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    Posted: 03 Aug 2015 at 4:26pm
I have a 2010 RP-171 with the 9mm keder rails. I recently bought a newer r-dome for that works with the newer style 14mm keder rails since I can't find an older dome that works with the smaller keder.  I  bought new 14mm keder rails from Forest River (had them cut them in half in 8' lengths for shipping) but they do not have mountilg holes drilled in them.

I took a tape measure and measured the distance between the screw holes on the 9mm keder on the camper and they appear to be evenly spaced at 6".  I am guessing that if I make some kind of a jig and drill holes in the new 14mm channel at 6" intervals that they might line up.  

I am kind of stumped on how to curve the keder channel.  Do I just start installing on the top flat section and bend it by hand for each hole?

Has anyone done this procedure, if so how did you do it?
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Wot, no suggestions?
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Aug 2015 at 8:49pm
You could call FR and ask them how they bend it.  Maybe a standard form/rollers/something for each pod.
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Posts: 4508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Aug 2015 at 8:30pm
I am all for using a torch to help bend it..................but I have been know to break lot of thingsOuch
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Posts: 71 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2015 at 8:28am
I am thinking if you use the tool that electricians use to bend conduit.  That would probably work.  They can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zimw9PShuww
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That might work.
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