R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: R Dome
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedR Dome
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 5>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
MDPaddlersPod View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 06 Jul 2016
Location: Maryland
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 135 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: R Dome
    Posted: 20 Jul 2016 at 1:51pm
I just bought my 179 a month ago and used the dome last weekend. While not a perfect fit, it worked well.
MDPaddlersPod
2017 RPod 179
2002 Silverado1500
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 9:41pm
Others have purchased high-quality suction cups, not using the ones that came with it.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
bboorman View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 02 May 2015
Location: United States
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 7:31pm
gave up on the suction cups, looking for those clips, used a rock to hold it tight....

As for hte skirt, had to cut it a couple times, but it can't really hold anything in or our that wants out or in...  There is a company in Colorado that makes skirts for the r-pod, gave an estimate of $1500 for the 171 skirt.  passed.
Back to Top
CoastalCal View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 23 May 2015
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 43 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 10:53am
Originally posted by techntrek

In earlier model years they installed the screw-on posts.  I hated them.  A good set of suction cups is better.


We are going to try cleaning the road grime off of the areas where we put the suction cups and see if they work any better. Smile
2015 178 R-Pod
Ford F-250 4x4 Diesel
2014 Indian Vintage
2010 HD Ultra Classic
Back to Top
Unclewillis View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 26 Aug 2014
Location: NV
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 100 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 12:32am
We have the exact same problem. (the plastic coming off as the tent enters the slide channel) I did the same thing and it seemed to work.
Daddy, Mommy and Daughter.
BlackJack & Keno (boston Terriers)
Rpod 176T 2015
Nick:
ouR-pod
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 11:14pm
In earlier model years they installed the screw-on posts.  I hated them.  A good set of suction cups is better.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
CoastalCal View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 23 May 2015
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 43 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 10:27am
We put our R-Dome up for the first time this week on our 2015 178. The fit was a bit funky, the suction cups are useless and the instructions were for attaching it to a pop-up trailer with screw-in grommets, but even with all of this.....we love it! I didn't like how it sloped down from the roof since the Pod has risers so I put the front legs on risers, much better. The screen skirt is a joke.
2015 178 R-Pod
Ford F-250 4x4 Diesel
2014 Indian Vintage
2010 HD Ultra Classic
Back to Top
RPodWeGo View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 10 Jul 2012
Location: Salt Lake City
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 112 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jun 2015 at 3:37pm
I agree relative to the Rdome fit on a Rpod with risers. I have a 177 HRE and the dome is the BOM (slang for good)!
RPodWeGo
RPod 177
04 v8 Toyota 4Runner
Back to Top
fwunder View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1676 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 8:17pm
I think you will get a lot of subjective opinions, Mark. Personally, I have no problem with it on my 178. I haven't seen anything better, but would welcome one.
2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!
Back to Top
Markie View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 22 Sep 2013
Location: Chambersburg PA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 67 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 8:01pm
I don't mean to hijack the thread but I have a question about the fit of the R-dome after installing the R-pod 4 inch riser kit? Does the R-dome fit ok? How does the added height affect the fit and symmetry of the dome?
Mark & Vicki
R-POD 178 & 2015 Silverado 5.3L
Weimeraner "Zeke"
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 5>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz