r-pod Nation Homepage R-Pod Travel Trailers At Jeff Couchs RV Nation
Forum Home Forum Home > Forest River r-pod > Miscellaneous / Off-topic
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - replace rdome with awning
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

replace rdome with awning

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
P and D Podders View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 09 Mar 2016
Location: Near Atlanta
Status: Offline
Points: 7
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote P and D Podders Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: replace rdome with awning
    Posted: 06 Feb 2018 at 10:56am
Has anybody replaced their R-dome with an awning?  Where there any issues that you ran into in the conversion?  In 2 years we have used the R-dome 3 times.
Back to Top
mcarter View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 12 Apr 2017
Location: Greenbrier, TN
Status: Offline
Points: 239
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mcarter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 9:31am
My understanding is there is significant structural differences in the wall of a Pod with awning versus a keder rail.  Sure it can be done, but cost may be significant.  I would contact Forest River and ask.
Mike Carter
2015 178
Back to Top
furpod View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 24 Jul 2011
Location: Kentucky
Status: Offline
Points: 966
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote furpod Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 10:21am
Originally posted by mcarter mcarter wrote:

My understanding is there is significant structural differences in the wall of a Pod with awning versus a keder rail.  Sure it can be done, but cost may be significant.  I would contact Forest River and ask.


This is correct. Pods built before the awning was an option, have NO backers to support the awning installation.

BUT, I must ask, why do you not use your dome? The dome does EVERYTHING the awning does, and the awning only does one thing.. The dome can be used as an awning, just zip off the front and roll up the sides. It can be used in any configuration from there to full on living room.
Mark, Susie, Micah, and The Maggie.
'11 RP177(sold) '17 Lance 2295FurPodsMods
'17 Ford F250 CCSB
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 11.0
Copyright ©2001-2014 Web Wiz Ltd.