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    Posted: 16 Apr 2011 at 4:52pm
Much appreciated, Outbound...we will call Al!
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Apr 2011 at 7:20am
I had our awning made by bearcreekcanvas.com who are specialists is replacing popup camper canvases.  I had used them before to make a new canvas for our last trailer and was very happy with the quality of materials and workmanship.  Bear Creek included the poles and guy ropes with the awning.

Our awning is 6'4" wide - I didn't want to go any wider as I didn't want it to be affected too much by the curve of the trailer.  I was also concerned that a wider awning could interfere with the door.

Anyway... call Al at Bear Creek and speak with him (I suggest that you call instead of email).  He's a nice guy and will be happy to answer your questions and offer you his advice.
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Outbound,
Did you make the awning or did you have it made? Either way, how could we find out how to make it or who to contact to have one made. It looks purrfect!
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Apr 2011 at 7:24pm
Welcome MandaHolmes!

We've got an r-dome, and we'll set it up when we're meeting up with camping friends and its going to be cold or wet and we need the extra gathering space.  The rest of the time, when its just the two of us, we use a little awning that I had made:


Our awning takes three minutes to set up or take down, fits in the r-dome channel and suits our needs for a little bit of shade or protection from rain very well.  I find a well made polyester weave awning mat to be essential as well.
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Welcome, also, MandaHolmes!  Smile
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Welcome!  We have the standard 10 x 10, and you are right that it won't fit over the door.  A friend with a popup has the same problem and uses 4 milk crates to give it a little extra height to get over their door.  I haven't tried that with the 'pod.  We don't mind a gap and often have to place the EZ-up away from the 'pod anyway due to the layout of the campsite.
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What size ez up do you use? We bought one but it is not tall enough to go over the door! Thanks
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the r dome isn't especially cool but we love the extra room it provides.
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Posts: 3990 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jul 2010 at 1:27pm
I went out with the Tape Measure last night and did some rough checking.  10' would be too wide for the R-Pod as the Door on my 171 would hit it and not open all the way (that is what I do not like about the R-Dome).  I'm going to get a cheap blue tarp and start playing much to my Wife's dismay on trying to find the right width that will give me the maximum amount of coverage.  She keeps reminding me we have easy ups and also the R-Dome to use BUT I want another mod Big smile 
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