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Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
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Topic: Sale On R-Pod Trailer Visor by PahaQue Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 7:37pm |
Hi chiman, We found installing the rod in the visor first made the process MUCH easier. I pushed the keder past most of the screws easily, if there was the slightest resistance, I could gently pull the leading edge of the visor away from the pod by the installed rod, reducing the pressure the keder exerted on the screw heads, and it slipped right by. I still have the original screws in my channel. Matter of fact I didn't even remove the sharp edge from the channel's end or spray silicone in it. No stool, no ladder, no sweat You'll love it!
Bob & Sylvia
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Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo
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chiman
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Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 6:22pm |
Hi Bob,
Question for you:
Due to weather I have not had a chance yet to try the visor as stated in my posts. Have smoothed out the ends of the awning channels but wanted to know from your post on putting he visor up by running the pole in first on the visor then putting the visor through the channel. Question: Did you have any trouble in doing so with the round headed screws in the channel hitting the bead on the visor or causing any problems at all?
There are quite a few of the round headed screws in my channel that seem like they may cause a rubbing problem but thought I would ask if you had any problems prior to my attempting to replace all my screws with flat head screws. Any help on the subject would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Rphelps
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2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle
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chiman
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Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 6:05pm |
It arrived today as promised. Right now it is just way to cold to try it out but will as soon as the cold snap passes.
Again, thanks for your efforts on this subject.
Rphelps
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2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle
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Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
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Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 4:57pm |
chiman,
Glad to see someone take advantage of our "trials". I hope you are as satisfied as we are. Although we haven't taken the "pod" out since we got the latest visor, I have full confidence in it, based on the performance I observed with the smaller units. The much smaller, 150" unit, "almost" worked, it actually only failed when it got wet. (or resisting a strong breeze) As it dried out in the sun (or when the breeze stopped), it would suddenly "pop" up in to the correct position.
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Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo
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chiman
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Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 10:03am |
I was told they had a sale going on so the price was around $250 which included shipping Rphelps
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Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 8:59am |
Chiman,
Do you mind if I ask you the price?
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chiman
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Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 11:18am |
Bob,
Thanks for all your work on the visor. I have had a new 2014 178 for a couple of months and have watched this tread for a while. I had an older r pod and ordered an awning from Bear Creek Canvas which they made and shipped to me (several years back). I had to put plastic tubing over their rope to make it fit in the awning rail. The awning was great but didn't care for having to put up the support poles and ropes to hold the support poles in place each time I used it. Gave it to the guy who bought my older rpod.
So, last week I ordered a visor from Mike (I think it was Mike but could have been Jeff) and he was a pleasure to work with. I asked when they could get it done and shipped (remember this was Thanksgiving week when I ordered it). He told me he thought they could get it done and shipped to me this Monday. Much to my surprise I got an email on Monday afternoon with the UPS tracking number with an expected delivery of this Thursday. I checked today and it is on a UPS truck and will be delivered to my home tomorrow (Thursday).
Very good and fast service and the measurements were based upon the success of your visor.
Thanks,
Rphelps
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2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle
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Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
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Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:47pm |
Here are our pictures. It only takes 3-5 minutes to set up.
We really like this one a lot! Much better than the last 3 we received from Paha Que. They now know the correct measurements for any they make in the future.
Bob and Sylvia
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Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo
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RRL
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 7:11pm |
Thank you for the update!! So good to hear they are making a visor to work with the longer models. Can you upload a pic? I am also curious to hear how it survives rain and dew -- we live in WA so always need to keep the raindrops in mind :)
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kymooses
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 3:13pm |
Originally posted by Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
I know my update has been a long time coming but, the latest visor for my 181G is finally here!
After several e-mails from Mike about the size, we settled on a 170" visor. The track was a total of 190" long, but the rod wouldn't support the dry weight of a visor that long. I'm sure a wet day would be a "challenge".
The visor came on Friday the 4th and it rained on Saturday so we couldn't try it until today, Sunday.
We have found it is easiest to put the rod all the way through the visor, then put it in the track. After installation the visor worked just as promised! It stayed up, even if I pulled one side down, it "popped" right back up. It even "needs" the hold down cords so it doesn't go too high! The visor covers both the window openings, so we can leave them open in a light shower.
So, in closing I would buy a visor from Paha Que without hesitation, just specify a 170" visor for the 181,182, or 178, in other words all with a 18' coach. For the shorter units, I think a 158" would be the right call. |
That is great news to finally hear. Been waiting for your update on it! I hope you'll continue to throw some of your further dealings with your visor hear. Would love to hear how a few more trips treat you and and it!
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