R-pod Owners Forum : New 179 and need an awning! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New 179 and need an awning! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 23:41:08 +0000 Sat, 24 Sep 2016 15:44:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8271 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 179 and need an awning! : I used sail sliders. Found them... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=82752#82752 Author: voisj
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Posted: 24 Sep 2016 at 3:44pm

I used sail sliders. Found them online for $1 each and zip tied them to a nice lightweight canvas tarp i had that had rings every 2". Then i bought the 10' adjustable tent poles from Cabela's For $14 each, with some bungees it can be pulled to either side for a little more shade/sun protection.
The sail slugs slide in real nice and the whole thing goes up in 10 minutes.
]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2016 15:44:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=82752#82752 New 179 and need an awning! : Originally posted by trixilouI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=79932#79932 Author: DanoJKU
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Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 7:58pm

Originally posted by trixilou

I just purchased a 2017 r pod 179, and opted out of the r dome.  I'm seeing a lot of pictures of interesting options for an awning, but can't find information on the size of the inside of the rail that the dome would slide into.  Does anyone know?  I'm thinking sail slugs or a rope the right size would slide through the rail and hold on a tarp of some sort nicely.  Called Forrest River and was told that it was 1.5", which doesn't even look close.    Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!


Welcome!  Tons of info here!  I got an RDome with my new '17 179 and we used it for a week long trip.  I am not a fan.  It detracts from the overall look of the RPod and is not as easy as a traditional crank awning.  I've been engineering\reverse engineering every awning solution that I can find and I plan on starting a new thread on what I've found.


Originally posted by 4runninpod

Has anyone looked into if one of the jayco hummingbird awnings would be adaptable to a r pod?
Welcome to the group.


I have reverse engineered Jayco's solution and have some info for you.  Unfortunately, it can not be purchased or quoted without a Jayco Hummingbird VIN# so maybe that could be covered by recording one from a dealer, not sure, but that's the main obstacle.  The awning they use is awesome.   It's made by Carefree and it's the Longitude OEM model, so it can only be purchased direct from Jayco.  I have a few alternative ideas I'm working on.
https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/products/longitude.html


]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:58:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=79932#79932 New 179 and need an awning! : I made both a slide-out cover... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78273#78273 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 9:27am

I made both a slide-out cover and an awning for our R-Pod 179. Details are in my mods, the link to which is in my signature. I thought that all the awnings cost too much, and since we have the equipment to cut and sew heavier materials, and since we could get the material at an excellent price, I decided to do it myself. Big smile]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2016 09:27:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78273#78273 New 179 and need an awning! : Good morning fellow campers. We... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78272#78272 Author: Nugget
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Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 9:18am

Good morning fellow campers. We are in our third day of being R-Poders, 179. So far, all is going great. We even have our 9 yr old cat on board. ( Liter box placed in shower during the day.) We have moved up in size from a Tear Drop. Loved her, but look forward to the indoor cooking & being able to stand up. We know we will enjoy learning from ya'll.
]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2016 09:18:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78272#78272 New 179 and need an awning! : Thank you!!! So very excited to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78070#78070 Author: trixilou
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Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 8:58am

Thank you!!!  So very excited to finally have my pod!!]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:58:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78070#78070 New 179 and need an awning! : Thank you!!!!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78069#78069 Author: trixilou
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Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 8:58am

Thank you!!!!!Smile

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:58:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78069#78069 New 179 and need an awning! : If you are interested in a retractable... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78062#78062 Author: sailor323
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Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 7:10am

If you are interested in a retractable awning, nearly any household awning can be adapted to work on the Pod.  You don't have to get one that is marketed as an RV awning.  We like our R-Dome.  It can be used as an awning or a separate room.  They are kind of expensive if you have to buy one.  For a bit more money, you can get Pahaque's version of the dome and from what I have seen, it seems to be better built. You can see several homemade awnings on the R-Pod Owners Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/56931970807/search/?query=awning  If you're not a member, you should join. 
]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:10:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78062#78062 New 179 and need an awning! : BTW, it takes about 6 or 8 wks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78015#78015 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 6:38pm

BTW, it takes about 6 or 8 wks this time of year.]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:38:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78015#78015 New 179 and need an awning! : Check MARTI'S Awnings in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78014#78014 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 6:37pm

Check MARTI'S Awnings in chico CA.  The flat part on my 179 is 8ft.  Will need two poles - she has a link to some quality adjustable poles.  Now we are waiting for a time that the wind isn't blowing to try it out.]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:37:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78014#78014 New 179 and need an awning! : Has anyone looked into if one... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78013#78013 Author: 4runninpod
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Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 5:31pm

Has anyone looked into if one of the jayco hummingbird awnings would be adaptable to a r pod?
Welcome to the group. ]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:31:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78013#78013 New 179 and need an awning! : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78010#78010 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 3:54pm

Welcome to the group!]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:54:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78010#78010 New 179 and need an awning! : Many have used sail slugs and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78008#78008 Author: sailor323
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Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 3:44pm

Many have used sail slugs and others have sewn a bolt rope into a tarp.  Both work well.  I think the keder rail on newer pods is 15mm, but someone else can answer this more definitively.  I do know that 1/4" sail slugs work on our 2016 179.
]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:44:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78008#78008 New 179 and need an awning! : I just purchased a 2017 r pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78007#78007 Author: trixilou
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Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 1:32pm

I just purchased a 2017 r pod 179, and opted out of the r dome.  I'm seeing a lot of pictures of interesting options for an awning, but can't find information on the size of the inside of the rail that the dome would slide into.  Does anyone know?  I'm thinking sail slugs or a rope the right size would slide through the rail and hold on a tarp of some sort nicely.  Called Forrest River and was told that it was 1.5", which doesn't even look close.    Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2016 13:32:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8271&PID=78007#78007