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LanceK

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Foley, Alabama 36535, United States
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Lance
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Kindley
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Our 2019 Toyota 4 Runner SR5 joined our family in September 2020 as a tow vehicle for our 2018 forest River R-Pod 180. First thing we did was to change the street rubber for All Terrain tires. Next was to build a drop hitch for the trailer. Soon we ordered frig/freezer, a roof rack, roof top tent and awning. I have changed exterior and interior lighting to led. We try to take her out at lease twice a month seeking adventure and new sun sets and sun rises.

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trail_runn4r

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LanceK said:
Our 2019 Toyota 4 Runner SR5 joined our family in September 2020 as a tow vehicle for our 2018 forest River R-Pod 180. First thing we did was to change the street rubber for All Terrain tires. Next was to build a drop hitch for the trailer. Soon we ordered frig/freezer, a roof rack, roof top tent and awning. I have changed exterior and interior lighting to led. We try to take her out at lease twice a month seeking adventure and new sun sets and sun rises.

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Great setup! How well does the 270 awning work with the tailgate?
 
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Old Tanker said:
Looks like a 180, lifted up by contact with the tailgate. My OVS 180 did that before I moved it to the drivers side.
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Good eye, I thought it was going over!

For your 180, shouldn’t it be the same driver or passenger side? What changed?
 
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trail_runn4r said:
Old Tanker said:
Looks like a 180, lifted up by contact with the tailgate. My OVS 180 did that before I moved it to the drivers side.
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Good eye, I thought it was going over!

For your 180, shouldn’t it be the same driver or passenger side? What changed?
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The hinges are set different. One is further from the bracket so the arms fold over the other arms. By changing sides, the rear hinge was an extra inch and a half out from the side, which made a big difference with the tailgate.
 
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LanceK

Rank V

Advocate II

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Foley, Alabama 36535, United States
First Name
Lance
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Kindley
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30204

trail_runn4r said:
Great setup! How well does the 270 awning work with the tailgate?
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I thought I replied to your question, but I must not of posted it.
Your question on the 270 is right on target. I am very disappointed! I have tried moving it forward and raised it what the stealth rack would allow. I guess It would of been able to adjust higher with the taller rack. I am now using the 270 as a 180. If I don't leave the lift gate up I can use it as a 270.

It is a 270 awning!
 
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LanceK said:
I have always liked white! But I buy silver. What brand is your trailer? tell us about it's features. Also tell us where you find dispersed camping in Texas.
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My trailer is a VRV Flyer--all aluminum frame and body--but they are out of business.
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