http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New to forum Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:07:21 +0000 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:19:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14848 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144481#144481 Author: jato
Subject: 14848
Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 5:19pm

If you have a 177 like me then the following can be done so that you are in the 11%+ tongue weight range.  Dual batteries and duel 20# propane tanks on the a-frame.  I also added 2 used rotors from my F-150 and store them in the front storage areas under the bench seat.  Usually boondock and always start with a full FW tank.  After 10+ years and 36,000+ miles no problems.  First 8 years towed with an '08 and '13 Explorer.  Last 2.5 years F-150.  We use a Curt anti-sway bar as well.
]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:19:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144481#144481 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144477#144477 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 14848
Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 4:05pm

If you really want an awning, you are better off making your own and attaching to the keder rail as mentioned above. You could go to the  https://pahaque.com/  website and check for a trailer shade, or trailer tent. If you consider a side tent, I would recommend getting the dometic cabana. https://www.dometic.com/en-ca/outdoor/ca/products/climate/rv-awnings/awning-accessories/extended-space/dometic-cabana-room-_-39387    It attaches to the rpod, and creates a space as large as the rpod, but it's empty, so it actually more than doubles your space. These things are great to have when buggy, or rainy. You can sit outside and laugh at the weather. Many times they are sold used here, or other sites. It's called an r-dome. ]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:05:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144477#144477 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144473#144473 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14848
Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 3:04pm

The only way to fit the Thule awning is for the whole side to be replaced. That is what happened with mine when it went to the factory for repair after an accident where we hit ice with a crosswind. I would not recommend that as a way to get an awning. Better to rig up one that slides into the Keder rail. See my mods and you will see both the homemade awning and the Thule awning that replaced it.]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:04:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144473#144473 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144472#144472 Author: TheBum
Subject: 14848
Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 12:13pm

Unfortunately, the sidewalls on the R-Pod prior to them coming from the factory with awnings were not designed to handle the stress of an awning. Most people just get an R-Dome.]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:13:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144472#144472 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144471#144471 Author: Imstukonu@msn.com
Subject: 14848
Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 11:16am

New to this site, I just bought my first R-pod, it’s a 2016 18 ft. First off I’m finding out the water tank is in the back so now I have to figure out how to make it heavier in the front. I’m also seeing some smaller trailers like mine with awnings, can anyone suggest somewhere I can have one put on. I live in the Pacific Northwest. Looking forward to doing some traveling. ]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:16:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14848&PID=144471#144471