R-Dome flimsy?

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   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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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	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.

hogone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis Online Status: Offline Posts: 1041	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
	Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD

2McPods Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67	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
	Everything Happens 4 A Reason Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 10:37pm
	4th season down, still no dome damage, been up/down at least 40 times.

Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	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.
	Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

NormanHill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 30 Mar 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	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?

Goose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 672	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
	Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee

Unclewillis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Location: NV Online Status: Offline Posts: 100	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.
	Daddy, Mommy and Daughter. BlackJack & Keno (boston Terriers) Rpod 176T 2015 Nick: ouR-pod

Shadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Kanata, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	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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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	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.