Re: [VAL] Zip Dee Awning Spring Replacement

["Dave Lowrey" <airstream@xxxxxxxxxx>]

The spring's function in life is to rool the awning up and help hold it 
while it's rolled up. If you read the 'winding" directions, they say it 
shouldnt roll up by it'self untill 12-24 inches of fabric have been 
rolled up on the tube.

Now, as far as your top seam goes...

It looks like what you described, a hem for the aluminum to grip on to. 
I would guess that having that seam go wouldnt be instant death for your 
awning, trailer and everyone in the vacinity, but you would eventually 
get fabric tearing along the aluminum edge and it worul eventually let go.

I would give Zip Dee a call and ask them. They are really nice folks and 
I am sure if there is a way to fix your problem, they would know how.

We can also take a closer look when you stop by on the way to International.

Dave

P.S. - To anyone thinking of re-tensioning your awning. There is one 
heck of a spring in the tube (around 4 feet long). Make sure you keep 
the steel "inner" awning arm attached to the head when you go to unwind 
and wind it. There is no way you will be able to hold on to just the 
short arm on the head.

They say to un-wind it (counter clock wise) then wind it 7 turns plus 
one turn for each foot of awning length (my 12' awning used 19 turns). 
As I said above, it should NOT roll up on it's own when totally open. It 
should take 2-3 turns before it takes over.


Dave & Ann Lowrey - WBCCI: 5074
1977 31' Sovereign International - Mid Bath
1978 6.7 Meter Argosy Minuet - Front Gaucho