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    Posted: 11 Feb 2018 at 9:19am
Just picked up our new R-pod 178 and I have a question regarding the Thule awning set up. Can you adjust the poles for the awning to reach the ground verses just setting them up on the side of the pod? I have seen pictures of this, but I don't believe the poles are long enough to reach the ground....am I doing something wrong? Thanks for your help!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Feb 2018 at 1:26pm
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your R-pod.

There is a youtube video that will show you how.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRhCLneCpak

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 2018 at 2:06pm
I have the same problem.  The awning they show in the video is not the one that is installed on my new 178. I believe you have the same awning I do and the poles are just not long enough.  If im wrong please someone help me out. 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 2018 at 6:50pm
Our R-pod is a 2019 180.  The awning on it does not have the clips to attach the poles to the side of the Rpod.  The poles extend to a length of 95 inches and have little feet on the bottom with a couple holes to drive stakes through into the ground.




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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 4:17pm
I am sure there was a good reason to stop installing clips anymore on the RPOD.  It was dangerous as we kept walking into the poles.  Also maybe in a strong wind they break off and you are left with a piece of wall missing.  After trying it both ways We found the floor mounting to be better although they did get dirty
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 5:55pm
TCJ, Interesting supposition, my 19/189 has the clips on the side of the trailer for the Thule awning supports to attach too. I am thinking FR QC dropped the ball once again on your trailer and neglected to attach your clips. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 8:49pm
Originally posted by Awchief

TCJ, Interesting supposition, my 19/189 has the clips on the side of the trailer for the Thule awning supports to attach too. I am thinking FR QC dropped the ball once again on your trailer and neglected to attach your clips. 


AWchief, I think you supposed correctly.  I just looked at a few photos of 2019 Rpods on Canopy Country's (our local dealer) web site and Blue Dog's.  They all have the canopy clips.  I'm not too worried about it.  I think I like it without the clips.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 4:13pm
A couple words to hopefully help those with Thule awnings. There support braces are less then "robust" and after accidentally running into one of them it gave up the ghost one evening during a big rain storm and collapsed. Luckily they have a two year warranty but I also went ahead and ordered an additional brace on my dime so I always have a spare on hand. As for the awning support brackets on the side of your Pods I strongly suggest you remove the screws that hold the brackets and either install same length but larger screws and use epoxy on the threads when reinstalling. Why because I've also had one of these brace brackets pop right off the side of the trailer without much force on this bracket at all! Its a cheap fix that can save you from getting a big headache.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 4:21pm
Also when using the awning braces straight vertical position you may want to think about using simple "guide" lines from the top of the awning where the brace attaches to the ground that you stake down. This helps stabilize your awning in case of sudden wind gusts and or heavy rain. You can also use these rope guides when you have the awning brace attached to the side of your Pod to help prevent a sudden catastrophe.  
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