New Rdome for RP179

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   Well I tried out my new Rdome today.  As others have noted, it will take a little work to make it fit right.  The part that goes in the rail does extend beyond the track on the Rpod, my theory is that it would work best to have that excess at the rear, and wrap the material up and over the back side, and attach the suction hooks onto the back, rather than the side wall.  That gives you a bit more head room at the door.  Not easy to set up, one person, with wind blowing.  It will work better when staked to the ground, for sure. 

I have a feeling I'm going to be using my Pahaque awning a lot more than the Rdome!

Disappointed to see "made in China", for what I paid, I could buy 2 or 3 good quality stand alone 10x10 or 12x12 canopies; walmart.com has a 10x12 Coleman hex screened canopy/gazebo for $134....!  

Some pics:

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CFWARREN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2015 Location: Spokane, Wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 148	Topic: New Rdome for RP179 Posted: 03 May 2015 at 8:48pm
	Well I tried out my new Rdome today. As others have noted, it will take a little work to make it fit right. The part that goes in the rail does extend beyond the track on the Rpod, my theory is that it would work best to have that excess at the rear, and wrap the material up and over the back side, and attach the suction hooks onto the back, rather than the side wall. That gives you a bit more head room at the door. Not easy to set up, one person, with wind blowing. It will work better when staked to the ground, for sure. I have a feeling I'm going to be using my Pahaque awning a lot more than the Rdome! Disappointed to see "made in China", for what I paid, I could buy 2 or 3 good quality stand alone 10x10 or 12x12 canopies; walmart.com has a 10x12 Coleman hex screened canopy/gazebo for $134....! Some pics:
	2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra

CFWARREN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2015 Location: Spokane, Wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 148	Posted: 03 May 2015 at 8:53pm
	Wonder why only one pic showed up...??? Ahh...resized them to make them smaller......
	2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 03 May 2015 at 9:10pm
	Good picture!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

CFWARREN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2015 Location: Spokane, Wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 148	Posted: 03 May 2015 at 9:16pm
	Here's another pic showing the Rdome with the sides closed up.....
	2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra

kymooses Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807	Posted: 03 May 2015 at 9:51pm
	I know this isn't set up like you would at camp but you'll want your roof poles much tighter next time you use it. Looks like it could be moved some as you said, but still looks like the rain flaps are elevated. Maybe with it hanging straight down instead of pulled to the sides they wouldn't be so high. I was under the impression that was what was being changed on the new ones.
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Plantguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Calistoga, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 102	Posted: 03 May 2015 at 10:32pm
	I tried to set up my new rdome on my new 179. I had the help of two guys who are very handy with this kind of task. Getting the runner into the track was almost impossible. It stuck every 12 inches. And we had to back it out and run it thgough again. My friend said he saw pieces of plastic that were used to construct the runner were the reason. After we got the runner all the way to the end it stuck past each grooved end by about a foot. The end attached to the trailer never touched the ground. This was either the wrong rdome for this 179 or just really poor design. Now I will have to struggle with the dealer to get a refund or replacement and I'm not sure I want another a Rdome!
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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 04 May 2015 at 8:28am
	The first couple of set ups can be rough, but once you have run it through the track a couple of times it usually shave off any excess and fit a lot better.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 04 May 2015 at 7:51pm
	Check the screw heads inside the track. We found we liked our EZ-ups better.
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Plantguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Calistoga, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 102	Posted: 05 May 2015 at 12:55pm
	I returned it. I want to find or make a simple awning that slides into the guide and has two poles to stand it up. Maybe with mosquito netting. Thanks for the feedback. Lefty
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Appocalexx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 01 May 2015 Location: AK Online Status: Offline Posts: 77	Posted: 07 May 2015 at 2:32am
	I ordered my RPod with an RDome as well, my dealer checked with service and they said it is supposed to be the updated one that fits better. When i asked him he did say that they had problems with them fitting on the older models so not sure if that means that FR changed the Pod or the manufacture changed the RDome. The only problem is with the HRE is the extra 4" they are lifted. Once i get it in i will install and show some pics and what possible changes i will do to the tent. The only time i will see using the RDome is on extended stays so i can throw the kids and dog out there to sleep lol, i will be making my own quick-set up awning for the one night stays just enough for some shade. I do not agree with the price of the RDome but the overall look i like, im just hoping they are made of good materials for life span, but even then if your good with a needle and thread no reason a lil repair cant be done.