Sale On R-Pod Trailer Visor by PahaQue
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Topic: Sale On R-Pod Trailer Visor by PahaQue
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Subject: Sale On R-Pod Trailer Visor by PahaQue
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2013 at 5:47pm
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Just got off the Phone with Jeff at Paha Qué Custom, Inc. about the Visor. They are having a special 20% off till Friday 2/22/13. List $269.00 sale of $215.20 plus shipping. Very easy to deal with and looking forward to getting the Visor! http://www.pahaquecustom.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PQWO&Product_Code=RPVSR&Category_Code=cawn - http://www.pahaquecustom.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PQWO&Product_Code=RPVSR&Category_Code=cawn |
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Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2013 at 7:56pm
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I ordered one....costly still, but I really like the idea and ease of use. ------------- |
Posted By: The Pod Squad
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 9:48pm
| Thanks for posting. I was going to wait until the spring but I will order tomorrow so I can get the deal. What colour did you order by the way? |
Posted By: The Pod Squad
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 2:13pm
| I just ordered a visor but I need to know the inside diameter of the awning rail. Do you buy chance have the 2011 R-Pod 177? My R-Pod is in winter storage and it's not that easy to access so I thought maybe someone could help me out.Thanks,Tania |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 3:23pm
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As I mentioned on the other thread with this question, the diameter has varied over the years so the best bet is to call FR and have them look it up for your pod.
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2747&title=misc-forest-river-contacts-and-other-info - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2747&title=misc-forest-river-contacts-and-other-info ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 11:58pm
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Just a quick question for anyone that has this. How well has your poles held up? Also is there any protection on the ends of the pole to protect your rpod? Are all of yours silver or do some people have a green color Awning? |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 10:22am
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My visor had a perfect fit to the awning rail. So perfect that the Pod's OEM round head screws would not allow the visor to slide through the rail. Any smaller diameter and the visor would probably pop out. So I replaced all of the rounded screws with flat-head stainless screws. I found out that my R-Dome also now slides on more smoothly without having to bump into the rounded heads. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: sammycamper
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 11:57pm
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I love our r-Dome, but the round-head track screws are terrible. I don't understand why the mfr did that. Same problem in the bottom track for the screen skirt. I don't have the time/patience right now to replace them. The dome really proved itself a couple weeks ago. We got to our site just about sundown, so I did a rush job of setting up the dome. Still, I put our 2 dogs inside the dome in their crates, and the sky dumped about 2-years-worth of rain that night. I don't remember the last time I experienced such a relentless cloud thrashing. Still, the dome and our dogs were fine when we got up the next morning.
Just the same, this visor thing is so cussed cute, I may just have to get one for quickie outings when it's impractical to setup and take down the dome.
Sam ------------- 2012 rPod 173 2008 Trailblazer 4WD V6 |
Posted By: RRL
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 5:45am
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Has anyone ordered a PahaQue Visor for a new 178, 181g or 182g with a trailer length of 20'0"? If so, can you post a picture?
Thanks RRL ------------- "unWINEd" Pod 2014 RP-178 2006 Tundra |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 9:45am
The following is only my view and does not reflect anyone else's views - Take it for what it worth but just letting people know what may happen to you. /start rant I ordered My R-Pod Visor silver/Blue for my 2009 Early Model Visor on Feb 18, 2013. Was billed right away to my Credit Card. Original Product Shipped 3/29/2013 and received in an old screen box (like a screen you would put in a windows 8 LBS shipping weight). Found out that the wrong rope size was installed on the Awning. Package picked up and sent back to them on 4/22/2013 with a piece of my cording. Another awning was shipped out and received 5/21/13 (shipped in a nice UPS Express Tube 6 LBS shipping weight) Called and spoke to Jeff on June 21, 2013 that the poles were damaged as the cord is snapped (UPS was blamed for the damage). Jeff was going to have a new pole shipped and to me by June 28th. June 28th called after not seeing the pole arrive to talk to Mike Greaves who knew the poles had not shipped and was planning to call me for the last few days about that. He was shipping new cord for me to record the pole due to be at my office 7/2/2013. Also the guy lines have the wrong Keder sew to it. It has the Thick style! Does no one check what is shipped before they send it? They overnighted new poles and also guy lines with the correct Keder to them. Took camping on July 4th and went to setup the awning and as soon as we ran the pole through the awning the awning ripped. best thing I did with it was throw it out and cut my loses. A few Items (3 big items) I have noticed about this company and the website: e-mail listed on the site does not work - Could not deliver message to the following recipient(s): Failed Recipient: happytrails@pahaquecustom.com Reason: Remote host said: 550 sorry, no mailbox here by that name. (#5.7.17) no contact information on the site only a chat that if they are not available brings up a form to fill out which they do not reply to - I have filled it out 3 times and got no answer. No I did not call them after this thing ripped as I'm Madder than a long-tail cat in a room full of rockin’ chairs. only place I found a phone number was on the third banner ad. My personal experience with this company has not been good others may have lucked out with them. /end Rant |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2013 at 6:49pm
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I have. The pic on their site is Sloggers 182g. ------------- |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 9:20am
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Hey gang, it sounds like we have had similar experiences. We too, ordered our visor in February, got it about April, while the r-pod was still under it's cover. (we have a 181G) When we tried to install in May, we found it was too short and one side wouldn't stay up. Talked to Mike and he confirmed it was too short, promised to make it right, so we returned it. In June we got the second visor, it was about 10" longer, but still too short to keep both sides up. Sent a picture, took measurements, and offered suggestions to Mike. This week we got the third visor, still too short, 145", even though I specifically asked Mike to make it 190" long. (total length of the track) We still have visor #2, I've asked several time how they want it returned with no response. I give up, the visor will stay up with absolutely no wind, but the slightest breeze drops one side. (r-pod looks like a pirate with an eye patch) Now I have two visors, neither of which is satisfactory, I'm waiting for them to contact me, I'm done "chasing" a solution. All in all, I would suggest we all stay away from PahaQue and their dubious products and slow service. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 1:04pm
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Sounds like they sent you the one they originally manufactured for the t@b. It's a small business and I know that their customer service used to be really good (back in the Thor-manufactured t@b days). Perhaps because they are the only game in town now for the t@b and are swamped with orders? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 4:33pm
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No matter what the reason might be. Legit or not, I too think it might be a good place to stay away from. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: RRL
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 4:55pm
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Thank you to everyone for the feedback. I ordered the Visor from PahaQue - however - it was too small and would not stay up (which is why I asked if anyone had gotten one for the longer R-Pods). I immediately contacted PahaQue utilizing their online chat and had a very positive conversation with the person on the other end. Of course, this was on a Friday - but first thing Monday morning I received a phone call with the promise that a new longer Visor would be sent out by the end of the week. It was. But, it was again too small. I am not sure, but I feel they are still trying to find a length of Visor that will work with the longer models. Regardless, after sending an email to let them know the problem - and that I was going to return the Visor and wait to decide what to do next - I recevied a prompt reply apologizing for the "fiasco". I have to say in defense of PahaQue - they have been very timely in their response, have sincerely tried to make my order work and the customer services has been exceptional. I would not hesitate to order from them again based on this experience -- AS LONG AS -- I could be assured the Visor would fit and not collapse. What I really wish is that Forest River would come up with an alternate awning to the R-Dome that would work with the R-Pods - something that would provide shade and protection without the "full room" look of the dome. Anyway, I wanted to share my experience and assure anyone interested -- that although I did not end up with their product in the end -- I was happy overall with their service.
RRL ------------- "unWINEd" Pod 2014 RP-178 2006 Tundra |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 5:13pm
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I'm not saying they weren't "timely" or sincere with their e-mail responses, I'm saying they don't listen to their customers and the reaction time (4+ months) in solving their problems isn't what I expect. I would be more than happy to pay the additional cost for the extra large 190" visor I requested. I've never issued an ultimatum or deadline, and have repeated my desire for a visor that worked. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: RRL
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 5:29pm
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The four month turn around is definately not acceptable. I was lucky and only had to wait three weeks. (I did email them a couple of times to check on delivery :) My expectation would be that if they have had numerous issues with the length of the Visor not fitting newer models - they probably need to be more specific on their order form (Model #, length of trailer, track size, etc). There is enough variation now in R-pod sizes that more questions need to be asked. On my latest return, I was asked how much track was left on each side of the Visor? If you are requesting one that is 190" than that takes away the guess work for sure! If you ever receive a product that is satisfactory - I would really like to hear how you like it (and also see pictures!) All I heard from my family is that it looked like a giant broken pringle :) I see the potential -- but they need to have consistency in what they are sending. Again, I appreciate your feedback - it truly helps in making educated decisions. ------------- "unWINEd" Pod 2014 RP-178 2006 Tundra |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 9:02pm
| I'm sorry I had to bust the bubble but it appears I'm not the only one out money and no product to show for it. Anyone that has one take a look at your poles. Make sure you do not have metal tips on them but rubber tips. If the pole slips out of the pocket it will rub and scratch your camper. i had a web chat with Jeff "one of the owners" and I'm waiting to see if he is a man of his word and follow through with what he told me in the chat. My camper is is a 2009 Rpod 171 with the smaller Track. I never even got it on the camper before it ripped - I was just testing the pole. I'm back to square one looking to see what I can come up with. < ="cosymantecnisbfw" co="cs" id="SILOBFWID" style="width: 0px; height: 0px; display: block;"> |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 9:09pm
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I received mine in March, tested the ketter size in my channel to ensure right fit and placed back in box. Due to many reasons, this year I haven't camped until last weekend. Tried to put up my new visor. Won't stay up! Now I am reading why. Just emailed them. Frustrated. ------------- |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2013 at 11:31am
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PahaQue r.pod visor revisited:
August 7-11 I was camping in western Pennsylvania, we had 3 days of rain, and as you may have guessed the new 150" visor wouldn't stay up, with any slight breeze, it did it's impression of a pirate with an eye patch. I found it's even worse when it is wet. I guess it's the extra weight of the water absorbed by the fabric did it. Even though nylon doesn't absorb much water, it was enough. When I returned I wrote back to Mike Greaves at PahaQue. Yesterday I got an e-mail response from Mike, he wrote that he will make me a 190" (total length of the track) visor and have it shipped this week. I'm hoping for the best, I've said time and again how much I like the concept. I will update the forum as to just how well it (190" visor) works. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: sammycamper
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2013 at 11:56am
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I look forward to your update, Old and Mrs Dingo. I really would like this visor thing to work. We got our Pod in October of last year, and really have not had a good weather outing with it yet. The first was the best weather, because it was just October cold; but the Pod hadn't been weather sealed properly at the factory, and we couldn't keep it warm. Our dealer took care of that problem, but every trip since has been dominated by nasty weather. However, the rDome has impressed us every time. The first time, we were just impressed by its size and versatility. On another trip, we camped through multiple serious downpours. The Pod itself is kind of a nice experience in hard rain, because it feels like such a cozy wrap-around protection from the storm. The rDome, though, was amazing. We leave our dogs in crates under the Dome, and they stayed nice and dry in spite of the extremely heavy rainfall all around them. On another trip, it absolutely saved the dogs and us from the most mosquito infested weekend we have experienced in years, plus lots of drizzle. The netting doesn't appear to be no-see-um proof; but it sure does the trick for the bugs we experienced. On the most recent trip, the Dome withstood amazingly strong and relentless winds for 3 days and 2 nights. That particularly surprised me, because it seems like I'm trying to stack a house of cards when I'm putting the Dome up. Once everything's in place, though, it's a remarkable shelter (I'm knocking on wood here).
None-the-less, the will be occasions when we just don't have the time or will to setup the Dome. I think a visor extending the full length of the track would be an awesome solution for those situations. It would seem to me that running the full length of the track would add more stability to the visor than the shorter version; so I'm anxious to read your next report. If they ever get it right, I hope they can keep it affordable.
Sam ------------- 2012 rPod 173 2008 Trailblazer 4WD V6 |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2013 at 2:55pm
| Please don't get your hopes up too high as I had promises from both Mile and Jeff which they NEVER FOLLOWED through with. I just took the lost as I was unable to do a charge back on my credit card and they know that. < ="cosymantecnisbfw" co="cs" id="SILOBFWID" style="width: 0px; height: 0px; display: block;"> |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2013 at 8:11pm
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sammycamper,
We had an r.dome and sold it. As we have a 181G, we do all our camping in the back of our 'pod at the "garage", we had no use for a room on the side. From what I've seen, they do quite well in inclement weather, just as long as you don't try to erect it on a windy day. rpodcamper.com, I've been back and forth with Mike since February, he has always responded. I will admit to doing a little "prodding" and they don't seem to "deliver" on their promises in what I would consider "a timely manner", but maybe that is because they are an entire continent away. In his defense, he has ultimately followed through on his commitments each time. What I'm hoping for is a working visor which can be used as a pattern for subsequent r.pod visors. If we know that they simply will not work unless they are the full length of the track or have at least 18" of "drop", or whatever, we will have a starting point for any future units. Then maybe we won't have to go through all the trial, error, and frustration. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2013 at 9:39pm
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I'm working with a VERY Local Company (less than 5 miles from my home) on a design that we feel just may work. They are willing to working on it as trial and error. I will post if we get it to work out. |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2013 at 9:41pm
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Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 2:02pm
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I know my update has been a long time coming but, the latest visor for my 181G is finally here!
After several e-mails from Mike about the size, we settled on a 170" visor. The track was a total of 190" long, but the rod wouldn't support the dry weight of a visor that long. I'm sure a wet day would be a "challenge". The visor came on Friday the 4th and it rained on Saturday  so we couldn't try it until today, Sunday.
We have found it is easiest to put the rod all the way through the visor, then put it in the track. After installation the visor worked just as promised! It stayed up, even if I pulled one side down, it "popped" right back up.  It even "needs" the hold down cords so it doesn't go too high! The visor covers both the window openings, so we can leave them open in a light shower.
So, in closing I would buy a visor from Paha Que without hesitation, just specify a 170" visor for the 181,182, or 178, in other words all with a 18' coach. For the shorter units, I think a 158" would be the right call. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 3:13pm
That is great news to finally hear. Been waiting for your update on it! I hope you'll continue to throw some of your further dealings with your visor hear. Would love to hear how a few more trips treat you and and it! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: RRL
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 7:11pm
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Thank you for the update!! So good to hear they are making a visor to work with the longer models. Can you upload a pic? I am also curious to hear how it survives rain and dew -- we live in WA so always need to keep the raindrops in mind :) ------------- "unWINEd" Pod 2014 RP-178 2006 Tundra |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:47pm
Here are our pictures. It only takes 3-5 minutes to set up.
  
We really like this one a lot! Much better than the last 3 we received from Paha Que. They now know the correct measurements for any they make in the future. Bob and Sylvia ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: chiman
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 11:18am
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Bob, Thanks for all your work on the visor. I have had a new 2014 178 for a couple of months and have watched this tread for a while. I had an older r pod and ordered an awning from Bear Creek Canvas which they made and shipped to me (several years back). I had to put plastic tubing over their rope to make it fit in the awning rail. The awning was great but didn't care for having to put up the support poles and ropes to hold the support poles in place each time I used it. Gave it to the guy who bought my older rpod. So, last week I ordered a visor from Mike (I think it was Mike but could have been Jeff) and he was a pleasure to work with. I asked when they could get it done and shipped (remember this was Thanksgiving week when I ordered it). He told me he thought they could get it done and shipped to me this Monday. Much to my surprise I got an email on Monday afternoon with the UPS tracking number with an expected delivery of this Thursday. I checked today and it is on a UPS truck and will be delivered to my home tomorrow (Thursday). Very good and fast service and the measurements were based upon the success of your visor. Thanks, Rphelps ------------- 2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle |
Posted By: Lefty
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 8:59am
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Chiman,
Do you mind if I ask you the price? |
Posted By: chiman
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 10:03am
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I was told they had a sale going on so the price was around $250 which included shipping Rphelps ------------- 2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 4:57pm
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chiman,
Glad to see someone take advantage of our "trials". I hope you are as satisfied as we are. Although we haven't taken the "pod" out since we got the latest visor, I have full confidence in it, based on the performance I observed with the smaller units. The much smaller, 150" unit, "almost" worked, it actually only failed when it got wet. (or resisting a strong breeze) As it dried out in the sun (or when the breeze stopped), it would suddenly "pop" up in to the correct position. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: chiman
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 6:05pm
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It arrived today as promised. Right now it is just way to cold to try it out but will as soon as the cold snap passes. Again, thanks for your efforts on this subject. Rphelps ------------- 2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle |
Posted By: chiman
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 6:22pm
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Hi Bob, Question for you: Due to weather I have not had a chance yet to try the visor as stated in my posts. Have smoothed out the ends of the awning channels but wanted to know from your post on putting he visor up by running the pole in first on the visor then putting the visor through the channel. Question: Did you have any trouble in doing so with the round headed screws in the channel hitting the bead on the visor or causing any problems at all? There are quite a few of the round headed screws in my channel that seem like they may cause a rubbing problem but thought I would ask if you had any problems prior to my attempting to replace all my screws with flat head screws. Any help on the subject would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Rphelps ------------- 2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 7:37pm
Hi chiman, We found installing the rod in the visor first made the process MUCH easier. I pushed the keder past most of the screws easily, if there was the slightest resistance, I could gently pull the leading edge of the visor away from the pod by the installed rod, reducing the pressure the keder exerted on the screw heads, and it slipped right by. I still have the original screws in my channel. Matter of fact I didn't even remove the sharp edge from the channel's end or spray silicone in it. No stool, no ladder, no sweat  You'll love it!
Bob & Sylvia ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |