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| Doug Ritter (Texrbama)
Registered Member Username: Texrbama Post Number: 33 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 68.246.72.142 Rating: N/A |
I'm at the point where I want to put an awning on my Eagle. Do's and don't will be a great help. I want to purchase the best for the $$ meaning, cut not corners. I want at least 20 footer by 8 foot. Your thoughts. | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 276 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.60.233 Rating: N/A |
Doug, buy you a Zip Dee for your Eagle I have Zip Dee all the way around on my Eagle and never a problem with them.Some are using the electric awning but to me it's just something else to cause problems | ||
| Nick Badame Refrigeration Co. (Dnick85)
Registered Member Username: Dnick85 Post Number: 199 Registered: 2-2006 Posted From: 75.203.143.36  Rating: N/A |
Hi Doug, I have the A&E LA03 24'x 10' lateral arm awning It is manufactured with 4 coated cables per arm compaired to others with 2 & 3. Also has adjustable pitch. We have had it now for 2 1/2 years without any bit of trouble. You can pick your favorite Sunbrella colors for them to install in your awning. It comes with rocker switch, key fob remote, ing. lockout, wind and rain sensors, and a pole for emergency retraction if no electric is available. "Best bang for the buck" many dollars less then Gerard.. www.dometicusa.com Good Luck Nick- | ||
| Andy Wright (Wrightwy)
Registered Member Username: Wrightwy Post Number: 30 Registered: 6-2007 Posted From: 75.216.146.84 Rating: N/A |
Iam with Luvrbus we ha zip dee on our 05 and they have been on a long time and with the safety hooks no wind problems at all . And the includes wyo and mt winds lol Good luck Andy | ||
| Doug Ritter (Texrbama)
Registered Member Username: Texrbama Post Number: 34 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 68.246.209.31 Rating: N/A |
Thanks guys, I've looked into both awnings on the web. I guess my question is, is the awing going to roll up above the roof drip or below?. My windows are up to the bottom of the drip seem. Also, will the awning be curved to the roundness of the eagle roof line. I want my awning to look as good as it functions. You Bus Nuts understand, looks goes a long way. By the way..it's cold here in Connecticut. I'm ready to move back home to South Alabama/North West Florida. | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 763 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 70.221.156.50  Rating: N/A |
Doug, take a good look at Blue Goose's (Jack Campbell) Eagle. He has Zip-Dee's all around it and they look awesome. I know first hand (don't ask how)! If I could ever get him to stay still long enough in one place, I would order mine from him! Great BusNut to deal with too! Ace | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 279 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.60.233 Rating: N/A |
Doug, they curve the arms to match your roof line on the Eagle.Mine has a 8"raise so they roll up under the drip rail.To me the Zip Dee is the only one that looks good on the Eagle and Prevost FWIW | ||
| Doug Ritter (Texrbama)
Registered Member Username: Texrbama Post Number: 36 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 70.5.102.170 Rating: N/A |
So I went to the local RV dealership today who is a rep. for Zep Dee. I did not take the Eagle...too cold outside. When I inquired about installing on and Eagle Bus, the price went ut to as much as $3000.00. Furthermore, I think the guy was lost when I tried to expline that my Eagle was a Bus and not a cookie cutter RV. He go's yea, I know a buddy who put an Eagle body on a MCI chassie???. Red Flag went up. I admit, I don't everything but, can you tell me what he was talking about?. I guess the bottom line is, I want my awning to be installed by someone who understands the differance or, is this something I can do myself?. I do everything else to my rig. | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 280 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.60.233 Rating: N/A |
Doug, you can install the awning by your self when you get the railing on the rest is a snap.FWIW a friend of mine bought a 20ft from a guy at busn usa that had 4 for 150.00 ea and were new with everything to install it with. a good buy I bought the other 3 but have since gotten rid of them.3000 bucks is way out of line unless its the electric one | ||
| niles steckbauer (Niles500)
Registered Member Username: Niles500 Post Number: 823 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 71.180.67.169 Rating: N/A |
Rutgers was the first to experiment with the simplest and fastest way to de-body your Eagle or MCI for future transplant- http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1207068387060878778gsfCnE | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 867 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.48.5  Rating: N/A |
Very few will dislike Zip Dees; the only ones that I would use, just some other brands are cheaper and are pretty nice now. Put it on yourself; it's not that hard and your workmanship will most likely be better than that of any installer. | ||
| Doug Ritter (Texrbama)
Registered Member Username: Texrbama Post Number: 37 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 68.246.240.111 Rating: N/A |
I thought you guys would say put it on myself. I just wanted to hear it first hand. Well, guess the next step is locating my Zep Dee for this Eagle and buying. If anyone has a good Zep Dee contact that knows Eagles...I'm in. Thanks Bus Nuts. | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 764 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 70.221.145.73 Rating: N/A |
Call Jack Campbell! He visits here often and he can tell you yes or no if he can help you or not! Ace | ||
| Doug Ritter (Texrbama)
Registered Member Username: Texrbama Post Number: 38 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 68.246.240.111 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Ace, How do I get in touch with Jack. You can e-mail me his contact info if needed to, texrbama56@yahoo.com. Again, Thank you. | ||
| Jack Campbell (Blue_goose)
Registered Member Username: Blue_goose Post Number: 59 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 71.101.164.147  Rating: N/A |
Not to hard to find. Look at mine, been on sence 1992 with no problems. They are strong too, ask Ace. Look at my profile to get in touch. Jack |