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Happy Tripping
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Topic: R-Dome flimsy? Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 9:22pm |
Hello. I did a 'search' but didn't pull up anything re my problem.
I've put up my new R-Dome maybe 3 times, the last time, I ripped out the nylon stitching of the tab holding one of the grommets that the ends of the flexible front pole sets into. I'm 67 years old and 150 pounds so muscle wasn't the issue, I don't believe. I don't know if this is a design issue or a quality issue, unique to me. I suppose I could have an awning place stitch it back up, and maybe reinforce the other one, too. It's still within the warranty period, I believe, I bought it this spring, but shipping it back seems to be a big hassle.
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hogone
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Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 11:56pm |
put dome up 3 days ago 3 days of solid rain. Excellent cover. what a buffer! GO MIZZOU
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD
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2McPods
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Location: Pittsburgh,PA
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Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 9:32am |
Used our dome this past weekend in Pymatuning,Pa sat through rain storm and sleet. Stayed dry and had a small heater to keep warm why all the other campers were forced to stay inside..lol
Everyone at the camp ground was amazed by the dome and the pod, even stopped to watch us take it down and hook up the pod.
we love the dome and pod
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Everything Happens 4 A Reason
Pat & Viki McCartney
2015 171 {2McPods}
2014 F150
Pittsburgh, Pa
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furpod
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Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 10:37pm |
4th season down, still no dome damage, been up/down at least 40 times.
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Outbound
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Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 8:25am |
In five years of 'podding, I've never had a quality/materials issue with my r-dome. Also, in five years of being online in r-pod forums, I've never seen anyone else complain of "flimsy" r-domes or of poor r-dome manufacturing.
If you did get a lemon, contact your dealer about a warranty replacement. An r-dome isn't cheap and its well worth the little bit of effort to send it back.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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NormanHill
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Posted: 15 Oct 2014 at 10:57pm |
I had to have the dome replaced after the first use and haven't put the new one up yet, but will next weekend. Same as your experience, ripped at the track when a dog ran into the side. Maybe the quality has deteriorated since the other folks purchased theirs?
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Goose
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Posted: 16 Oct 2014 at 1:53am |
The wind took our dome down a couple of times, ripping the channel that the shock cord runs through. It has also bent some of the poles that I had to repair and replace, never had a grommet rip out. Goose
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Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Unclewillis
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Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 9:52am |
I just got my R-pod and we have used it as much as possible. We also put the R-dome up every time just to get used to using it. Here's a couple of things I have noticed.
Even in a small breeze, it's hard to do alone.
It blew down in a middle of the night desert wind that blew up out of nowhere but it was undamaged.
We staked it down as much as possible the next night and if it's done properly, it is solid as a rock in 25 mph wind gust!!! ( I bought extra heavy duty stakes too)
I have not noticed any damage to the fabric.
Has anyone noticed though, it's hard to open the door and not have the top of the door drag across the fabric? I don't really like that.
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Daddy, Mommy and Daughter.
BlackJack & Keno (boston Terriers)
Rpod 176T 2015
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ouR-pod
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Shadow
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Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 9:11pm |
Hi Unclewillis I have added bungie cords that I connect on each of the 2 outside roof supports. This has the effect of pulling the rods slightly closer together and has removed the door zipper drag completely.
Shirley and Carol R-pod 179
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S&C
2015 R-POD 179
2010 Toyota Highlander
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Happy Tripping
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Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 4:23pm |
Thanks, Outbound, and the rest, too.
The stitching on the tab apparently is the problem, it is only 2, one over and one back. I am told Forest River is sending me a replacement.
As an aside, Couch's has been very helpful on this matter, they are NOT PERFECT, but in my experience a lot better than the area dealers.
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