 1986 and 1989 Airstreams, they both work great. Although
> > from looking at Zip-Dee they are made a little different and maybe better than
> > the others, but you have to also pay double the price.

I have a Carefree on my Argosy 28 motorhome. It was installed by Camping World when
the coach was new, 20 years ago, and still works fine. I've had to do only very
minor maintenance. The arms are curved and fit closely to the shape of the coach body.

John

Susi and John Burchard
saluqi@ix.netcom.com