[Richard]

I like Dean’s idea of leaving the channel attached, and sliding out the “key”. That is the very narrow strip of canvas that Zipdee uses to attach the stainless cover to the channel. When you look at the channel on the coach, you will see a few crimps in the channel to keep the key from sliding. The best tool I have used to uncrimp the channel is a very small pair of vise grip pliers. They have just the right nose and strength to grip the crimp and uncrimp. Somewhere on the ZipDee site are instructions for the crimp/uncrimp.

SAVE the awnings to use as a pattern for making the new ones.

Not that you expect to recoup the money you have put into this coach, but in my opinion, no awnings would be a negative to resale.