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    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:06pm
Hi everyone,

I'm a proud new owner. I've been looking at rpods for many years and finally pulled the trigger this spring. Because of the tremendous demand for rvs this year, I had to buy mine sight unseen from an out-of-state dealer.  I made the assumption that it came with the Thule awning but I was mistaken Ouch

Are there any recommendations for the best awning that will fit my 176?  I'm ok with a manual awning and am considering installing myself since my local shop is booked out over a month.

Thanks in advance
John 
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:16pm
Does it have a keder rail? There is wall mods needed to install a THULE. If it has a keder rail, its not THULE ready. Look for a visor from PahaQue.
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Hi Mike,

I'm not sure what a keder rail is but I suspect its a roof rail of some sort?

It does have the rail system for the r-dome but I think that's it.

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A slot for awning to secure in, sounds like you do. Not THULE compatible. Won't be structural good. You need an awning that uses the keder.
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Posts: 7 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:41pm
OK.  I was really interested in one of the Thule systems.  In this case, I assume I would have to mount to the roof?
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:46pm
Good luck my friend. The wall on the THULE adaptable Pods is constructed different.
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Don't waste your money on a pahaque...either buy an r-dome, carry along an easy-up awning, or fabricate your own awning.
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One thing I did before getting a Thule awning (We had an accident which required replacing the whole side which was equipped for the Thule awning) was to make my own awning. You can order the strip for the Keder rail from Amazon and if you have a heavy-duty sewing machine, sew it on suitable material and make a custom one that fits your needs. Look at my mods for how I made mine. This link will take you to that mod directly:  http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=75522&title=our-escapod-mods#75522
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I have a PahaQue visor and I like it.
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Maybe this?

https://pahaque.com/collections/trailer-shades/products/r-pod-trailer-awning-by-pahaque
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