r-Dome Revisited |
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headcold
Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 125 |
Topic: r-Dome Revisited Posted: 31 Dec 2013 at 12:08pm |
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Thanks, Kymoose. I hadn't thought of that. I'm off to Home Depot to see what they have.
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strorg
Newbie Joined: 17 Nov 2013 Location: Mobile, AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 11:15am | ||
We have used ours on every trip and it really is a great feature. That said, I'm extremely disappointed that the fit is so poor on the larger pods. Hard to believe that FR didn't have this worked out properly, but instead chose to use such a poorly matched accessory. My complaint is based mostly on aesthetics, but isn't that part of the reason many choose the pod? The poor fit also makes it more difficult to properly stake the dome and seal out bugs and water.
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Tom and Tracy
Mobile, AL 2014 RP-178 |
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headcold
Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 125 |
Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 12:00pm | ||
Kymoose, do you have a link for those better suction cups for holding the R-Dome flaps to the Pod? I notice that the ones issued by FR are to be found on Amazon. Others are featured there also, but I have no idea which are better. Home Depot only had the mega-cups that are used for lifting glass and large pieces of tile Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 7:50pm | ||
I don't have a link but a pic of the ones I buy at Lowes.
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headcold
Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 125 |
Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 9:34pm | ||
I guess that I was shopping at the wrong store .... Lowes it will be. Thanks.
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 10:20pm | ||
And that is a FINE "hand model" right there... |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 03 Jan 2014 at 7:51am | ||
You missed your calling in life my friend. |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 03 Jan 2014 at 8:12am | ||
I do a little professional work now and then.. It's not all just Pro Bono projects for you.. |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 03 Jan 2014 at 12:43pm | ||
We are honored to view your thumbnail.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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juzdon
Newbie Joined: 05 Aug 2012 Location: Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 1:41pm | ||
i have a 181g and the r-Dome does not work the greatest with the garage component, plus i have risers, so it throws the height off to stake it properly. That being said, i never camp without using the r-Dome! i love it.
i attach the r-Dome so it's staked properly in front by the hitch and can use the suction cups on the front portion. the back end towards the garage, i use short bungee cords and good stakes to secure it to the ground. the suction cups at this end have to be attached to the side of the r-Pod, so i need to make sure i have access to the rear-side storage compartment or have it emptied out. as someone else mentioned, i took a Sharpie and marked the half-way point on the support pole that is threaded through the half dome. once, i got a system down, it's a breeze to set up by myself. the picture below shows how the r-Dome looks for me with the garage component. |
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