R dome floor

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   We are planning to buy a 2015 R179 and trying to decide if we want an R dome with it.

One question is does it have a sewn-in floor?

Also what would be a fair price to pay for it.  The dealer has asked for

$18,500 With all the options except the R dome.

If we do decide to buy I thought I would offer to pay $18,000 including the R dome and dual batteries.

I doubt if we would use the dome very much.

Have any of you bought the 179 with an awning and not the dome?  I have seen one of them set up like this at another dealer.      

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Capt Kidd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 212	Topic: R dome floor Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 6:49pm
	We are planning to buy a 2015 R179 and trying to decide if we want an R dome with it. One question is does it have a sewn-in floor? Also what would be a fair price to pay for it. The dealer has asked for $18,500 With all the options except the R dome. If we do decide to buy I thought I would offer to pay $18,000 including the R dome and dual batteries. I doubt if we would use the dome very much. Have any of you bought the 179 with an awning and not the dome? I have seen one of them set up like this at another dealer.

sailor323 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281	Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 9:53pm
	Our 179 came with the dome. It is wonderful. It more than doubles the living space of the pod. It provides shelter when it rains. It also provides a bit of privacy. It is easy to set up and take down--maybe 10-15 minutes each way. Can't imagine life without it. 18,500 seems a bit steep, but I guess it depends one's location, markets are funny things.

Tars Tarkas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1446	Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 1:54am
	The dome does not have a floor. A lot of folks put down an indoor=outdoor rug or mat. TT
	2010 176 FJ Cruiser

CoastalCal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 23 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 43	Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 10:29am
	We have a 178 with the dome and love it. It does give you a certain level of privacy and a place to keep stuff out of sight when you leave camp for the day. That price sounds very good compared to our dealership here on the Central Calif coast.
	2015 178 R-Pod Ford F-250 4x4 Diesel 2014 Indian Vintage 2010 HD Ultra Classic

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: 19 Aug 2015 at 10:31am
	Agreed they do not come with a floor. We bought one of the eco friendly mats and use that . work great!
	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: 19 Aug 2015 at 3:17pm
	We preferred using our EZ-ups. Two of them gave us more room, and if it rained I would just wrap clear plastic around them. You can buy an off-brand canopy at Wal-Mart for $80. Get a quote for your model from Couch's, to see what the best deal will be.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Gavin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Jul 2015 Location: South Carolina Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 7:20pm
	We have the 176t and the R-Dome. It has no floor and we use that artificial turf(brown) you can buy at Lowes. I have seen the R-domes separate on ebay for about 600 dollars. Our R-dome also came with a screen which fits at the bottom of the trailer. I like the R-Dome, it repels a good rain really well and keeps the flying blood suckers away...if you do have any gaps a citronella candle or two keeps the hoard beat back.