Changing Out Keder Channel Rails?
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Topic: Changing Out Keder Channel Rails?
Posted By: JohnBG
Subject: Changing Out Keder Channel Rails?
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2015 at 4:26pm
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I have a 2010 RP-171 with the 9mm keder rails. I recently bought a newer r-dome for that works with the newer style 14mm keder rails since I can't find an older dome that works with the smaller keder. I bought new 14mm keder rails from Forest River (had them cut them in half in 8' lengths for shipping) but they do not have mountilg holes drilled in them. I took a tape measure and measured the distance between the screw holes on the 9mm keder on the camper and they appear to be evenly spaced at 6". I am guessing that if I make some kind of a jig and drill holes in the new 14mm channel at 6" intervals that they might line up. I am kind of stumped on how to curve the keder channel. Do I just start installing on the top flat section and bend it by hand for each hole? Has anyone done this procedure, if so how did you do it?
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Posted By: JohnBG
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2015 at 11:36am
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Wot, no suggestions? ------------- 2010 R-Pod RP-171 2010 Honda Ridgeline TV |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2015 at 8:49pm
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You could call FR and ask them how they bend it. Maybe a standard form/rollers/something for each pod. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2015 at 8:30pm
I am all for using a torch to help bend it..................but I have been know to break lot of things ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jstrenn
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2015 at 8:28am
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I am thinking if you use the tool that electricians use to bend conduit. That would probably work. They can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zimw9PShuww
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2015 at 7:52pm
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That might work. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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