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    Posted: 12 Sep 2014 at 1:46pm
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Originally posted by Unclewillis

I just got my Rpod with the R-dome. we put it up on our dry run and thought it was outstanding. i'm not sure how much they are, we bargained that into the price but I would say it is worth it. It gets a little tricky in a breeze to install but of course I have only put it up once. It looks cool, especially when the queen tent bed is extended! (176T)

Are you familiar with the mod to make seat into "C" styled couch? (Folding up mattress and sliding it into the tent). I don't know if FR now does that on its Production models.  As a 176T owner it's the BEST thing I ever did to my Pod. Really increases comfort & usability - just got back from a 6 week trip GA to Maine.
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I have the same question. I purchased a 179 yesterday and cringed when they said they would take $95 off the rdome price and give it to me for $600. That didn't sound much better for a tent. I can get a 15'x13' screen room for 1/5 the price. I think the screen room would possibly be easier to take down in the pop-up gail force winds that I always seem to get into. If I don't get it down, it's a $110 loss vs $600. Really need a strong argument to sway me to get one...and I welcome that!
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Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 9:10pm
Originally posted by Wade3976

I have the same question. I purchased a 179 yesterday and cringed when they said they would take $95 off the rdome price and give it to me for $600. That didn't sound much better for a tent. I can get a 15'x13' screen room for 1/5 the price. I think the screen room would possibly be easier to take down in the pop-up gail force winds that I always seem to get into. If I don't get it down, it's a $110 loss vs $600. Really need a strong argument to sway me to get one...and I welcome that!


It's just one of those things you almost have to try to know.  If I had to buy a new one tomorrow because mine got damaged I would not hesitate in the slightest to drop 500-600 dollars for it's replacement.

It just works and is great.
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Posts: 90 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 12:14am
Factory price was $535 + tax.
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Posts: 217 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 6:55pm
I agree with Travis; If anything bad happened to our Dome, we would quickly replace it. We love our Dome!
We camped with friends a little over a month ago. When we setup the campsite, we put the Dome up, because that's what we do. It takes about 12 minutes. That evening a very cool breeze popped up that was quite chilly. We dropped the side curtains & 1 end curtain. It was nice & cozy in there & our whole group sat in there visiting & listening to the radio.
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Posts: 50 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 7:21pm
So which would be correct size to get for a 2015 178?
By the way, loved the pic from Goshen. Cool overhead shot.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 8:03pm
As far as would I buy another if something happened to our dome..

Already have a brand new one as a spare. So I guess we would. LOL
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Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 1:41pm
Originally posted by M3

So which would be correct size to get for a 2015 178?
By the way, loved the pic from Goshen. Cool overhead shot.


Forest River only uses 1 size now.  They don't sell the smaller sizes any longer so it will be a 13' Dometic Cabana/Rdome
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Posts: 49 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 11:50pm
I was told by camping world that one size fits all, sort of. The one we have is a little small for the 178, but does ok. I wanted one and got it thrown in with the trailer. Find I use our 11x11 pop up more because it's quicker to set up.
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