rpod 176 awning recommendations
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Topic: rpod 176 awning recommendations
Posted By: jrpappas
Subject: rpod 176 awning recommendations
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:06pm
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Hi everyone, I'm a proud new owner. I've been looking at rpods for many years and finally pulled the trigger this spring. Because of the tremendous demand for rvs this year, I had to buy mine sight unseen from an out-of-state dealer. I made the assumption that it came with the Thule awning but I was mistaken  Are there any recommendations for the best awning that will fit my 176? I'm ok with a manual awning and am considering installing myself since my local shop is booked out over a month. Thanks in advance John
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:16pm
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Does it have a keder rail? There is wall mods needed to install a THULE. If it has a keder rail, its not THULE ready. Look for a visor from PahaQue. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: jrpappas
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:30pm
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Hi Mike, I'm not sure what a keder rail is but I suspect its a roof rail of some sort? It does have the rail system for the r-dome but I think that's it. John
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:36pm
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A slot for awning to secure in, sounds like you do. Not THULE compatible. Won't be structural good. You need an awning that uses the keder. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: jrpappas
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:41pm
| OK. I was really interested in one of the Thule systems. In this case, I assume I would have to mount to the roof? |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:46pm
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Good luck my friend. The wall on the THULE adaptable Pods is constructed different. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 8:20pm
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Don't waste your money on a pahaque...either buy an r-dome, carry along an easy-up awning, or fabricate your own awning. ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 8:27pm
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One thing I did before getting a Thule awning (We had an accident which required replacing the whole side which was equipped for the Thule awning) was to make my own awning. You can order the strip for the Keder rail from Amazon and if you have a heavy-duty sewing machine, sew it on suitable material and make a custom one that fits your needs. Look at my mods for how I made mine. This link will take you to that mod directly: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=75522&title=our-escapod-mods#75522 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=75522&title=our-escapod-mods#75522
------------- 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: mcarter
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 11:50am
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I have a PahaQue visor and I like it. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 5:04pm
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Maybe this? https://pahaque.com/collections/trailer-shades/products/r-pod-trailer-awning-by-pahaque ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 6:50pm
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The pahaque visor is so flimsy....5mph breeze and ya gotta pull it down.... Yeah it looks nice...I'll give ya that. ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 7:09pm
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Not my experience, do you own one? BTW - I gave my RDome away. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 7:44pm
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Why struggle with attaching things to the pod? Forces you to sit right in one spot every time whether thats a good location or not at that particular campsite. I love our Clam, we put it wherever we want t, up and down in seconds, and bug and rain screens too. If a storm is brewing we just pop it down till its over. Also being separate from the trailer it gets used when we're not camping. Right now its set up next to our swimming pool. I got rid of my rdome as well. Everyone has different preferences..... ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 8:05pm
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I bought the Lightspeed Pack N Go that Costco has (maybe had by now). It has the velcro tabs for the side wall panels, but Costco does not carry them. I looked on the Lightspeed Outdoors web site and they have them listed for $49.99 for a 2 pack (plus whatever shipping would be charged). Instead, I ordered a 6 panel set (2 packs of 3) Clam green side wall panels and got 3 times as many for less than $89 as there was a discount when I ordered. That set is now $82.99 Prime. I was charged tax and still paid $83.35 for the 6 panels. I could put panels on 5 sides and have a spare or as some people have stated in the reviews, put the 6th one over the door so it can be pushed aside to enter or exit. I don't know if I will use more than 2 at a time, but I have the option. I also have the Aldi version, but it did not have any provision for side panels. It has become my spare and the Lightspeed will now travel with us. We have the Thule awning, but it is nice to have a bug free place to sit sometimes. ------------- 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: Pod People
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2020 at 9:11am
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We use both the Rdome and a tarp that fits in the keder rail. both have been very useful, but different. We use the Rdome if the weather is bad, if we need more privacy in a crowded area or if we are set up for more than a couple of days. The tarp is quick and easy and offers shade and rain protection. the Rdome came with our 179 and we made the tarp. Vann https://postimg.cc/pp7drpsp">  https://postimg.cc/hzSgC1sd">  ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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