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    Posted: 22 Jun 2015 at 3:12pm
Yes, the poles are plenty long, they are not fully extended in that picture. I also have the "lift kit" option on my trailer, so it sits 2"-3" higher. I will try to post pictures tonight of the awning in the travel bag.
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I took a couple of picture to share. I would also mention that the horizontal poles that go from the camper to the awning are the type that extend and then twist to lock. I had one years ago that were spring loaded and I would much prefer that. The twist to lock is a little awkward and hard to loosen sometimes, but still manageable if the spring loaded cannot be found.
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this looks SO good and a neat and tidy job. just what these little pods need
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Jeff,

Thanks for the info on the poles.

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I purchased an awning like yours.  I'm wondering how you attach the rafter pole to the rPod.  The awning came with a pole holder with screws and I don't want to screw into the trailer.  Thanks for your help.
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I used the screws with some good RV sealer, but, if I had to do it over, I would try some 3m command stick on's. They are removable and I think would hold it fine.

Good luck, let me know how that works out.

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We are still tweeking it but made one out of a shade sail.  We can either use it on the pod or hang it from trees in a campsite.  We made slide in clips out of pex tubing for the rail on the pod.  I tried to get a photo to upload but it didn't work.
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What do you call the rib that slides into slot for the cabana, and where can I purchase it.  Any help would be appreciated.

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We made little sliders with ropes out of PEX tubing.  Had to shave one side but it works great.  Each one is about 1.5 inches and they slide in easy.  I cannot seem to get photos to load but will try again.  The pex cost a couple bucks and we just cut it up.  
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Thanks for all your help.  We got our awning on.  It works great . . . photo attached.  Thanks for all your help.uploads/2171/Screen_Shot_2015-09-27_at_8.38.10_AM.png
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