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Posted By: Imstukonu@msn.com
Subject: New to forum
Date 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. 
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 12:13pm
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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. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 3:04pm
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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. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 4:05pm
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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. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2021 at 5:19pm
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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. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |