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Nomad2010
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Topic: New Awning Concept Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 12:19pm |
That awning does look good. I may give it a try if I can find one.
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Scott & Kim
The Mountains are calling and a Podding we must go!
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techntrek
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Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 8:23pm |
Looks good.
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Row pod
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Posted: 26 Jun 2014 at 5:49pm |
We love the Dome, but thought an awning would be best for one-night trips and to let us take the Dome down to dry before storing. As we all know, the R-pod awning market is nonexistent, so as we do frequently, we made it ourselves. Purchased a clearance 7x12' piece of awning material ($70.00 including shipping). The cord on the awing was not big enough around, so we bought a roll of soft clear plastic tubing and split it long-wise to fit over the awning's cord - glued it there. This fits in the same track as the Dome. Then purchased two replacement fiberglass tent poles with tension cord, cut them to fit into a seam that I sewed onto the other end of the awning. Put in 3 grommets, bought aluminum extension tent poles and made straps to anchor with stakes to the ground at an angle. The total costs for all parts was less than $125.00 and a little sewing time. We will be bringing it to the Oregon Rally in September.
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rhs
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Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 5:44pm |
I ordered one for my 178. It did not work. After talking to Mike it was determined that the one they made was not suitable for that model (not long enough). Sent mine back on their authorization. As far as I can tell they do not make one for a 178.
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Kermit
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Posted: 18 May 2014 at 4:26pm |
Any news on this?
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'14 182g
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RPodWeGo
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Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 11:20pm |
Walt,
I'm looking forward to the pics. A open design would be just the thing for us in the southwest as we really don't have bugs and it is ussually dry. More so for shade and that occasional thundercloud.
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RPodWeGo
RPod 177
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wingnut2312
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Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 9:00pm |
Marwayne- I think I can get away with that!!
Little jump again...can you use bleach water in the hot water tank when de-winterizing the pod?
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2014 rpod 182G
Ford Expedition
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Goose
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Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 8:07pm |
I bought a small 1/8 inch round bit for the Dremel Tool that I have to remove the burrs on the inside of the track were the screws are. You can not get a file on the inside and this worked perfect. Goose
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Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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marwayne
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Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 7:29pm |
I would definitely flare the ends.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.
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wingnut2312
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Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 4:41pm |
Thanks guys! We'll try the filing down first. I think Robin would shoot me if she saw something bent out. Lol
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2014 rpod 182G
Ford Expedition
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