crank out awning

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   Now that the new, almost available, rpod models have a traditional awning option,( I've only seen pictures) and the Winnebago and jayco clones also have them, Has anyone looked into or put an awning on their pod? I've been looking and found a few that may work, Forest River will give me no info and dealers have no clue. 
This doesn't seem like rocket science. Anyone done this?

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voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Topic: crank out awning Posted: 24 Sep 2016 at 3:34pm
	Now that the new, almost available, rpod models have a traditional awning option,( I've only seen pictures) and the Winnebago and jayco clones also have them, Has anyone looked into or put an awning on their pod? I've been looking and found a few that may work, Forest River will give me no info and dealers have no clue. This doesn't seem like rocket science. Anyone done this?
	SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 1:30pm
	It's possible with the correct length of awning, but the curved factory keder rail would have to be replaced with a straight one. I'm researching it myself. I checked the Thule website and found a few that should work, but I can't find any US retailers that carry their RV awnings.

voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 5:53pm
	Saw this on EBAY , http://www.ebay.com/itm/111797636467?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT They claim they can cut it down for a fee with shorter arms. making a bracket to mount it to shouldn't be to hard to make, ( I weld alot), and the stock RV channels are available if need be. This seems simple enough, Iv'e sent in the measurements to them and am waiting for a response. the arms can only be 61" tall, and to mount it to my pod (180) I need 8'6" arm mounting point to arm mounting point to mount to the aluminum pod frame. Just a simple crank unit but it should do the job.
	SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 6:58pm
	We have the Carefree slideout cover on our 179 and couldn't be happier. I'm sure their awnings are of good quality.

voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 11:45am
	Did you buy the slideout cover or did it come with the trailer? I'm also looking to install a slideout cover also.
	SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 1:16pm
	Bought it and installed it ourselves. The toughest part was feeding the fabric into the keder rail, especially with the drainage spouts in the way. Spreading the mouth of the rail open a bit really helped, but it was a two-person job on the 179. Since the 180's slide is narrower, a single person may be able to install it, although it helps to have one person support the roll and the other to feed the fabric into the rail.

voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 2:15pm
	Bum, Where did you get it and what brand?. I think this is a must have and I'm a little scared to order one hoping i got it right. Rgds John
	SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 2:42pm
	The brand is Carefree of Colorado, the same as the awning you were looking at. The model we bought is the Slideout Cover. We bought it from RV Parts Country. You'll have to do some measurements to get the right length, but the instructions on the Carefree website are pretty good (click on "Learn More..." in the Awning Length section).

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 10:36am
	OK, so I'm looking at the Carefree Pioneer Lite awning and it seems to be a good bang for the buck. What's the longest awning that could be used on a 179, being mounted high enough so that the door clears when the awning is open?

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 11:53am
	I did some measurements last night. It appears that a 9' awning would barely fit, 8' to be safe; with a 9' awning the outdoor outlets become an obstacle. The keder rail would have to be cut off and straightened to get coverage over the door. So, it's definitely not something I'll attempt until the warranty is up.