How to Replace a Vintage Awning - Airstream Forums
Jul 17, 2009 · 1. The awning came with two parts: the awning; the fru-fru dangly shade. I'm sure there's some technical name for it, but basically it's the part I use to clip my lights to. 2. There was a bunch of extra chord in the package, but I found that I didn't need to use it. 3. The first step for me was to remove my awning and tube.
Old (1970s) Zip Dee instructions - Airstream Forums
Jan 21, 2012 · At least this provides some idea on how to tame the spring motor and how one might get the awning off without killing ones self or breaking Old (1970s) Zip Dee instructions - Airstream Forums Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
'61 Bambi Awning? - Airstream Forums
Dec 5, 2004 · Your Bambi came from the factory with the awning rail on the curb-side, but the awning was an aftermarket accessory. When your Bambi was new, a pole-type awning probably would have been the more likely awning of choice. Most canvas awning makers (found in your telephone book Yellow Pages) can manufacture a "pole-type" awning for your coach.
Vintage Dometic awning Mechanism - Airstream Forums
Jan 9, 2021 · The one we would like has curved legs (at the top) and the bottoms of the legs can be removed from the body of the airstream and Vintage Dometic awning Mechanism - Airstream Forums Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Vintage awnings - Airstream Forums
Jan 17, 2011 · The awning was kept in a "pouch bag" that was fitted in the awning track. It then rolled out of the "bag" for set up. The awning was sewn in to the bag (permanetly) the bag just zippered shut after rolling the awning in it. I would think having the awning attached to the trailer would make this style of awning easier for set up/down.
Silver Streak or Vintage Aficionados, Awning Help - Airstream …
Sep 17, 2012 · The awning poles are shaped to fit the shape of the trailer with the awning sitting above the door. Would really appreciate any help, advice, info that you guys might have. We are novices in this field as Australia didn't have an airstream/silverstreak type trailer back in the day.
Vintage Pole and Rope - Best poles to purchase? - Airstream
Nov 8, 2018 · Good observation, awning longer than 10-12 ft is too long for one person to deploy! I had Marti make a 21-0" awning for my 31' foot Soverign. Bad idea, eventually sent it back to her and had it recut to fit roll up. Buy poles from Mati she …
Replacing The Fabric In Our Awning - Airstream Forums
May 21, 2017 · at sunbrellacentral.com we can get sunbrella awning/marine fabric in a "vintage" stripe for about $400 for our 10' x 20.75' awning. dreaming that if we supply fabric maybe it wouldn't cost nearly as much. as a (former) teddy bear artist and quilter i have a great appreciation for the art of sewing, still...
(Poll) Awnings on vintage trailers - Airstream Forums
Jul 13, 2010 · Thousands of vintage Airstream owners, from the 60's on, have installed several different brands of awnings. Most of them, at this point, are no longer in business. Of those that are still around, the number one choice awning, appears to be Zip Dee.
Color suggestions for Bambi awning - Airstream Forums
Dec 24, 2014 · Hi! I just put a deposit on a 1963 Vintage Airstream bambi and I'm having it renovated for a mobile shop. I'd like to stay true to the era it was made. Do you have any suggestions for the colors Airstreams would have been at that time? I'll be needing advice on awning colors: Fabric Showroom: Sunbrella fabrics And interior colors. Thanks!