rPod Awning Track Hack!

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   I was wondering what I could do for an awning when I realized that SHARPIE HIGHLIGHTERS (the ones that are smaller than a sharpie, not the fat ones) slides in the track PERFECTLY and won't pull out. 

So, here is what I did...

1. Tie a string to the eyelets and make a very close loop hanging off that you can put under the pocket clip of the highlighter. 

2.  Use a strong thin tape (I used mailing tape) and tape the open end of the clip and the lid on. Don't use too much tape and increase the sharpie circumference. 

3. Do this on eat eyelet of the side of the tarp to go against the rPod

4. Stand on one side and guide them all in and stretch it to desired tightness!!

I'm gonna tie the other side to the rack on my FJ. 

They fit perfect!

I hope this works for everyone!!!

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HomeIsHere Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Jan 2014 Location: Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Topic: rPod Awning Track Hack! Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 11:19pm
	I was wondering what I could do for an awning when I realized that SHARPIE HIGHLIGHTERS (the ones that are smaller than a sharpie, not the fat ones) slides in the track PERFECTLY and won't pull out. So, here is what I did... 1. Tie a string to the eyelets and make a very close loop hanging off that you can put under the pocket clip of the highlighter. 2. Use a strong thin tape (I used mailing tape) and tape the open end of the clip and the lid on. Don't use too much tape and increase the sharpie circumference. 3. Do this on eat eyelet of the side of the tarp to go against the rPod 4. Stand on one side and guide them all in and stretch it to desired tightness!! I'm gonna tie the other side to the rack on my FJ. They fit perfect! I hope this works for everyone!!!
	Jamie and Amber (Griff, Zoe, Emma) 2014 RP176 2009 FJ Cruiser -The gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 05 Jun 2014 at 7:43am
	That sounds pretty crafty and made me remember my old sailing days. If you want to make a really strong awning attachment you might want to consider sail slugs. They're cheap and would slide nicely: http://www.sailrite.com/Slugs-Slides#!Slugs-Slides fred
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HomeIsHere Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Jan 2014 Location: Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 05 Jun 2014 at 8:29am
	WoW! Thank You you very much. I can't wait to go to a nautical supply now. Those will be perfect!
	Jamie and Amber (Griff, Zoe, Emma) 2014 RP176 2009 FJ Cruiser -The gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 05 Jun 2014 at 8:44am
	You can also buy keeder tape, and sew that to your tarp/material easy peasy.

Bred Flink Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Feb 2014 Location: Calgary alberta Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 05 Jun 2014 at 2:07pm
	Funny you should mention sail slugs. That was the first thing I thought of. I have a Siltarp that is used as a cockpit boom canopy and was wondering how I could retrofit it or jury rig it to fit in the kedder rail without having to do any sewing.
	Sailing and camping Western Canada and US-NW