2017 and 1/2 RPod
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Topic: 2017 and 1/2 RPod
Posted By: Chuckfsc
Subject: 2017 and 1/2 RPod
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 9:38pm
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I saw 2 videos on the changes of the rpods being shipped now. Everything looked very good except for the awning. I am glad they are now offering a awning . It is made by Thule which you would assume would be manufactured very well . It looks very inadequate and lightweight the way it attaches to the sides of unit. Forest River needs to use the same awning that is on the Winnie Drop or offer a power awning that is on the Humminbird . This one is going to be trouble.
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Chuckfsc
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Posted By: Trike Man
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 11:37am
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I agree completely with your observation about the new awning. I can't believe they just didn't move forward with a power awning like on the Hummingbird. Perhaps with feedback they will upgrade with the 2018?
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Posted By: Bama Pod
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 9:34am
I ordered a 2017.5 with the awning.
Not being a power-awning is OK by me.
But I will comment on the mounting once I've had a change to inspect.
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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL
2017 Ford F250
2017 Airstream 26U
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Posted By: Chuckfsc
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 9:46am
Thank you . I look forward to your inspection. Check out the manual awning that the Winnie Drop uses. I wish Forest River would use this one.
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Chuckfsc
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Posted By: Trike Man
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 10:34am
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I will also look forward to Bama Pod's evaluation of the awing once he has time to utilize it.
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Posted By: Bama Pod
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 11:27am
Just watched a vid for a Minnie Drop with awning.
Things about the Minnie awning I do like.
Even if Thule is a little lacking, I still wanted the awning.
Mostly because the Dome looked like hassle to mess with if just an overnight stay.
And for longer stays we plan to get a shelter/tent or something.
But until I get the Pod I cannot yet make a comparison against the Drop.
Stay tuned...
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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL
2017 Ford F250
2017 Airstream 26U
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