New 179 and need an awning!
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Topic: New 179 and need an awning!
Posted By: trixilou
Subject: New 179 and need an awning!
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 1:32pm
| I just purchased a 2017 r pod 179, and opted out of the r dome. I'm seeing a lot of pictures of interesting options for an awning, but can't find information on the size of the inside of the rail that the dome would slide into. Does anyone know? I'm thinking sail slugs or a rope the right size would slide through the rail and hold on a tarp of some sort nicely. Called Forrest River and was told that it was 1.5", which doesn't even look close. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!! |
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Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 3:44pm
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Many have used sail slugs and others have sewn a bolt rope into a tarp. Both work well. I think the keder rail on newer pods is 15mm, but someone else can answer this more definitively. I do know that 1/4" sail slugs work on our 2016 179. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 3:54pm
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Welcome to the group!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: 4runninpod
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 5:31pm
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Has anyone looked into if one of the jayco hummingbird awnings would be adaptable to a r pod?
Welcome to the group. |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 6:37pm
| Check MARTI'S Awnings in chico CA. The flat part on my 179 is 8ft. Will need two poles - she has a link to some quality adjustable poles. Now we are waiting for a time that the wind isn't blowing to try it out. |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 6:38pm
| BTW, it takes about 6 or 8 wks this time of year. |
Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 7:10am
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If you are interested in a retractable awning, nearly any household awning can be adapted to work on the Pod. You don't have to get one that is marketed as an RV awning. We like our R-Dome. It can be used as an awning or a separate room. They are kind of expensive if you have to buy one. For a bit more money, you can get Pahaque's version of the dome and from what I have seen, it seems to be better built. You can see several homemade awnings on the R-Pod Owners Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/56931970807/search/?query=awning If you're not a member, you should join. |
Posted By: trixilou
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 8:58am
Thank you!!!!! |
Posted By: trixilou
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 8:58am
| Thank you!!! So very excited to finally have my pod!! |
Posted By: Nugget
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 9:18am
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Good morning fellow campers. We are in our third day of being R-Poders, 179. So far, all is going great. We even have our 9 yr old cat on board. ( Liter box placed in shower during the day.) We have moved up in size from a Tear Drop. Loved her, but look forward to the indoor cooking & being able to stand up. We know we will enjoy learning from ya'll.
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 9:27am
I made both a slide-out cover and an awning for our R-Pod 179. Details are in my mods, the link to which is in my signature. I thought that all the awnings cost too much, and since we have the equipment to cut and sew heavier materials, and since we could get the material at an excellent price, I decided to do it myself. 
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: DanoJKU
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 7:58pm
Welcome! Tons of info here! I got an RDome with my new '17 179 and we used it for a week long trip. I am not a fan. It detracts from the overall look of the RPod and is not as easy as a traditional crank awning. I've been engineering\reverse engineering every awning solution that I can find and I plan on starting a new thread on what I've found.
I have reverse engineered Jayco's solution and have some info for you. Unfortunately, it can not be purchased or quoted without a Jayco Hummingbird VIN# so maybe that could be covered by recording one from a dealer, not sure, but that's the main obstacle. The awning they use is awesome. It's made by Carefree and it's the Longitude OEM model, so it can only be purchased direct from Jayco. I have a few alternative ideas I'm working on. https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/products/longitude.html - https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/products/longitude.html ------------- Dano and Shell 2020 Imagine 2150RB \ 2019 F150 5.0 |
Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2016 at 3:44pm
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I used sail sliders. Found them online for $1 each and zip tied them to a nice lightweight canvas tarp i had that had rings every 2". Then i bought the 10' adjustable tent poles from Cabela's For $14 each, with some bungees it can be pulled to either side for a little more shade/sun protection. The sail slugs slide in real nice and the whole thing goes up in 10 minutes. ------------- http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&title=slopod-180-mods-johnsue - SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost 
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