Awning for Peaches the Pod - Event Date: 05 Sep 2013 |
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Lynxgirl
Newbie Joined: 08 Aug 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Calendar Event: Awning for Peaches the Pod Posted: 05 Sep 2013 at 8:52pm |
Hello, just wanted to add to our Mods by getting
an awning that looks nice. I know the R done has been a topic of discussion with many but I just want a simple, vintage looking awning on our trailer! I am looking around right now and I am thinking a 6x8 would look good. The 177 has a fairly long rail and a tough curve but it can be worked with. Any ideas? I don't understand why Forest River does not have a basic awning for the R Pod! |
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C J and the gals
"Peaches" 2014 177 Dodge Ram 1500 "Not all those who wander are lost" |
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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 9:56am |
The curve of the roof makes it difficult (say near impossible) to put a traditional straight awning on the Rpod. You cannot find a straight line 8 feet long that will not interfere with the door,
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 10:25am |
You have 2 options..
1) DIY 2) Order from one of the boutique awning manufacturers. There are several who make awnings for vintage trailers. And of course PahaQue.. but in my mind those are to expensive.. (custom) I am a DIYer.. |
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Painless
Newbie Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 11:47pm |
"Luff tape" used by sailors to make sails roller furling could be sewn on the edge of any piece of canvas ( Sunbrella) to slide into the curved slot on the side of the pod. Telescoping fiberglass tent supports could supply the arch shape. Not a difficult project if you sew. Have fun! Painless
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:38am |
Welcome.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Thinker
Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2013 Location: S. Mississippi Online Status: Offline Posts: 171 |
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 3:50pm |
Here is my awning....
From PaHaQue |
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Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171
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Thinker
Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2013 Location: S. Mississippi Online Status: Offline Posts: 171 |
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 3:55pm |
The awning consists of a "rope" covered with fabric that fits in the curved channel. The rod is 9 sections x 18 feet of 9mm tent pole.
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Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171
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Jdub
Groupie Joined: 17 Mar 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 94 |
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:08pm |
I went to REI and got a custom tent pole ( tubular aluminum, 30 inch sections of so, with an internal bungee cord). Then went to a local awning store and ordered a tarp with a sleeve on one side and grommets on the other. I then sewed up one end of the sleeve. The tent pole fixes into the sleeve until it hits the end. I feed the tarp/pole combo into the C rail and run it until it is even on both sides. Using two section tent poles on the corners, and tie it down on stakes. Send me your email and I'll send you a picture or two. Simple, cheap and effective.
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:20pm |
Please post your pictures here for all to see and steal.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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21grandma
Groupie Joined: 04 Jun 2013 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Online Status: Offline Posts: 83 |
Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 1:32am |
Would like to see pictures to match directions, Thank you. |
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21grandma
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