Awning for 2014 Rpod 177
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Topic: Awning for 2014 Rpod 177
Posted By: jhpa
Subject: Awning for 2014 Rpod 177
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 5:28pm
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Looking for suggestions for adding an awning to our 2014 RPod 177. Has anyone used a Thule product? Any others to recommend? Any advice appreciated.
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2021 at 10:33am
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The Thule awning will require reinforcement where it attaches to the side of the Rpod. If your Rpod was not built with the reinforcement, then it will not be an option. There are various options if you utilize the keder rail that runs along the roof. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: jhpa
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2021 at 3:28am
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Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2021 at 9:34am
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I built up a DIY solution...not expensive at all, and very light weight. It kinda depends on what you want. I used a small shade sail and some poles and a few other bits of hardware and cobbled up a decent awning. ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2021 at 10:05am
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We did the same thing-used an 8"x12" poly tarp and sewed keder tape to the edge. We used 3 outside edge poles and a center horizontal pole as a ridge. It works great for shade and rain cover. Vann https://postimg.cc/pp7drpsp">  ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2021 at 10:05am
I'm kind of in the same boat. I have an older 179 that I would love to put a retractable awning on, but the trailer wasn't built to support one back then. Will be watching this post to see if anyone has other suggestions.
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