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marc515 
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 Topic: Anyone install a regular awning?Posted: 27 Apr 2011 at 6:28pm |
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If we get an R-Pod, we would like to have a regular awning; has anyone put one on? Thank you |
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Heidi
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Posted: 28 Apr 2011 at 12:32am |
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I made one from an old pop up canvas awning that was half rotted. I cut the bead off and sewed it to a light weight nylon tarp. I used the old poles and guy lines. We do not leave it attached to the pod but it only takes a few minutes to put it up if I want it.
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Leaflin
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Posted: 28 Apr 2011 at 10:20am |
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By 'regular awning' do you mean the type that is permanently attached and you can pull it out?
Unless it has a curve to it, I don't see how it could work as there just isn't enough room, plus they are quite heavy.
I bought some Sunbrella awning material from Sailrite as well as some Keder Awning Rope to slide in the track and am working on a design at present.
I'm thinking something similar to this but with a zippered sleeve to contain it.
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Mrs. 'Piper
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Posted: 28 Apr 2011 at 4:23pm |
 This is a picture of one that we made ourselves. It is 8ft. wide by 6ft. deep. It does fit in the r-dom track. Got the supplies from Sailrite and Cabellas. I know that a couple of others have had one made through canvas companies. When staying for longer periods of time and when it's not too windy for set-up, we do use the r-dome. It's nice to have options. |
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tedbear
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happy_camper
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Posted: 07 May 2011 at 12:19pm |
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I must admit that I am not a fan of the dome. We camped loads last summer and ended up only putting it up once. It is a pain to put up and in my opinion is pretty durn ugly. Would prefer something like those posted on the t@b
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sylviablue
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Posted: 08 May 2011 at 8:13pm |
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The t@b one is too cute. We have learned to use our dome and to like it as well. You can permanently unzip the sides so that it's more of an awning.
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Jestforpun
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Posted: 22 Jan 2012 at 8:32pm |
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We are looking for anyone who does not want their dome to have a second one for backup. I know some people love them, some hate them. If anyone hates theirs and would like to ship it to us, we'd gladly pay the shipping.
I can be reached at 608-385-4675 or email at dollmaker127@gmail.com. Cheryl
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tsunami
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Posted: 23 Jan 2012 at 7:58pm |
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As far as I know, no one manufactures a regular RV awning short enough to be installed on a Pod.
The roof curvature precludes adding a straight awning to the side. Even the shortest bracket would extend out beyond the roof line. |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 11:33am |
========= Cute, yes ...well built, yes ...but, that was our very first camper and they are small inside. Not a big deal for 2 average sized adults. But we have a large dog and tried to stay out for several months last summer. We almost lost our minds ! Came home from that trip and bought our 177 R-pod ...wow, what a different a few feet and different layout makes ! Don't get me wrong ...we loved our T@B but it wasn't the right camper for us in the end - - and we had it for 3 seasons ! MJ |
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