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    Posted: 20 Jun 2023 at 10:05am
+1 to what StephenH said. We wanted to put an awning on our 2017 (which was actually a 2016 but that's a whole other story) and were told the same thing by the dealer and Forest River. We purchased a 14X14 free standing shade canopy from Costco and got pretty good at putting that up easily and quickly.
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Posts: 6465 		Post Options Post Options   Quote StephenH Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jun 2023 at 9:11pm
Without the RPod going to the factory for a change in the side to provide the proper support, an awning is not advisable. I know because I did have to send mine after an accident and was able to add an awning. You could add one, but you would do so at your risk. Since your RPod is out of warranty, that is not a consideration.
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So, my wife and I just returned from our maiden voyage in our 2016 RPod 180, and we loved it!! However! It was pretty darn sunny and every other camper had a nice shaded awning.
I'm not interested in a visor/shade thing, but I am interested in an actual awning. So, here are a couple questions:
1. Anyone have one for sale?
2. Are they difficult to install without looking cheesey and crappy?
3. Are they expensive?
4. How durable are they?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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