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    Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 5:47pm
OK..... so how many people have the r dome and love it?  I did not get one with my pod, but I do have an 8x8 pop up canopy.  I really like having an awning and on all my other campers, always had it out unless in a crazy bad wind storm.  I met a podder this past weekend who said, he felt like if you could only spend money on one thing, it would probably be the dome.  Called dealer today to check.  They sell for 550.00 and he does not keep them in stock.  So, would you all advise to get one and if so, which is the exact one to get for a 2015 178?

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Hello, we love the dome on our 2015 171. I believe this would fit you 178 also. If you don't want to pay that price check out this website below. Just as nice except not screened in.

http://www.pahaquecustom.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PQWO&Product_Code=AWPOD&Category_Code=cawn

Good luck hope this helps
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So funny......i just bookmarked that site.  I have a question for you.  Do the flaps on the side fold back toward the camper?  In the pics, I see there is an open wedge between the camper and the awning itself.   Just wondered if it closed up on the sides to give a little more protection in rainy weather.
Hope that question makes sense.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 8:19pm
We prefer using our two EZ-ups most of the time, but we will use the dome if a full weekend will be rainy, or during full weeks anywhere.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 9:29pm
the dome is home!

unless we're somewhere for just one night, it always goes up.  it's too easy no to!
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Originally posted by techntrek

We prefer using our two EZ-ups most of the time, but we will use the dome if a full weekend will be rainy, or during full weeks anywhere.

I agree.  I always put it up for a long weekend or 1-2 week camping.  I keep the screens up and put the flaps down when it might rain or is a bit chilly.  I use a small folding table and have seated 6 for dinner (when rainy) or just 2 for a relaxed breakfast.  The flaps can be used for varying levels of privacy. 

I did have a problem with the zipper on the front facing panel (used mostly as entry way) ... This spring I replaced zipper with purchased #10 zipper which is heavy duty. Works great!
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Posts: 101 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 11:16pm
I just got my Rpod with the R-dome. we put it up on our dry run and thought it was outstanding. i'm not sure how much they are, we bargained that into the price but I would say it is worth it. It gets a little tricky in a breeze to install but of course I have only put it up once. It looks cool, especially when the queen tent bed is extended! (176T)
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Sep 2014 at 9:18am
<-----  Will not leave the drive without the dome in the pod. And in 4 seasons, only once not put it up.


This was at Goshen in August.. There are 36 Pods in the village, you can see most have/use the dome..
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That's a cool shot.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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