Awning

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   I haven't actually done this yet but was thinking that It might be possible for my local awning or canvas shop to make me an awning that will track into the dome tract attach some cross poles to the trailer like on my old pop up and run poles to the ground stake in front. For a quicker up I was considering a 10 foot tarp with velcro attached to the top of the pod and one end of the tarp. Would need to sew the velcro to the tarp I think. And tent poles staked at the front.  I do miss and awning

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Heidi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Location: Cicero NY Status: Offline Points: 285	Post Options Post Reply Quote Heidi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Aug 2009 at 7:27pm
	I haven't actually done this yet but was thinking that It might be possible for my local awning or canvas shop to make me an awning that will track into the dome tract attach some cross poles to the trailer like on my old pop up and run poles to the ground stake in front. For a quicker up I was considering a 10 foot tarp with velcro attached to the top of the pod and one end of the tarp. Would need to sew the velcro to the tarp I think. And tent poles staked at the front. I do miss and awning
	we R-pod people 175 ,2 peeps and one small horse

Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Jul 2009 Location: Oshawa, ON Status: Offline Points: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote Outbound Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2009 at 3:31am
	Honestly, if you've used silicon lube in the c-channel, its extraordinarily easy to push an awning into place - no stepladder required. Much easier than velcro or another type of fastener.
	Craig :: 2008 Mazda Tribute :: 2009 r-pod 171, The Johnnie Ray

yizit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wis. Dells, WI Status: Offline Points: 984	Post Options Post Reply Quote yizit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Aug 2009 at 6:35pm
	We also talked with a local awning guy and he said anything could be done to get an awning on the RPod. We just haven't done it yet since a "custom" awning cost extra $$$.
	Former owner of 2009 Rpod 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek 190P Conversion Van

David Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Location: Brownsburg, IN Status: Offline Points: 72	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2009 at 3:14am
	I think I may have found something "off the shelf" that looks like it would work very well. Check out omnistor.com and see what you think. They have several models of awnings and smaller window awnings, with a lot of mounting options. The USA distributor is Thule - the bike rack people. While camping this weekend and getting dumped on with rain again, I had the good fortune of having someone in a Sprinter class B park right across from me. It had one on it and it had only two brackets attaching it to the RV. I'm going to make some phone calls and/or emails and get some more info. David - RP173
	Hope to see you "out there" David - weird guy with a wolf Dixie - German Shepherd RP173 - "Campground Assault Vehicle 1" 2009 Silverado 5.3L V8

HuronSailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Status: Offline Points: 860	Post Options Post Reply Quote HuronSailor Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2009 at 3:57am
	The first time I attempted to put up the Rdome was pretty gruesome, especially that long segmented aluminum pole. It was like handling an armload of live snakes. And the generic instruction booklet is apparently meant to be used for everything from boiling water to launching the space shuttle. But I agree with Outbound. The tent is really not that hard to put up if you do a few things: 1) file the sharp corners off the track ends 2) make sure all the track screws are screwed in all the way 3) check for and file off the bigger dents in the track put there when every. single. screw. is installed (Ah, FR, a little process re-engineering needed maybe? C'mon. Seriously.) 4) squirt some silicone lube in the track Then you can stand at one end of the track and simply push the tent through with no problems at all. Muuuch better. We've got our routine down now so we don't even need a ladder or stool to put the Rdome up, takes less than 10 minutes total. Really, the Rdome is nice. Really.
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