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Leomillan
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Topic: RPod frameing Posted: 25 Sep 2020 at 7:36pm |
Hi fellow R pod owners! Does anyone out there have schematics or access to a diagram that shows where the framing is on Hood River model. In other more specific words, I am trying to drill mounting screws to strap down my new awning bag as it is apt to flap around while traveling. Thanx in advance, Leo
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offgrid
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Posted: 26 Sep 2020 at 7:53am |
There aren’t structural drawings available, I’m sure FR considers those company confidential materials.
Here is a video showing the construction process so you can see what’s in there. The square aluminum tubing you see is 1x1 but the person I spoke to at FR was not able to provide a tube wall thickness. It’s pretty thin.
No reason to think the hood river version is any different, no one has identified any differences other than wheels, tires, lift kit that I’ve heard of.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vMXneKc_fDo
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 26 Sep 2020 at 10:23am |
On a fall morning, if you go out and look at the side of the pod as the sun is just coming up, you can actually see the layout of the inner frame from the condensation.
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Leomillan
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Posted: 30 Sep 2020 at 10:16pm |
Thank you, assuming if the corner is only an inch I will either have to drill at an angle or catch an upright. I'll watch that vid to see if it shows some uprights.
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Leomillan
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Posted: 30 Sep 2020 at 10:18pm |
Thank you, I kinda heard of that, I'll have to pay better attention in the morning.
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offgrid
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Posted: 01 Oct 2020 at 7:16am |
Or you could drill horizontally through the keder rail to attach things, if you're not using it for something else.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold
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Leomillan
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Posted: 05 Oct 2020 at 11:29am |
Keder rail? Is that the rail that accepts the tubular part of the awning? Yes I am using that part... I can drill through that rope but need to attach another right below the bagged awning bag to secure it. Thanx, Leo
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crankster78
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Posted: 09 Oct 2020 at 8:49am |
Greetings: I think that a stud detector might work to find the frames, worth a try if you have one. they are cheap.
Crankster78 2015 r-179
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mcarter
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Posted: 09 Oct 2020 at 12:23pm |
I have used one in past. Also the better models assist with wires.
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Leomillan
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Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 11:12am |
I think they are magnetic though... aluminum frame...
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