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    Posted: 08 Mar 2012 at 1:43pm
Actually I've done a lot of "one off" fiberglass fabrication.
I was thinking about making a fiberglass "V" that would contore to the shape of the front of the pod so well it could be attached by using a marine grade sealant like 5200 or better to see what effet it would have on gas mileage/wind resistance.
It wouldn't be a simple "V" as the V itself would have convex sides and top for that "oh so slippery feel" and dramatic looks.
Making the mold for more than just a 'one off" would be expensive as I no longer have free access to a fiberglass shop (but) plastic extrusion might be the way to go (even lighter than fiberglass) if enough POD owners committed to buy.
This is just an idea and I haven't even created/or drawn a template yet. Let me know your thoughts and maybe one of your forum members can guesstimate fuel savings.
I know somebody makes a camper with a "V" in front but it's ugly and without design imagination. 
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Maybe you guys have found the answer to improving the mpg going down the road.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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I have an old full batten main too. Maybe I'll use that for awning v2.0, good idea.

The stinkpot Coachmen probably won't know the rules, so Hard Alee! And don't spill your beer.
.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.
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HuronSailor;
What a great (and logical) idea.
I'll do some syphering and then hit a used sail loft.
Battened sail might help with rain.
Tacking might be a problem if the park is crowded.
But if I'm under sail the Coachmen must yield, correct?
Mike
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Posts: 704 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Mar 2012 at 6:41am
I made my own awning from an old headsail, using the existing awning track. Bought the poles and awning rope from Sailrite. (We know it as bolt rope, and I know you know Sailrite.) I still have enough sailcloth left to make at least one more if need be. 

We have the dome, but never put it up last year. The dome IS nice for privacy if you want to leave the door open at night. 
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Welcome.  Many people here have named their pods, although after owning ours for a while now we still haven't settled on one.

Most of the time we use one or both of our EZ-up awnings, reserving our Dome for rainy weekends or week-long trips.  While they aren't attached to the pod, in some sites that is an advantage due to slopes or obstructions.  

I just did a quick search and found this long thread about adding aftermarket attached awnings.

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1968
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Welcome, Mr Mike!

I've got the r-dome, but it didn't take me long to realize that I'd want something simpler for most trips.  So, I had a little awning made for my r-pod:


 

Its just a standard 6'4" wide awning for a tent trailer.  Its takes about 3 minutes to set up and about 5 minutes to take down and roll-up.
Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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David;
Big sailboats are for traveling while small boats are for sailing. People forget why they "sail" as they buy bigger and bigger boats. Same way with RV's. Motorhomes are for traveling while campers are more for 'nature lovers". Barb and I will again visit all the major Civil War battle sites including Andersonville in Georgia. We are also into Native American history and plan on visiting sites in AZ and NM.
Although I'm new to this I did visit Cooper Creek camp site near Suches Ga. Water, restrooms but no power. We hand fed small rainbow trout and panned for gold with our usual no result outcome. Lots of bear so mind your food and trash.
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Posts: 1222 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 5:46pm
   Greetings Mr. Mike, I too am a sailor, never sailed as large of a boat as you have, 25 ft. Hunter was my largest. I was more of a daysailor and raced in several regattas when I was younger here in south Florida. There was just a post about the aluminum framing of the rpods and pictures of the pods being assembled at the factory. And there are pictures somewhere of custom awnings too. Hopefully other members could lead you to those. I have owned about seven sailboats never named a one of them but our Rpod we named it the flowerpod. I have a CL14 sailboat now thought of naming it, but like my other sailboats may never give it a name. Welcome aboard !   David and Danette
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Posts: 672 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 4:01pm
  Welcome. Alot of us would like an awning but at this point nothing is out there for the POD other than the R-Dome or what Keith-N-Dar was talking about.
   Just like your boats you can attach any name that strikes your fancy.  Goose  
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