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tony rpod 180
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Calendar Event: Slide awning Rpod 180 Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 11:11am |
Has anybody installed a slide awning on there Rpod? I was trying to stay away from the high priced one you can order from Camping World, was thinking of fabricating one from tarp material. Any ideas?
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mcarter
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Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 11:14am |
I installed a Lippert from etrailer.com. For a 178 cost was under 200. Before that I used the one from PahaQue that is installed in keder rail. I like the permanent retractable one much better.
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Mike Carter
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tony rpod 180
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Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 8:19pm |
Thank you so much for that tip! I just ordered one from etrailer.com for $205, I love this forum
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Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 9:20pm |
I duct-,taped a $8 tarp to 1/2 inch braided nylon line and slide that into the rail. It's supported by off poles on the ends. An acceptable and cheap awning for boondocking. Has all the class of a FEMA roof for $50.
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Ghosthawk
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Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 7:50am |
I have not made mine yet but I found slides at a sail shop that fit the track. They are a loose enough fit that I could sew them into a poly tarp, or just tie them on at the grommet.
Cost me something like 1.49$ ea plus shipping, so I got 10.
I have the R-dome also, but wanted something very quick and easy to put up after a day of driving.
Then a day or 2 later when I have recharged my battery's I can swap it for the R-dome if desired. Or take it down and drive some more.
You can also find the rope kind that sews on. Google is your friend. Search for keder slide.
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mcarter
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Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 8:07am |
Tony rpod 180,
At this link you will find the install on a 180.
https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-solera-slide-topper-2017-forest-river-forester-lcv000165063.aspx
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Mike Carter
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tony rpod 180
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Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 8:17am |
Installation Looks fairly straight forward, now just waiting for the one I ordered to arrive. Thanks everyone
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crw8sr
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Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 10:06am |
I installed the Solera on our 190. I laid out all the parts on the driveway arranged like they go on the Pod. That helped ensure I had all the parts and made the install easier. Go for it, it's not to difficult.
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