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    Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 4:05pm
 It helps to use a pair of pliers to bend the corners of the track to flare them out on the end that you feed the awning into. And some have including myself have replaced the screws to give more clearance in the track when doing this stainless steel screws were used.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 4:36pm
We will also spray a little bit of silicone in the track which helps the dome slide through a lot easier.
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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Apr 2014 at 7:29pm
I would definitely flare the ends.

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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 May 2014 at 4:26pm
Any news on this?
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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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