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R-pod Owners Forum : Awning for Peaches the Pod http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Awning for Peaches the Pod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:43:11 +0000 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:25:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3934 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Awning for Peaches the Pod : That is a stock picture off the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118867#118867 Author: michaeln
Subject: 3934
Posted: 15 Dec 2018 at 10:25am

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.]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:25:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118867#118867 Awning for Peaches the Pod : I ordered one of these from Paha... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118866#118866 Author: michaeln
Subject: 3934
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.

]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:19:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118866#118866 Awning for Peaches the Pod : I did a similar thing to Jdub.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118809#118809 Author: geewizard
Subject: 3934
Posted: 12 Dec 2018 at 8:05am

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/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 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.

]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:05:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118809#118809 Awning for Peaches the Pod : What is the size of the keder... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118798#118798 Author: mcarter
Subject: 3934
Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 4:45pm

What is the size of the keder that fits in your rail?]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:45:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118798#118798 Awning for Peaches the Pod : For any DIYers, I believe this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118797#118797 Author: onesojourner
Subject: 3934
Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 4:42pm

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

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:42:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118797#118797 Awning for Peaches the Pod : I added an awning using a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118734#118734 Author: voisj
Subject: 3934
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

]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:02:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118734#118734 Awning for Peaches the Pod : We recently made an awning for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118728#118728 Author: Pod People
Subject: 3934
Posted: 07 Dec 2018 at 2:41pm

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

Vann

]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:41:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118728#118728 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Does this awning have catenary... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118724#118724 Author: onesojourner
Subject: 3934
Posted: 07 Dec 2018 at 10:20am

Does this awning have catenary curves in it? Can we see a few more pictures?

Originally posted by HuronSailor

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.

]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:20:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=118724#118724 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Hi,Your awning is what I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=43592#43592 Author: Zag
Subject: 3934
Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 1:23pm

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

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2014 13:23:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=43592#43592 Awning for Peaches the Pod : This looks like the right starting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=42126#42126 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 3934
Posted: 25 Jan 2014 at 9:13pm

This looks like the right starting point for designing an awning for our 177. Great ideas.]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2014 21:13:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=42126#42126 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Here's my awning:Made... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38909#38909 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 3934
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 10:09am

Here's my awning:

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:09:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38909#38909 Awning for Peaches the Pod : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38908#38908 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 3934
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 10:04am

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:04:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38908#38908 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Looks great ... very nicely done.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38904#38904 Author: P&M
Subject: 3934
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 7:55am

Looks great ... very nicely done. But I'm not about to give up my R-dome!]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:55:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38904#38904 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Agree, nice job. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38845#38845 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3934
Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 9:27pm

Agree, nice job.]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2013 21:27:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38845#38845 Awning for Peaches the Pod : I doubt we'll see any other... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38834#38834 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3934
Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 7:21pm

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!!!

]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:21:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38834#38834 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Hi! We had an awning made at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38828#38828 Author: mindfulpod
Subject: 3934
Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 11:53am

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!

]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2013 11:53:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38828#38828 Awning for Peaches the Pod : You can either load them straight... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38665#38665 Author: furpod
Subject: 3934
Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 9:55am

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"..
]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2013 09:55:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38665#38665 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Originally posted by 21grandma Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38661#38661 Author: Jdub
Subject: 3934
Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 9:23am

Originally posted by 21grandma

Originally posted by Jdub

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.

Would like to see pictures to match directions, Thank you.

How do I post pic's on this forum format?

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2013 09:23:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38661#38661 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Originally posted by JdubI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38650#38650 Author: 21grandma
Subject: 3934
Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 1:32am

Would like to see pictures to match directions, Thank you.
]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2013 01:32:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38650#38650 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Please post your pictures here... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38644#38644 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3934
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:20pm

Please post your pictures here for all to see and steal.]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:20:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38644#38644 Awning for Peaches the Pod : I went to REI and got a custom... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38640#38640 Author: Jdub
Subject: 3934
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. ]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:08:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38640#38640 Awning for Peaches the Pod : The awning consists of a "rope"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38615#38615 Author: Thinker
Subject: 3934
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 3:55pm

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. ]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:55:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38615#38615 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Here is my awning.... From... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38614#38614 Author: Thinker
Subject: 3934
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 3:50pm

Here is my awning....

From PaHaQue]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:50:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38614#38614 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Welcome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38585#38585 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3934
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:38am

Welcome.]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:38:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38585#38585 Awning for Peaches the Pod : "Luff tape" used by... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38557#38557 Author: Painless
Subject: 3934
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]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2013 23:47:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=38557#38557 Awning for Peaches the Pod : You have 2 options..1) DIY 2)... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=37766#37766 Author: furpod
Subject: 3934
Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 10:25am

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..
]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:25:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=37766#37766 Awning for Peaches the Pod : The curve of the roof makes it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=37764#37764 Author: Seanl
Subject: 3934
Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 9:56am

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,]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2013 09:56:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=37764#37764 Awning for Peaches the Pod : Hello, just wanted to add to our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=37740#37740 Author: Lynxgirl
Subject: 3934
Posted: 05 Sep 2013 at 8:52pm

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! ]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:52:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3934&PID=37740#37740