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ryder 
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 Topic: Awning questionPosted: 23 Aug 2012 at 5:36pm |
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I want to simply adapt a tarp to use as an awning. Does anyone know where I can get some type of hardware that slides into the r-dome groove on the trailer?
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Marwayne
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Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 5:58pm |
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Take your tarp to a place that does heavy duty sewing and have them sew in a rope that fits the rdome track.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself!
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Posted: 24 Aug 2012 at 12:00am |
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I made one for our RPod using this tarp:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000C3MIL4/ref=aw_d_var_2nd_sporting-goods_txt?colid=35MIXDP0JS4LA&coliid=I1FH4I9LNXVKYV&vs=1 It's a nice lightweight, yet durable tarp made out of tent fabric that so far has held up in rain and wind. I used 3/8" rope, I believe, wrapped the end of the tarp around it and stitched it down using my standard sewing machine. I left three or four feet of rope on each end so that the total length of rope is slightly longer than the rail. I slide it into the rail and knot both sides of the rope so it's snug. I have been using two standard tent poles, but I'm going to try a third taller pole in the middle for better rain drainage hopefully. Marila |
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The McLane's
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Posted: 24 Aug 2012 at 12:38pm |
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MTB Pod: do you have a picture of that?
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Posted: 25 Aug 2012 at 10:15am |
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We have a 177/2012 new this year, this last outing we put up our dome then unzipped the front panel and rolled up the sides. When we put away the dome we left the front off and the sides rolled up, much easier and less cumbersome to deal with. As of now, that is how we are leaving the dome. I believe it will be much simpler to put up the dome. If we need the front on we will just zipper it on after we have the dome up. We are going to algonquin park Sept. 17 so will most likely put the front on as it will be cool by then. Was also looking for a tarp, and will use the 3/8 rope with tent material if this doesn't work out.
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Posted: 25 Aug 2012 at 12:07pm |
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Pudderpod,
Here are a couple of pictures. My tarp size is 8x12, but I am thinking about ordering the 12x12 size so that it will fit the full width of the rail. The only problem I have had with our current one is that with only the two tent poles, it tends to collect rain water in the middle, and we have to dump it off occasionally. So I've ordered a third pole to put in the middle so that the rain will hopefully run off the sides so it doesn't sag in the middle. For fair weather, the two poles work perfectly. Initially, I had the rope on the front end tied to the frame (like you see in the picture), then pulled it tight at the back end and knotted it, but the most recent time we used it, we knotted both ends, and it worked great. So if I make another one, I won't need to leave so much rope at the ends. Marila Here are a couple of pictures.   |
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Footslogger03
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Posted: 25 Aug 2012 at 5:24pm |
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That looks grreat and airy. Have you ever thought of going with a telescoping aluminum pole that attached to feet mounted on the side of the Pod. Just wonder if that would eliminate the need for staking out the poles with rope.
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Posted: 25 Aug 2012 at 5:26pm |
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Did you sew the side pieces on separatedly ...like wings ? The one closest to the door looks taperred.
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Posted: 25 Aug 2012 at 10:08pm |
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Slogger,
I can't quite picture what your talking about with the poles, but it sure sounds interesting. I'd love to not have the guy lines to trip over. It's not a taper on the tarp, I think it just looks that way because of the curve of the front of the pod. I kept the tarp square (or rectangular), and simply rolled the end of it over the rope and stitched it down. I didn't stitch the entire rope to the tarp, just stitched the tarp to itself so it looks like the drawstring on a pair of sweatpants, but then I purposely caught the rope in my stitching in a few places so it wouldnt pull out. It's a pretty basic setup but works well. I got the idea from the T@B users group--we used to own one before the RPod. I wish they made an awning for the RPod like they have for the T@B. It's custom made by thermarest, fits the curve of the trailer perfectly and holds up to incredibly strong winds and rain. But we have a lot more space and a bathroom with the RPod, so I guess that's a good enough trade off! Marila
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Posted: 25 Aug 2012 at 10:16pm |
============================== Interesting coincidence ...we had a T@B before buying our R-Pod too !! I guess my wording wasn't clear. What I tried to explain was a scenario where the poles that are now resting on the ground would be telescoping/adjustable and angled back toward the outer wall of the Pod and attached to feet that are mounted on the Pod. We want an awning but don't want to go through what we did with the Thermarest Add-a-Room. It was more work than we wanted to go through and once we got it set up it didn't allow for the type of air flow we desired. Bottom line is that we want a "sun shade" that is easy to drop and raise and does not interfere with ventillation. Thanks for your information and pictures. I like what you've done. We've been looking at a "Box Awning" made by a company called Carefree In Colorado ...but it most likely won't fit due to its length and the curved ceiling lines of the Pod. 'Slogger |
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