R-Pod 179 awning

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   Hi Tom,
We really like our awning and it is very, very well made and sturdy. Typically we do not travel with the awning attached to the R-Pod although we could. Here are some points about the awning:
- We need a ladder to start the awning in the keder rail. (we are only 5"6" at the tallest)
- Helps to have two people, one to thread it and one to pull.
- We cut a short 2" Piece of clear plastic tubing to stuff into the rail at either end of the awning. This keeps it in place and stops it from slipping in the rail when windy etc.
- We use two guy lines on the ends and one for the middle pole.

While it is more work than having one permanently attached to the camper it functions really well. You can reference us to Bear Creek  Canvas in reference to the size we ordered. 

Hope this was helpful. Kathy

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D. K. CAMPERS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2015 Location: Westfield, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Topic: R-Pod 179 awning Posted: 16 Jan 2017 at 8:04pm
	Hi Tom, We really like our awning and it is very, very well made and sturdy. Typically we do not travel with the awning attached to the R-Pod although we could. Here are some points about the awning: - We need a ladder to start the awning in the keder rail. (we are only 5"6" at the tallest) - Helps to have two people, one to thread it and one to pull. - We cut a short 2" Piece of clear plastic tubing to stuff into the rail at either end of the awning. This keeps it in place and stops it from slipping in the rail when windy etc. - We use two guy lines on the ends and one for the middle pole. While it is more work than having one permanently attached to the camper it functions really well. You can reference us to Bear Creek Canvas in reference to the size we ordered. Hope this was helpful. Kathy
	Deb and Kathy

MoPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2013 Location: Pittsville, MO Online Status: Offline Posts: 106	Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 9:38am
	I have an sack awning for sale for a 179 in the flea market section. Check it out.
	Bill & Nancy 2015 RPod 179 Previously 2010 RPod 176 2014 Explorer Sport

Taospod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2016 Location: Taos, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 14 Jan 2017 at 4:57pm
	Hi Deb and Kathy, Came across your post while looking for an awning for our 179. Talked to Bear Creek Canvas and ready to order, but was a bit concerned that I have not found many references in the Forum regarding this product. A year and a half later, are you still happy with your choice? Has it held up? Do you keep it in its case on the side of the trailer while traveling? Have you found you need access to a ladder while threading it through the keder rail? Sorry to bother with all these questions, but wanted to make a good choice. Tom (TaosPod).

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297	Posted: 27 Jul 2016 at 10:23pm
	My solution was to make my own. It isn't as deep as the ones above as I was trying to make it with one piece of fabric. It also had to be workable with the support system I made for it. Pictures are in my mods. This is the specific link to a description and pictures. My goal was to have an awning that would keep us dry going in and out if it were to rain. I would not be able to fit a table under it, but if I were inclined, I could carry a separate pop-up for that purpose.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4514	Posted: 27 Jul 2016 at 8:35pm
	Nice!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

harleydude Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Jul 2016 Location: Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 27 Jul 2016 at 8:18pm
	Thanks for the inspiration for a custom awning. We live in the mountains near Denver so we had Acme Tent and Canvas make our awning. Fits in the awning rail just like yours. Details are: - Attaches to 179 awning rail - 10' wide, 8' deep - Support poles are adjustable to a max height of just under 8' - We have a middle grommet in case we need a third support pole. On our test drive we seemed fine with two. - Fabric is a super light acyrlic awning fabric. Fold up and fits in a small canvas bag

NMJohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Jun 2015 Location: Gallup, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 35	Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 11:07pm
	This is great! I hope they would mass produce them and bring down the cost a little. We ordered a new 179 and will take delivery at the end of August. But we've been unable to find a good option like this. But $300 is about $100 too much I believe. Maybe $229? On our old camper we had a similar awning and inside the pouch there were 3 velcro strips that held it in place. Also, it's good to have the pouch about 4-6" wider on each end so if the rolling up isn't "neat", it will still fit in. I'll be sure to keep your post as a good reference. Thanks again for sharing.

D. K. CAMPERS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2015 Location: Westfield, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 10:39pm
	$310 delivered. Assume shipping rates will vary.
	Deb and Kathy

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 10:17pm
	How much did it cost?

D. K. CAMPERS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2015 Location: Westfield, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 9:46pm
	www.bearcreekcanvas.com phone: 715-659-2777 We actually wish we had the awning made another 6 inches longer. It would still work fine. The bag they made for us is 6" finished and we would have preferred 6 1/2".
	Deb and Kathy