Awning Modifications

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   I like the awning we purchased and it is easy for me to put up with just a two steep ladder. But I had trouble getting the front square and tight. So I added a cross pole at the front.

This was an easy fix, I purchased a piece of 1/2" electrical conduit and cut it 8" shorter than the distance between the gourmets. Then I purchased two aluminum turn buckles. Removed the screw eye bolts from both ends and drove the turn buckle into each end of the conduit with a leather mallet. 

I originally was going to drill a hole in the side and put a pop rivet in to hold it in place, but the pressure fit of the turn buckle will not allow it to come out. Then I screwed the original threaded eye bolts in each end and adjusted until the eye lined up with the grommets.

Now when I put up the awning I place the cross piece on the end of the pole, then the awning grommet and then the rope guide over the top. You could use an old tent pole if you had one. 

One of the advantages is you can slant the front of the awning by moving one of your upright polls back a little and if it rains in the night the awning drains perfectly.

The pole will fit in the pass through so it is not a problem to carry. 

Clark 

Close up view of the turn buckle and the end of the cross pole

Inside view of the cross pole 

Front view 

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cmjmoore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 09 May 2011 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Status: Offline Points: 91	Post Options Post Reply Quote cmjmoore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Awning Modifications Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 5:30pm
	I like the awning we purchased and it is easy for me to put up with just a two steep ladder. But I had trouble getting the front square and tight. So I added a cross pole at the front. This was an easy fix, I purchased a piece of 1/2" electrical conduit and cut it 8" shorter than the distance between the gourmets. Then I purchased two aluminum turn buckles. Removed the screw eye bolts from both ends and drove the turn buckle into each end of the conduit with a leather mallet. I originally was going to drill a hole in the side and put a pop rivet in to hold it in place, but the pressure fit of the turn buckle will not allow it to come out. Then I screwed the original threaded eye bolts in each end and adjusted until the eye lined up with the grommets. Now when I put up the awning I place the cross piece on the end of the pole, then the awning grommet and then the rope guide over the top. You could use an old tent pole if you had one. One of the advantages is you can slant the front of the awning by moving one of your upright polls back a little and if it rains in the night the awning drains perfectly. The pole will fit in the pass through so it is not a problem to carry. Clark Close up view of the turn buckle and the end of the cross pole Inside view of the cross pole Front view
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GaRedneck81 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Location: Kennesaw, Ga. Status: Offline Points: 158	Post Options Post Reply Quote GaRedneck81 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 6:25pm
	Nice looking mod, how does it connect to your POD ?
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cmjmoore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 09 May 2011 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Status: Offline Points: 91	Post Options Post Reply Quote cmjmoore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jul 2011 at 11:45am
	The awning slides into the grove that is used for the r-dome. We ordered ours from Bear Creek Canvas. He has made several for customer and is real nice to talk with. It is not as large as the r-dome but allows you an easy awning that keeps the door out of the rain. Clark http://www.bearcreekcanvas.com/index.php
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Caverkim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28 Jun 2010 Status: Offline Points: 185	Post Options Post Reply Quote Caverkim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jul 2011 at 12:42pm
	Love it! We have been considering something to use like this instead of the Rdome. Comes in handy when you are just staying somewhere 1 night. Thanks for sharing
	caver*pod 175/Louisville KY

David and Danette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Location: Fort Myers Status: Offline Points: 317	Post Options Post Reply Quote David and Danette Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jul 2011 at 1:09pm
	The idea of the poll across the front is great. What are the measurements of the awning? We may copy your idea. David and Danette
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alli-gator Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2011 Location: Garner, NC Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote alli-gator Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 2011 at 12:03pm
	This looks like a perfect solution for our quick weekend trips. The r-dome is great, but way too much involvment for a one or two night stay. I just sent an email for information to Bear Creek canvas. Thanks for the info.
	Bruce and Ramsey 2011 RPod 177 "Alli-Gator Pod" 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L

R&T's Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Jan 2010 Location: Landis, NC Status: Offline Points: 424	Post Options Post Reply Quote R&T's Pod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 2011 at 12:58pm
	We've been talking about something like that too. We are camping in the KOA in Fancy Gap, VA. (Nice Campground) Even though we're staying four nights, we elected to use our easy up. Has been rainy, and didn't want to have to take down rdome wet and have to dry it out when we get home. The easy up doesn't go high enough for door, but the awing would be just right. Rob
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cmjmoore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 09 May 2011 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Status: Offline Points: 91	Post Options Post Reply Quote cmjmoore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Jul 2011 at 3:24pm
	David and Danette Bear Creek Canvas all ready had the measurements because they had made several for other R-Pod owners. It can't be to long because of the curve of the R-Pod. I had originally thought I would make an awning out of shade cloth that blocks 90 percent. But by the time I would have purchased the slide piece, material, poles and such it was over $100.00, so this was a better idea. This picture shows a better view then the other one I posted. I don't mind measuring it for you but for $169.00, awning, polls, ropes and stakes it was a hard deal to pass up.
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okiecamper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Location: oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 67	Post Options Post Reply Quote okiecamper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2012 at 11:15am
	cmjmoore, I emailed the Bear Creek Canvas , and they told me they had some problems with r pods. it depended on when and where thetrailer was made. yours is a 2010, and where was it made, do you know? thanks Phil
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