R dome alternatives
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Topic: R dome alternatives
Posted By: duldcimerbob
Subject: R dome alternatives
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 6:31pm
| Anyone using any other type awnings on their pods ? R dome sort of a hassle IMHO. |
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Posted By: JR
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 7:50pm
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We got the Thule awning from the factory when ordering the pod last year because my wife and I didn't want to set the R dome up every time we wanted a little shade and then storing the dome especially if is wet. We are very happy with our decision. ------------- Jay 179/2019 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 8:27pm
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I had built an awning (see my mods) which we used before our RPod had to go to the factory for repairs from an accident. While it was there, I was able to get the manual Thule awning installed because the whole side needed to be replaced. Our 179 originally had the Keder rail for the R-Dome, but ours did not come with one. I've been very happy with the Thule awning as it suits our style of travel and camping better. I was able to pick up the Gardenline Pop-Up Gazebo from Aldi that is like the Clam a few weeks ago for a bargain price of $99 (plus tax). I used it on our recent trip and it is a great addition to the travel kit as it is very easy to set up and take down by myself. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2019 at 9:14pm
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If 'Weird is relative', 'hassle' is even more so. 10 minutes of work and you have an extra room, awnings are just that, an awning. R-dome is NOT perfect, not first class tent material, but much better in my opinion than any awning. |
Posted By: duldcimerbob
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2019 at 8:31am
| Thanks for the replies . |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2019 at 12:26pm
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They now offer an awning add on that encloses the awning area just like the dome. I am going to buy one, either in the fall, or in the winter months. Although all it would take is one bad night of mosquito's of biting flies and I might have it next week, lol. I didn't expect to have a 195 till next year either. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Our pod
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2019 at 3:05pm
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What works best for us is an REI screenroom that can be set up away from the Pod, but we also use a home made awning for shade and rain cover. ------------- Life is good. |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2019 at 5:10pm
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I got “the clam” from Amazon. I like it MUCH better than the rdome. Takes all of 30 seconds to put up if that and is fully bug proof and contains our Pomeranian as well, You can put it where it’s convenient or has the best view, take it down to the beach or lake. If a tstorm is coming it can be dropped flat in 10 seconds so it won’t blow over of sustain wind damage. There are several sizes and the smaller ones are lighter and more compact than an rdome. You can get rain/wind panels which keeps it dry inside from blowing rain. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: duldcimerbob
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2019 at 5:49pm
| I got a nice homemade one with the camper . I may use it unless I need a screen room |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2019 at 4:24am
Where do you camp in the South where y'all don't need a screen room? I'd like to find that place. Either that or you can buy DEET by the gallon, but I get a really nasty rash from DEET products, and I hate picking skeeters out of my BBQ.  ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2019 at 7:00pm
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I prefer the Repel Tick Defense formulated with picaridin instead of deet. I think it is safer and it is effective against mosquitoes as well.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2019 at 7:56pm
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We use both an rdome and an awning depending on the circumstances. The rdome is wonderful for inclement weather, for more privacy and to extend the actual living space of the pod. we will typically set it up for 2 or more days, for crowded camp grounds or threat of inclement weather. After doing it several times, the setup is quick and efficient. We love the dome and have had 2 of them with our 173 and current 179. We also made our own tarp/awning. Using a heavy duty poly tarp, we sewed keder tape on the edge and use the same keder rail as the rdome. Add in 3 standard collapsible/adjustable tent poles, some guy lines and instantly we have a quick shade or rain screen. We use this occasionally but not as much as the dome. Our second pod came with a visor which we found too small and not really usaeful for us. hope this helps Vann https://postimg.cc/hzSgC1sd">  https://postimg.cc/pp7drpsp">  ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: jlferris
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 10:19am
| What's the "clam"? Would you send a pic or a link? |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 11:09am
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Clam shelter. It a hub design pop up. https://postimages.org/">  ------------- |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 2:42pm
I do the same with mine! I have the rDome and a home-made fly. I have something for everything! I use the poles from the rDome for both and depending on the 'set' Long/Short/combined depends on if I required any stacking out. To be honest, I don't know why anyone would rid of the Keder Rail. Heck you want a crank awning, make a bracket for it to fit the Keder.. ------------- 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: offgrid
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 3:13pm
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For me, the Clam makes the Keder rail superfluous. If/when I have a good reason to remove it I will. Everyone has their own preferences, mine is light weight, ease of use, flexibility in location, and bug protection, none of which an rDome does very well. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 3:41pm
Sorry, I may have missed it.. Do you have a rDome? Assuming you do since speaking of removing the Keder. If you do and it's one that the sides zip out.. Talk to me, I may wish to buy that useless thing off ya! Because it's so useless, for shipping cost only.. LOL I do see benefits to the Clam mind ya. I just don't see a reason to rid the Keder so quickly.. You're a pretty smart dude and even I can see a way to add an awning with a few brackets... Which I probably won't. I have a better system.. with the Keder. I guess I'm just too much a Dark-sider and if there's so many bugs I have to hide in a shelter.. I'm moving on. Only hit that twice now crossing this country 2 times. Another benefit of retirement.. I get to pick my time of year to visit. ------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 3:42pm
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Sometimes.. you don't have to choose.. LOL When you need big seating at a rally... https://postimg.cc/ctCV4kP6">  ------------- |
Posted By: podrunner
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2019 at 9:56pm
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You asked about an awning. We love our Marti's Awning. Check out martisawnings.com. We found the dome difficult to put up and it did not fit our camping style. Much prefer a simple awning. ------------- 2010 R Pod 151 2017 4runner 2006 Honda Metropolitan |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2019 at 6:52am
I did have an rDome, came with the 179. It looked like it had been used once. I tried using it a couple more times, didn't like it, then sold it here on this forum. I wouldn't bother removing the Keder rail for no reason. it's not hurting anything, someone else might want to use it one day, and besides I'm lazy. My reason for removing it would be because it got in the way of my planned solar install. I want to use the top wall frame to attach vertical plates to and then the PV module end frames to those plates. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2019 at 10:22am
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For those of you looking at the Clam, there are a couple other pop-up enclosed shelters available. One of which is the Gazelle. https://www.gazelletents.com/Portable-Gazebos - https://www.gazelletents.com/Portable-Gazebos ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |