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AndR
Newbie Joined: 09 May 2014 Location: Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 28 |
Topic: r dome Posted: 09 Jun 2014 at 11:44pm |
Have a 182G with the dome. It is also about 6 inches too long but works just fine. We enjoy having the extra space.
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Thanks and Happy Camping!
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2dogseniors
Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2014 Location: Hixson, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Posted: 16 Sep 2014 at 6:58pm |
Our R-Dome is too small for the 2015 178. The part that attaches to the pod is lifted off the ground thus negating the bug deterrent. Has anyone modified their Dome by adding fabric? I know we're not about to remove the risers.
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2dogSeniors
2004 Ford Expedition 2015 R-Pod 178 with risers |
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2 P's in our POD
Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2014 Location: Lapeer,MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2014 at 8:45am |
We have the 2015 179 and have the same problem.
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Paul and Peggy
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holster
Newbie Joined: 17 Nov 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 1:22pm |
We have a 179 HRE and the dome does hang down about a foot off each end. We haven't had any problems with the sod cloth and side panels laying flat on the ground though. Everything works fine except those stupid suction cuts. They are as worthless as teeth on a chicken. Even in the slightest breeze, they either unhook, open up or fall off. As much as I hate to drill holes and screw something to the outside of the pod, I may try to find some of the screw on tabs, originally used on the R-Dome. I've not had any experience with these, but by design, they look like they would be far more secure. Any thoughts?
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Nomad2010
Newbie Joined: 19 May 2014 Location: Oregon Coast Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 1:59pm |
I've had moderate success with the suction cups but think I may get the dome sides lengthen to better fit the 179HRE and come closer to the ground. Just not sure how to get it done without costing a fortune. Putting permanent hooks for the dome would make the whole setup more secure.
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Scott & Kim
The Mountains are calling and a Podding we must go! |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 4:16pm |
Get better suction cups. Nearly everybody does after 1 weekend with the stock ones.
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holster
Newbie Joined: 17 Nov 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 6:22pm |
Nomad2010, We purchased our 179 in September. We have a 26" Terry Resort that we have used constantly since we bought it new in '08. I bought a dandy Coleman Bayside tent trailer that "I" could use for hunting and fishing in the summer. There are many places where the Terry is great, but back in the hills, not so good. I sold the tent trailer, because I couldn't get my wife to go with me (no bathroom or shower). I understand her on these two points. Guys can do without, girls may have a problem. We had checked out the Hood River 179 and fell in love with it. The perfect hunting/fishing camp for me and the high country camping both my wife and I love, and we can pull it easily with her pickup and mine. The only problem has been with the R-Dome. The fit is perfect, but those suction cups are appropriately named, because they do suck and not in the way they are supposed to.
Now to furpod, If you and everyone else has a better suction cup, what is your recommendation and where do I buy it? I appreciate all the input. |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 7:35pm |
many use the smaller of these two, we use the larger for towels and such.. For the dome now days, we use these... They have held in some pretty stiff winds, we use bungies to attach to the hook. You want to watch for a sale, we paid $20 for 8 of them.. |
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AndR
Newbie Joined: 09 May 2014 Location: Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 28 |
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 7:43pm |
I have experienced the same issues with my original suction cups. Looks like the power lock suction cup might be a good alternative. Will,have to wait for next spring to try them. The pod is hibernating :(
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Thanks and Happy Camping!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 9:09pm |
Stay away from the original screw-on tabs. I hated them.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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