Awning for Peaches the Pod - Event Date: 05 Sep 2013

Originally posted by 21grandma Originally posted by Jdub I went to REI and got a custom tent pole ( tubular aluminum, 30 inch sections of so, with an internal bungee cord). Then went to a local awning store and ordered a tarp with a sleeve on one side and grommets on the other. I then sewed up one end of the sleeve.  The tent pole fixes into the sleeve until it hits the end. I feed the tarp/pole combo into the C rail and run it until it is even on both sides. Using two section tent poles on the corners, and tie it down on stakes. Send me your email and I'll send you a picture or two. Simple, cheap and effective.  Would like to see pictures to match directions, Thank you.

Hi!
We had an awning made at our local awning shop. Nothing fancy but it does the trick. Had 3 grommets put in across the front for the poles and hubby actually took some plain pvc and with his heat gun shaped it to match the curve of the roof line. We insert that into a pocket on the underside of the awning at the halfway point. This give the awning just enough shape to clear the door and gives enough coverage for coming and going.
I'm hoping that FR will come out with a proper awning as well instead of having to get the R-dome.
Happy Camping!

Agree, nice job.

This looks like the right starting point for designing an awning for our 177. Great ideas.