Add-A-Room Zipper Replacement

[funcube2]

The zipper on my add-a-room does not zip down properly.  I would like to replace it myself.  Where can I find a 6 foot zipper?

[abbear]

Look in the phone book for a store that sells backpacking sleeping bags (Like REI), give them a call and see who they recommend for gear repair. Or you might try someplace that repairs sails.  That's the type of place that would have a zipper that long (or know where to get one locally) and be able to talk to you both about the zipper and the best way to replace it.

[kathybrj]

How old is your AAR? Mine was just over a year old when I took it back to our dealer. For less than $20 in shipping costs, they sent it back to Fleetwood and I had 3 zippers replaced.

If you want to do it yourself, you may also want to try a boat canvas shop.

Have you tried the zipper and snap lube available in the Pop Up Times Store? Our zipper started acting up again (it wasn't missing teeth) and we lubed it well. It seems to be working much better now!

[flyfisherman]

Another good place to look for zipper repair/replacement would be an auto upholstery shop. Certainly they would have the equipment (and the skill) to replace a zipper. There's also awning & canopy shops, but I've found the auto upholstery shops to be more reasonable in their pricing. The sure fire way to find  find out, however, is to give them a call.


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