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Snowbound 
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Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
 Topic: Awning, Bathroom, & TVPosted: 27 May 2011 at 8:34am |
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We put our closet lying down in the back of the van where it holds cold weather clothing and extra towels and sheets.
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Tom and Bette
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Hodge-PODge
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Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:30am |
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How's this for an awning when your trip is too short for putting up the R-Dome? I would love something simple like this!  (Pssst . . . of course I would NEVER
 trade the R-Pod for a T@b trailer!) |
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2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
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mountain mist
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Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426 |
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:39am |
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Dang, looks like my Granny's quilt or a tablecloth. But I like the color that it gives to the campsite
 By posting this you probably have set off a blizzard of "how-to-doers" And I look forward to reading the reviews!
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'11 Forest River r.pod 171
'10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley |
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Hodge-PODge
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:41am |
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The T@b must be popular in the UK. The UK websites had all kinds of fabric designs for the awning -- they were all pretty colorful! |
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2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
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HuronSailor
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Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704 |
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:49am |
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If you leave the front and sides off the rDome, that's pretty much what it looks like, except the sides come up higher.
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.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.
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mountain mist
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Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426 |
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:52am |
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I have noticed that downsizing is the norm in Europe. And the lightweight caravans.
I think the TAB is smaller, or is it?  Sure looks to be. |
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'11 Forest River r.pod 171
'10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley |
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Hodge-PODge
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Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:58am |
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That's true, Mountain Mist. I lived in England for 3 years. It's very common to see lightweight caravans being pulled with small to midsize cars, AND they get good mileage with the petrol -- okay, okay -- with gas!
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Hodge-PODge
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Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 12:13pm |
Well, true, but don't you think this awning would be easier and take less time to set up than the dome?
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2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
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Snowbound
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Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 2:07pm |
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Not so sure about that, Diane. It has a track, same as dome, pegs down at front, same as dome and looks like it has roof poles, same as dome. Drawbacks are apparent too. Not much shelter from mosquitoes, rain or sun and no privacy either. The dome does not take much to set up. I was surprised after reading all the negative comments. Most shelters/tents etc. are easier with two people but I am pretty sure I could do it myself especially with a TWO step ladder and if I took the screens on the front and sides off to reduce the weight and smothering effect of too much fabric.
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Hodge-PODge
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Posted: 27 May 2011 at 3:07pm |
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Bette, I have yet to set my dome up. Maybe I will this weekend if my campsite has enough room, and after I've watched Pawpod's solo video one more time. Maybe I am letting myself be misled by the lack of fabric in the photo. I think it depends on what you want the R-dome for really - either a simple covered awning over the door, or a screenroom with more livable space. |
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2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
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