How To Determine The Correct Location For Thule HideAway Awning Mounting Brackets

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How do you know where the support studs are in the wall on our pod 178 to install the mounting brackets for a Thule Awning

asked by: Mike B

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To install the Thule HideAway Awning # TH490011 to your Forest River R-POD 178 you are correct that you will need to mount the brackets to a support stud.

The locations of the support studs can be provided by the manufacturer of your R-POD, and you will want to be careful to avoid any electrical or gas lines when drilling the holes for the brackets.

I included the installation instructions of the Thule HideAway # TH490011 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

Hello Ann, we do have a great option for replacing the awning on your 2022 Forest River Flagstaff pop up camper. I know you said you want a different brand, but Thule actually makes an awning that is exactly the size and style of awning you are…

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Answer 2

Both of the tension rafters fit your Thule Hideaway Awning part #TH490010 but it comes down to which length you would prefer. The part #TH307309 is 98-3/8 inches long and the part #TH307307 instead is 78-3/4 inches. Either one will work but it comes…

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Answer 3

The Thule HideAway Awning part #TH490011 offers direct mount installation. Therefore, you'd need to attach the brackets directly to the wall of the trailer. If you have existing brackets, these would need to be removed. I have attached for you…

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Answer 4

Broadly speaking the difference between the two Thule Hideaway kits is that the #TH490011 is a flat mount that attaches to the side of an RV like you need whereas the part #TH490010 is for attaching to a roof rack. There are several smaller details…

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Answer 5

The only solution we have to mount an awning directly to the side of your side wall on your slide in camper is the Thule HideAway Awning #TH490018. The Thule Overcast Awning #TH8002AW604 mounts in the top channels of your roof racks crossbars, so it…

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Answer 6

I talked with a Tech Rep at Thule to verify, and yes they think your plan for attaching is good. The main thing to consider is that it has enough structural integrity, if is at least as strong and solid as the wall this will be sufficient to mount…

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Answer 7

The Thule HideAway Awning - Direct Mount - Waterproof - 80 sq ft #TH490011 will mount directly to the side of your 2015 Forest River R-Pod trailer with the included mounting brackets and hardware. It will require drilling directly into a stud/support…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Thule Hideaway Awning #TH490011 is a direct bolt on awning that will mount directly to the side of your 2016 Forest River R-Pod Travel Trailer. This awning measures in at 9' 10" Long, 8' Wide, includes all the needed hardware…

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Answer 9

To use the Medium QuickFit Tent for Thule HideAway Awnings item #TH307056 with your 2016 R-Pod 179 Camper, you are going to need the Thule HideAway Awning item #TH490011. The Hideaway awning attaches directly to the side of your camper with included…

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Answer 10

We have all the parts necessary to add an awning to your R-Pod 193. To add a10' Awning #LCV000211447 you will need: - Solera Manual Pull Style Awning Drive Head #LC271181 - Solera Manual Pull Style Awning Idler Head #LC272397 - Solera Manual…

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Answer 11

The Thule HideAway Awning - Wall Mount #TH490011 that you referenced was designed to attach to a van wall and we've had customers attach it to the side of trailer walls in the past and it worked well for them. Now whether your wall is strong…

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Answer 12

We can help you pick out a slide topper for the slide out of your R-Pod. Can you get me the width of your slide out including the flange?

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