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    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!
C J and the gals
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Posts: 633 		Direct Link To This Post 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,
Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Posts: 1 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Welcome.
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Here is my awning....




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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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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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Please post your pictures here for all to see and steal.
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Posts: 83 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 1:32am
Originally posted by Jdub

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. 

Would like to see pictures to match directions, Thank you.
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