Whats that anchor hole in the center of my awning
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Topic: Whats that anchor hole in the center of my awning
Posted By: Evader72
Subject: Whats that anchor hole in the center of my awning
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 12:18pm
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Just bought a 2018 R-pod like yesterday. ... noticed when learning to open and close the awning there is what appears to be an anchor port in the center where the supports store... whats that hole for? ------------- Newbie 2018 R-pod 180 1999 Ram 1500 Sport |
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 11:48pm
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You can remove the awning supports from the ends of the awning and they insert in those two keyholes in the center, although I have no idea why you would want to supports in the center instead of the ends. It makes no sense at all. Did you figure out how to lock the supports from collapsing when you have them installed on the side of the camper? ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 8:17am
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That one is easy, but not intuitive. flip the lever up and push it until you feel resistance. Push past the resistance and it will be locked. It will not be flat against the pole like it is in the storage position. There are some YouTube videos available that show this. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 9:08am
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Yes, that is how to lock them, but my dealer couldn't figure it out. They thought it was supposed to be free-floating. I told them that wouldn't be any good even in a breeze. I figured it out for them. They were afraid to push on the plastic locking lever that hard. It is a bit unnerving and feels like it's going to break. I wish they'd used aluminum levers. I'm pretty sure it won't be long before they start breaking off. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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Posted By: Kos
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 11:18am
| I doubt it that they will break. Thule has a very long experience building these parts and they are known for there excellent design and durability. |
Posted By: Evader72
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 11:49am
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Thanks.. that is really strange that you would support it in the middle... I thought there might be aome super cool accessory that only works with R-pods bought brand new by newbiesnot knowing where to buy Rpod accessories
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 11:58am
So far I haven't seen anyone else notice that it's setup to attach the supports in the middle, you and I are first I've seen that have questioned that. It makes no sense at all but if anyone else has figured it out, please let us know. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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