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Topic ClosedNew to Rpods 179 - Event Date: 18 Sep 2018
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    Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 7:16pm
Insurance is very reasonable on our 177, even in Michigan where we pay the highest rates in the country for insurance.  Full replacement cost runs us $ 60.00/year.
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Thanks for the info!
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All,
 My wife and I are newly retired and just bought a really nice 2016 R-Pod 179. Our first outing is this weekend.
We have been looking for an R-Dome that was originally offered with this model, but we have been discouraged from getting one. Do any of you "experienced" users have a recommendation about this product or something similar? We would really like some additions outside, protected space.
We're very excited about out first weekend shakedown.
And, thanks for responses.
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I have a 2013 176 that I just bought a couple months ago, and took it out for it's first trip last weekend.  I can honestly say that the R-Dome is why I bought this camper.  As for camping, its perfect for my wife and I, and we spent most of our time in the dome.  I think without the dome, you only have half the camper.  Its a great add-on and you should definitely get one.  They are quite expensive, and I'm afraid I'm going to need another one, as the one that came with mine is 5 years old and nearing it's last days.  The fabric is getting brittle, and it is not going to last much longer.  

Anyone here have recommendations on where to get a replacement for less than FR wants for a new one?

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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Sep 2018 at 9:02am
The pro/con rDome debate will rage on forever I guess.  Its a personal choice, either you love them or you don't.  I don't. 

I have a 2015 rPod 179 with a green/tan top rdome. I've barely used the rDome and will sell it for $250 plus shipping. I understand that mine will fit the post 2011 rPod 179's and 180's. The smaller pods use a smaller dome and the older pods use a smaller mounting track.
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Originally posted by DatsClaybo

All,
 My wife and I are newly retired and just bought a really nice 2016 R-Pod 179. Our first outing is this weekend.
We have been looking for an R-Dome that was originally offered with this model, but we have been discouraged from getting one. Do any of you "experienced" users have a recommendation about this product or something similar? We would really like some additions outside, protected space.
We're very excited about out first weekend shakedown.
And, thanks for responses.
Clayton
Last year I purchased a 2016 "179" that came with the R-Dome.  I tried setting it up myself and found it difficult and time consuming, so I sold it.  Now that my wife has become interested in camping with me I wish I had kept it.  With a second set of hands it would have been much easier for me to set up and the additional outdoor space would have been beneficial.
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DataClaybo,

Check out PahaQue.com and their product line.
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Thanks for the responses. Really mixed reviews. That's what I've run into. We've decided on an unattached stand alone that we can put close to the R-Pod. I'll let you know how that works out.
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Posts: 305 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Sep 2018 at 9:46pm
I do the same. I have a Coleman 12*12 screen room and just added a PahaQue visor for the 179. Nice combo. ~PP

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