Awning for Peaches the Pod
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Topic: Awning for Peaches the Pod
Posted By: Lynxgirl
Subject: Awning for Peaches the Pod
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2013 at 8:52pm
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Hello, just wanted to add to our Mods by getting
an awning that looks nice. I know the R done has been a topic of discussion with many but I just want a simple, vintage looking awning on our trailer! I am looking around right now and I am thinking a 6x8 would look good. The 177 has a fairly long rail and a tough curve but it can be worked with. Any ideas? I don't understand why Forest River does not have a basic awning for the R Pod! ------------- C J and the gals "Peaches" 2014 177 Dodge Ram 1500 "Not all those who wander are lost" |
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 9:56am
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The curve of the roof makes it difficult (say near impossible) to put a traditional straight awning on the Rpod. You cannot find a straight line 8 feet long that will not interfere with the door, ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 10:25am
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You have 2 options.. 1) DIY 2) Order from one of the boutique awning manufacturers. There are several who make awnings for vintage trailers. And of course PahaQue.. but in my mind those are to expensive.. (custom) I am a DIYer.. ------------- |
Posted By: Painless
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 11:47pm
| "Luff tape" used by sailors to make sails roller furling could be sewn on the edge of any piece of canvas ( Sunbrella) to slide into the curved slot on the side of the pod. Telescoping fiberglass tent supports could supply the arch shape. Not a difficult project if you sew. Have fun! Painless |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:38am
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Welcome. ------------- 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: Thinker
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 3:50pm
Here is my awning....
From PaHaQue ------------- Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171 
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Posted By: Thinker
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 3:55pm
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The awning consists of a "rope" covered with fabric that fits in the curved channel. The rod is 9 sections x 18 feet of 9mm tent pole. ------------- Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171
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Posted By: Jdub
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:08pm
| I went to REI and got a custom tent pole ( tubular aluminum, 30 inch sections of so, with an internal bungee cord). Then went to a local awning store and ordered a tarp with a sleeve on one side and grommets on the other. I then sewed up one end of the sleeve. The tent pole fixes into the sleeve until it hits the end. I feed the tarp/pole combo into the C rail and run it until it is even on both sides. Using two section tent poles on the corners, and tie it down on stakes. Send me your email and I'll send you a picture or two. Simple, cheap and effective. |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:20pm
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Please post your pictures here for all to see and steal. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: 21grandma
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 1:32am
Would like to see pictures to match directions, Thank you. ------------- 21grandma |
Posted By: Jdub
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 9:23am
How do I post pic's on this forum format?
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 9:55am
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You can either load them straight from your computer to this site, or load them to a 3rd party site like photobucket and link them. If you use "post reply" instead of "quick reply" you should see a place/clicky to "insert image".. ------------- |
Posted By: mindfulpod
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 11:53am
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Hi!
We had an awning made at our local awning shop. Nothing fancy but it does the trick. Had 3 grommets put in across the front for the poles and hubby actually took some plain pvc and with his heat gun shaped it to match the curve of the roof line. We insert that into a pocket on the underside of the awning at the halfway point. This give the awning just enough shape to clear the door and gives enough coverage for coming and going. I'm hoping that FR will come out with a proper awning as well instead of having to get the R-dome. Happy Camping!  ------------- Frank & Janet '12 172 with 2011 Nissan Frontier 2x4 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 7:21pm
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I doubt we'll see any other awning for the Pods. Just as a regular awning is standard on other RV's the Rdome is what we have for Pods. Your custom job is amazing though, looks great!!! ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 9:27pm
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Agree, nice job.
------------- 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: P&M
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 7:55am
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Looks great ... very nicely done. But I'm not about to give up my R-dome! ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 10:04am
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------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 10:09am
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Here's my awning:  Made from an old sail. Actual sailboat luff tape might be too small, what you want is called awning rope. We usually use the awning quite a bit, the disadvantage is that you have all the poles and lines to walk around. You also need a fairly stout sewing machine to attach the awning rope. Also use hand sewn grommets where the poles stick through the awning instead of the crummy brass ones.
------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Thinkcooper
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2014 at 9:13pm
| This looks like the right starting point for designing an awning for our 177. Great ideas. |
Posted By: Zag
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 1:23pm
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Hi, Your awning is what I'm hoping to DIY for this season. Would you expand a bit on how the awning fits into the railing alongside the trailer? Thanks - Adam ------------- 2009 RP-152 (Cutie-Pod) 2001 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: onesojourner
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2018 at 10:20am
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Does this awning have catenary curves in it? Can we see a few more pictures?
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2018 at 2:41pm
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We recently made an awning for our 179. We bought keder material and sewed it to a 9x12 heavy duty tarp. We use standard tent type adjustable poles . We have used it several times in wind and rain and it held up fine https://postimg.cc/pp7drpsp">  Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2018 at 9:02pm
I added an awning using a 10 x 12 tarp and some sail sliders. Looks like this. I adjust it forward and aft depending o the sun and/or rain. cost $45. More pics on the SLOPODMODS link below  ------------- http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&title=slopod-180-mods-johnsue - SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost 
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Posted By: onesojourner
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 4:42pm
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For any DIYers, I believe this is the material you need for the rail. Can someone confirm this is the correct size? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NLMYYP6/ref=twister_B00NLMYXYI?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NLMYYP6/ref=twister_B00NLMYXYI?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1  |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 4:45pm
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What is the size of the keder that fits in your rail? ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2018 at 8:05am
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I did a similar thing to Jdub. I bought two adjustable 8' poles and a 12x12' tarp at REI: https://www.rei.com/product/893999/rei-co-op-camp-tarp-12 - https://www.rei.com/product/893999/rei-co-op-camp-tarp-12 https://www.rei.com/product/845322/rei-co-op-adjustable-tarp-pole-single - https://www.rei.com/product/845322/rei-co-op-adjustable-tarp-pole-single I made rail connectors from nylon spacers and parachute cord that go in the rail and attach to the grommets on one side of the tarp. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-x-1-in-x-257-I-D-Nylon-Spacer-815018/204276572 - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-x-1-in-x-257-I-D-Nylon-Spacer-815018/204276572 I don't remember which diameter of these spacers I used so check the rail inside diameter. The poles are guyed out. It works pretty well, not perfect. That said, I decided to purchase the RDome and see how it works this camping season. ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: michaeln
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2018 at 10:19am
I ordered one of these from Paha Que. I think it's pretty ugly, but it will provide the coverage I want. I ordered it in tan with forest green trim to hopefully look OK with my 2016 171. ------------- --- Avery, CA |
Posted By: michaeln
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2018 at 10:25am
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That is a stock picture off the PHQ site. That one is silver with black trim, and the RPOD is not a 171 but mine is the same color. I am in line waiting for mine to be manufactured. ------------- --- Avery, CA |