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    Posted: 13 Nov 2012 at 9:15pm
Originally posted by Racer|X|

Slogger....u be da Mack Daddy....thanks for spearheading the effort, this is sweet.
One question/clarification...where / how are the guylines attaching to the pod?
Thanks again...another purchase...that is the only bad part, but well worth it!
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It's got short strips of keder     ...the same stuff that you slide through the top rail to install the Visor. Goes up really easy and comes down the same way.

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Slogger....u be da Mack Daddy....thanks for spearheading the effort, this is sweet.

One question/clarification...where / how are the guylines attaching to the pod?

Thanks again...another purchase...that is the only bad part, but well worth it!

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Posts: 466 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Nov 2012 at 6:44pm
Originally posted by TIDALWAVE

I think they wanted it to be able to fit the older obsolete R-150 models also. It fits my 150 model. "One size fits all" concept to decrease the number of sizes they would have to sew. This is a new start up design...and I am sure that they don't want to make too many sizes that may not sell.
 
 
That's a good point.  I hadn't realized there were more than 1-size.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Nov 2012 at 3:17pm
Excellent!  The T@B version was one of the options discussed in the past around here so its great to see it has been modified for the pods.  Looks like just enough to keep the pod dry when it is raining but not so much that it is a pain to set up for one-nighters.  Thanks for the info.
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Originally posted by Little Sweet Pea Pod

Nice, I will be ordering one.  Thanks 'Slogger for pushing the envelope. 

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It all started because I ordered on of the original T@B Visors and installed/took some pics and sent them back to PahaQue. They had been wanting to make a Visor for the R-Pods but didn't have anyone to work with. That's where I came in    ...or should I say "jumped in". Went back and forth quite a bit with the designers. I saw one comment about coverage and I suggest you talk to PahaQue about that. From what I understand, given the materials and tolerances they really pushed this about as far as it would go and still allow for adequate support and the opening of the R-Pod door.

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I think they wanted it to be able to fit the older obsolete R-150 models also. It fits my 150 model. "One size fits all" concept to decrease the number of sizes they would have to sew. This is a new start up design...and I am sure that they don't want to make too many sizes that may not sell.
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It looks nice, however I feel it should have been designed to be a bit wider.  It looks like a couple feet of track on each side are being wasted, whereas the awning could have been a bit wider on each side.
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Update: Just ordered a Pod Visor...
the website does not yet list the options of narrow versus wide rail nor the color option for the edge trim.
You need to call them at their 888 number and let them know which rail size you need and the color trim.
Then when you order through their website...they will already have the info needed when they process the order. They are willing to do the full order by phone...but the website is so convenient for placing the order (name/address/credit card#, etc.) that I used the website after giving the gentleman the rail size and trim color.

Their customer service stated that the website page has only been up for about 24 hours, not complete yet. So if you want to order immediately, please bear with them as they get it going.
They were pleasantly surprised that orders are already coming in this morning. They even asked me which forum this is...which generated requests so fast.
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I see one in our future too!  Thanks.
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Posts: 672 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Nov 2012 at 3:39am
   That is really neat, and the door opens all the way.
     Great job!!!!!! Goose
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