R-Dome

I have a question for the experts. I have a 2011 171. I am interested in getting an R-Dome, but I can’t find one used anywhere. I would just buy a new one, but the guys at R-Pod parts store are telling me they only sell a new version that won’t fit the brackets on my 2011 model, so I would have to buy a new bracket additionally. I guess I have three questions. First, is there anywhere I can buy a 2011 or older R-Dome model? Second, is there a way to make a newer R-Dome model work without having to buy new brackets? Finally, from those with experience, is the R-Dome worth the $650 in parts and shipping to get the new R-Dome conversion? Thanks for the help.
Dave

depends what kind of camping you do and duration. for us if we are only camping for a night or two we don't set it up, but if we are camping for a week we will set it up it really does give you more living space as a add a room used as a bug, rain, storage, privacy, shelter. once you set it up a couple times it goes pretty quick. is it worth 650, well we got ours with the camper, does sound a little pricey.   

If you use it.. It's worth it.. we use ours almost all the time. Your 171 has a "small" keeder rail, and the new ones have a large keeder, so they won't interchange either way. Replacing the keeder track would be no big deal, and my *guess* is, less than $20. Unless you take it to a dealer and pay retail for the parts and service time, then a couple hundred.. It's literally going to be "unscrew old, screw on new"..

You might try a Tent and Awning shop, they might be able to replace the keeder with the correct one for your POD at less cost. We have had ours for 4 years now and it came with our POD but to buy it at that time was around $400. Goose

I think the dome is definitely worth having and using. It is invaluable for adding additional space as well as shade , rain protection and privacy.

 I have seen several domes for sale on this forum and the other r pod forum-perhaps you can find a less expensive dome in the classifieds.

good luck
Vann