Thule Awning Removal?

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   Hi, everyone.

First post. :)

We are looking to get
an new R-pod. All of the local dealers only have the models with the Thule awning. We would prefer the R Dome.

Has anyone successfully removed the awning and replaced it with the R Dome rail system?

We can get the model with the Thule awning by this weekend versus waiting 3 months before an ordered one arrives. 

The other option is driving 7-8 hours to a dealer that does have one, but the savings is only $800ish.
However, that brings up a whole new issue of service and warranty work. I have read too many horror stories about not being able to get things repaired locally if it was purchased somewhere else.

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louhamilton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Topic: Thule Awning Removal? Posted: 25 Jul 2017 at 3:05pm
	Hi, everyone. First post. :) We are looking to get an new R-pod. All of the local dealers only have the models with the Thule awning. We would prefer the R Dome. Has anyone successfully removed the awning and replaced it with the R Dome rail system? We can get the model with the Thule awning by this weekend versus waiting 3 months before an ordered one arrives. The other option is driving 7-8 hours to a dealer that does have one, but the savings is only $800ish. However, that brings up a whole new issue of service and warranty work. I have read too many horror stories about not being able to get things repaired locally if it was purchased somewhere else.

Richand Cindy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 25 Jul 2017 at 6:59pm
	The Thule awning is made in Europe and they sell a tent attachment. It is rumored FR is going to begin selling it but I think you can find it online and buy it now from a third party. This may be a better option than the Dome. While you can remove the Thule awning you would have to install the channels to attach the dome assuming you can even buy the channels.
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