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Topic: Clam pavillion

Posted By: mjlrpod
Subject: Clam pavillion
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2018 at 10:29am

I just received my new "Clam Pavillion" outdoor screen room. The Pavillion is the best model in my opinion. It is almost an R-dome, but doesn't slide into the keder rail. It is a 6 sided, 12.5 foot diameter. It has "no see-um" screening on it, and comes with attached rain flies that zip open/closed (just like the dome). They boast a 45 second set up time, but i'd plan more on 5 minutes. I hope to use mine labor day weekend. I still love the dome, but this will go over the picnic table area and supply a shady, bug free, dry area to sit and eat, maybe to grill under as well. I'll update how it works out if anyone is interested.

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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding

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Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2018 at 1:44pm

Originally posted by mjlrpod

I just received my new "Clam Pavillion" outdoor screen room. The Pavillion is the best model in my opinion. It is almost an R-dome, but doesn't slide into the keder rail. It is a 6 sided, 12.5 foot diameter. It has "no see-um" screening on it, and comes with attached rain flies that zip open/closed (just like the dome). They boast a 45 second set up time, but i'd plan more on 5 minutes. I hope to use mine labor day weekend. I still love the dome, but this will go over the picnic table area and supply a shady, bug free, dry area to sit and eat, maybe to grill under as well. I'll update how it works out if anyone is interested.

Yes, please do let us know! We never say never ... but both of us are really reluctant to attach anything on the order of an R-Dome to our trailer, even though we can completely understand the benefits. We have used screen rooms at times here at home and on camping trips, and think that setup better suits us. I've been paying attention to the various options as we will most likely purchase a screen room by spring, so very interested in your feedback. Thank you!

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2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one)
His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD
Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too

Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2018 at 2:57pm

I'm sure they didn't figure staking time into that 45-second estimate. We can get our Escape model open and free-standing in 45-seconds, but then we have to open the door braces and pound stakes.

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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats

Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2018 at 3:04pm

I have the a Dome, but am looking at a Clam to add to the arsenal!

I see so many benefits to it. Shame I couldn't get in on the BB&B clear-out that happened..

Enjoy and do shoot a few pic's with it setup!

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways
2017 Tacoma
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build
2004 F150 My Overlander

Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2018 at 8:33am

Just a quick update. I put up the clam last night as a trial run before next weekend. It's a little bulky to handle, but it's really easy to set up. I had watched a video on their website before attempting, so I had a real good idea how to do it. The space inside was nice and big. It has zip open/close rain panels on it, and each panel has a small window incase you want to see out, yet everyone cant see in. My first impression is it's going to be a great asset.

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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding

Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2018 at 12:20pm

Originally posted by mjlrpod

Just a quick update. I put up the clam last night as a trial run before next weekend. It's a little bulky to handle, but it's really easy to set up. I had watched a video on their website before attempting, so I had a real good idea how to do it. The space inside was nice and big. It has zip open/close rain panels on it, and each panel has a small window incase you want to see out, yet everyone cant see in. My first impression is it's going to be a great asset.

Personally, I think your going to really like it! I can think of a few times I could have used it over setting up my Dome. 4 places we stayed we're extremely buggy and the site (because of the trees) was too tight to set the Dome. Yet away from the camper there was plenty of room. Could have used it!

I also think of those one-night-hits we did boondocking we're I wanted to set the Dome, but did not. I believe you will find it easier/quicker then my Dome. Can't see it taking up much more space than my Dome when stowed for travel.

P.S. What? You set it up and no pictures?? LOL

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways
2017 Tacoma
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build
2004 F150 My Overlander