Review of Thule Tension Rafter for Hideaway Awnings - TH307309 Video

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

I recently visited an RV show where they had an RV with the same style roof as your 2022 Winnebago Solis 59PX on display. It had an awning like the Thule HideAway Awning #TH490011 attached and the brackets used looked custom made by the RV…

Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…