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ron_whitt
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Posted: 18 Aug 2012 at 4:53pm |
Phoned Bear Creek Friday Aug 17, asked about an awning for a 2012 177. I was informed that they don't make awnings any more for the rpod, this started in 2010. They said that in that year, FR decided to make a different size for the track and since then they haven't done any more awnings. I do remember that some folks have had some issues with Bear Creek and the awning pull through, being of a different size than the track (smaller.) I sent an e-mail to K. Griffen wondering if FR was going to offer just an awning with all poles etc. as an alternative for the dome. In Spring and fall love the dome but during the summer heat just putting up an awning would be so much simpler. Wondering on others thoughts about this.
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Ron & Shirley W
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LarryK
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Yes, I too
am interested in a simple awning. |
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Gunga
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Bear Creek told me if they could get a sample of the larger channel they could make one. Maybe someone can get Forest River to send a sample.
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Little Sweet Pea Pod
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Me three, simple awning would be a huge hit.
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pjmingus
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My wife designed and made this awing for our 2012 177. Tried it out 2 weeks ago,
on the Mogollon Rim AZ. Monsoon storms lots of rain, held up great, pretty simple design.
Uses the track. I can give a detailed discription if someone wants to tackle it.
Patrick LeMmon
Prescott Valley AZ.
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Patrick & Kathy
Prescott Valley AZ 2013 Hood River 177 06 Tacoma |
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IPodAlong
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Great job! I was all about the dome room and it came in handy during cool weather but in the summer, I like a more open feeling and may at some point in the future tackle something like this. Anyway, your wife rocks!
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Towed with 2011 Ford Expedition Co-pilots: Abby & Brownie "No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." -- Anon |
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pod people
Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: chapel Hill, NC Status: Offline Points: 28 |
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The awning looks great!! I would love to know more details-particularly the size and shapes of the tarps. it looks like the right end is angled from the pole back to the front edge of the track.I assume the water drains toward the rear?
great job thanks Vann |
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Sleepless
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After reading many negative posts about the visor commercially available and the time it takes to erect the R-Domes, your wife should go into business selling her awnings. Very nice Bob |
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