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    Posted: 01 Aug 2018 at 3:16pm
I purchased a new 178 R-pod.  We would like to modify it to enable a rail awning to be installed. Forrest River explained the 178 has the rail system for the R-dome and it is not possible to install a Thule awning without modification and referred us to the Forum for ideas.  

I would be very appreciative if anyone has some ideas on how to approach this modification. I am very handy but new to the R-pod world.

 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Aug 2018 at 4:42pm
I have a 178 with a keder rail. It's not very easy to add a Thule awning because the wall lacks the support structure to carry the weight of the awning. The Pods with awnings have that reinforced wall structure. You may get responses but previous posts have not supported this mod.       
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 12:18pm
Thank you very much Mike.  Your response is most helpful and probably prevented me from making a big mistake a modifications that should not be done.

Sincerely,

Philip Sandoval
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Aug 2018 at 6:41am
You might consider finding slides to fit the R-dome rail, and make an awning out of a tarp that attaches to the rail, with a couple of posts at the outer corners.
 
I've seen a youtube video of a guy who did that. Our ouR-pod is a new 189 with the 11mm rail. We have the dome but we will also be building a simple awning for shade that will go up quick and easy.

I intend to use a couple of screw type dog tie-outs for corner anchors.

I found the slides for about 2.50$ ea at a sail shop. Look under "slides"
I'll use one of the silver "Heavy duty" tarps from Harbor Freight. Poles I have not yet tackled.
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