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Topic: Slide awning Rpod 180

Posted By: tony rpod 180
Subject: Slide awning Rpod 180
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 11:11am

Has anybody installed a slide awning on there Rpod? I was trying to stay away from the high priced one you can order from Camping World, was thinking of fabricating one from tarp material. Any ideas?

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GMC Canyon/RPoder

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 11:14am

I installed a Lippert from etrailer.com. For a 178 cost was under 200. Before that I used the one from PahaQue that is installed in keder rail. I like the permanent retractable one much better.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: tony rpod 180
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 8:19pm

Thank you so much for that tip! I just ordered one from etrailer.com for $205, I love this forum

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GMC Canyon/RPoder

Posted By: Our pod
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 9:20pm

I duct-,taped a $8 tarp to 1/2 inch braided nylon line and slide that into the rail. It's supported by off poles on the ends. An acceptable and cheap awning for boondocking. Has all the class of a FEMA roof for $50.

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Life is good.

Posted By: Ghosthawk
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 7:50am

I have not made mine yet but I found slides at a sail shop that fit the track. They are a loose enough fit that I could sew them into a poly tarp, or just tie them on at the grommet.

Cost me something like 1.49$ ea plus shipping, so I got 10.

I have the R-dome also, but wanted something very quick and easy to put up after a day of driving.

Then a day or 2 later when I have recharged my battery's I can swap it for the R-dome if desired. Or take it down and drive some more.

You can also find the rope kind that sews on. Google is your friend. Search for keder slide.

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 8:07am

Tony rpod 180,

At this link you will find the install on a 180.

https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-solera-slide-topper-2017-forest-river-forester-lcv000165063.aspx

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: tony rpod 180
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 8:17am

Installation Looks fairly straight forward, now just waiting for the one I ordered to arrive. Thanks everyone

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GMC Canyon/RPoder

Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 10:06am

I installed the Solera on our 190. I laid out all the parts on the driveway arranged like they go on the Pod. That helped ensure I had all the parts and made the install easier. Go for it, it's not to difficult.

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Chuck & Lyn
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2018 R Pod 190
2019 Traverse

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