R-Dome on a 179 with lift
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Topic: R-Dome on a 179 with lift
Posted By: tsherv
Subject: R-Dome on a 179 with lift
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 10:43pm
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Hi, I have a 2014 R-pod 179 that has the 4" (I believe) lift blocks. I also have an r-dome. Last weekend was the first time we used the r-dome. I really had a hard time figuring it out. Where I struggled most was fastening the sides of the dome to the camper. I used the suction cup hooks, but I wasn't quite sure what to do with them. Also, the stake loops were not even close to the ground. I'm assuming this is because of the lift kit? For those that have the r-dome with the 179, how do you fasten it to the camper? Thanks.
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Posted By: ragadas
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2017 at 7:33am
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We have pretty much the same set-up on a 2015 179 and the r-dome doesn't reach the ground very well right up next to the trailer. I tied some lengths of para cord to those loops and tie the corners off to the trailer jacks or the frame, which ever is most convenient. Also, I don't stake every loop...a couple on each side and a couple on the front plus the outside tethers have held fine in some seriously rough weather.
The suction cups are pretty much useless....sometimes they stick, sometimes not. Maybe someone can suggest replacements that work. ------------- Dave & Chris RP 179 2011 Tacoma Access Cab V6 6 speed manual. |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2017 at 7:57am
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R-Dome "fitting" seems to go through a few predictable stages- Stage 1 is just getting all the darn pieces in the right place. Stage two is trying to tailor the 'dome to look like the pictures. It is during this stage that you figure out that the R-Dome is really just a Dometic 13' cabana that was designed for a pop-up and really only comes close to working on an R-Pod. The fact that the stake loops don't quite reach the ground and that the suction cups only work on non-decal surfaces (if at all) is part of the discovery process of Stage 2. This is also when the insect screen is ripped forcefully from the bottom keder rail and deposited in the campground dumpster. Stage 3 is the "resignation" stage wherein you accept the R-Dome and it's limitations for what they're worth and get on with the enjoyment of camping. It's kind of a Zen thing... ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2017 at 9:00am
Stage 4 is when you figure out how to attach an awning instead of an R-dome.  ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |