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    Posted: 27 Aug 2015 at 10:52pm
Vinyl lettering for pod names
I finally got around to putting a name on the pod. I ordered the letters from “Do it yourself lettering.com”. There are quite a few web sites that can make the decals but this one made it very easy to look at different lettering options and colors and it had the closest font that matched the R-pod font. I used the font called Moderna with black lettering and both the Bold and Italic boxes checked and 4" high. The new R-pods have a different font. I then added a border at 150% and the color I picked was yellow. Once I got it outside and next to the trailer I see I should have ordered the border color as Sunflower. I was trying to get it to match the r-pod colors. The other change I would have done is ordered the Reflective vinyl because it is thicker, the standard is 3 mil. I looked at some u-tube videos on how to install the letters and they were helpfull. I bent back ½ the backing paper and started squeegeeing the letters. I was so busy concentrating on trying to get the air bubbles I did not notice the backing paper was coming off before I wanted it to, when that happened it goes fast. I have a few air bubbles I will have to work on but I am happy with the results.


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Originally posted by SeattleMALCKS

Hi,

Can you please provide the exact model number of the awning. Also, did you have to locate beams in the wall (if there are any) or was the installation a bolt and plate on each side of the wall?

Thanks !
 

This is the model that will work best as it will not have the springs:

http://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/products/pioneer-lite.html

The installation is done with a bolt and plate/washer without locating any beams. 
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really nice cutting board!
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A couple of items we've found recently that might be useful.

Found a plastic framed metal wall mirror at  Lowe's for $6. Weighs around 5lbs and is indestructible. Screwed into the inside of the bathroom door with #8 wood scres (heads painted to match) and caulked: http://www.lowes.com/pd_33107-28392-72462_1z11oomZ2z8vj__?productId=3698032

Found a bamboo cutting board for the range cover. Glued on 1/4" spacers and then some rubber non-skid pads to get the proper clearance (1-3/4"). Costs between $15 to $25.  Google: "Lipper International Bamboo Large Over the Sink/Stove Cutting Board" for a local price. A little wider and a narrower than the range top but works very nicely and stows on the counter behind the stove.

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Hi,

Can you please provide the exact model number of the awning. Also, did you have to locate beams in the wall (if there are any) or was the installation a bolt and plate on each side of the wall?

Thanks !
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To make life easier when draining the fresh water tank, I extended the drain cap to the outside of the frame and used a zip tie to hold it to a clamp that retains a wire bundle.  The 1/2" nylon fittings are available at Home Depot.  In the picture, it appears that the cap is above the bottom of the tank, however it's actually at the same level as the bottom.  The bottom of the elbow in the tank is about 3/4" higher than the original setup.   Problem solved!
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As for finding the aluminum studs, I managed to find them using a carpenters stud finder. 
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A molly bolt will work fine if you can't hit stud.
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After looking at the Wall Construction on the internet, it appears to me that the aluminum stud runs horizontally above and below the window.  Could you at least get one screw into this stud for support?  May have to turn the L bracket upside down so it doesn't interfere with awning of window/blind? 

http://www.rpodnation.com/uploads/270/DSC_0128_modified.jpg

Tell me what you think?

Thanks, Wally


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Found this shelf which is 8 ft x 16 inches from John Louis Home.  You can purchase hardware from them as well (L brackets) and wood angle brackets (if desired) to maybe?? hang a garment bar from?

The nice thing about this shelve is that it will fit the entire width on a 178/179 and can be cut to size.  Will this work and....is there an easy way to find the aluminum studs on the inside walls to mount L brackets to?  Stud finder? 

Thanks, Wally


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