rpod 176 awning recommendations |
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jrpappas
Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 2017 Location: Phoenix Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Topic: rpod 176 awning recommendations 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 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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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
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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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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jrpappas
Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 2017 Location: Phoenix Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:30pm |
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. John
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:36pm |
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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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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jrpappas
Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 2017 Location: Phoenix Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
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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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
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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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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podwerkz
Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 8:20pm |
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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r・pod 171 gone but not forgotten!
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 8:27pm |
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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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 11:50am |
I have a PahaQue visor and I like it.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Colt
Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 383 |
Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 5:04pm |
Maybe this? https://pahaque.com/collections/trailer-shades/products/r-pod-trailer-awning-by-pahaque
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John
'16 R-Pod 180 |
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