Dome Installation Question
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Topic: Dome Installation Question
Posted By: DocTom
Subject: Dome Installation Question
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 6:41pm
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I set up the dome in the driveway for the first time today and found the directions recommending installing snaps on the skin of the pod. I really don't wish to do this, for several reasons. I will probably just let the sides hang, and hook the corners under the vehicle on existing places like the stabalizer jacks.
What have the rest of you done????
Thanks ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 8:45pm
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Some use suction cups with hooks attached.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 9:17pm
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The clips on ours were installed by our dealer. It does make things more convenient. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Pawpod
Date Posted: 07 May 2011 at 11:08pm
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Suction cups with hooks ------------- Ready to pod around! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 08 May 2011 at 8:14am
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Thank you, I will try the suction cups 1st. I just don't relish drilling into the pod skin, teeth I don't mind, however. Thanks again! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: SweetPeaPod
Date Posted: 08 May 2011 at 12:44pm
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I tried to put my dome up with the help of a friend, and going by the directions sent with it. Got to the point of running the edge through the rail. Had to stop. lots of screws obstucting a smooth passage. Also, getting the fabric to the rail made it very difficult to set the rail fabric. I feel like I am working backward.
1: Does it sound right to raise the furthest panel first and work towards the POD? My mind tells me to set the rail fabric first then work out..not the way the directions say!!
 Any help will be appreciated
Shirl
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 08 May 2011 at 1:58pm
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SweatPeaPod, this is what I do: The plastic edge of the RDOME goes in the c-channel on the R-POD, not any fabric. Once its in place, I assemble the segments of the long pole and feed it through the RDOME fabric. I then fasten the strap that runs long the front-bottom of the RDOME and carefully bend the pole. I then go inside the RDOME and install the three rafter poles. Once everything is in place, I fasten the fabric snaps to the side of the R-POD and drive in the stakes. Finally, I stake in the two front guy ropes to keep the front stable in the wind. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: SweetPeaPod
Date Posted: 08 May 2011 at 6:12pm
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Thanks for the info, Craig.
I did mean the plastic edge, even though I used "fabric" (sounded more knowledgable than "whatchamytecallit
 ")What I really wanted to find out was the order of assembly..starting at the POD's C rail to the last extention going away from the POD....OR in the opposite direction...i.e. from the very left panels, working towards the POD, with the plastic edge being put on last.
does that make sense to anyone?
It appears that you work it from rail to tail...as I thought it should be done.
 thanks for the help. I plan to try it again tomorrow.
Shirl
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Posted By: Pawpod
Date Posted: 08 May 2011 at 8:50pm
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Here's video's on setting up the rdome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK2YFljZZ3U&sns=em - Duel setup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9UnSouVUpU&sns=em - Solo setup Sorry had to fix the links  ------------- Ready to pod around! |
Posted By: Hodge-PODge
Date Posted: 08 May 2011 at 10:51pm
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Pawpod, you really are an asset to this forum! I'm a visual learner so those videos on setting up the R-dome are VERY helpful.
The R-dome seems so lightweight -- does anyone know how it holds up in a heavy rain?
I've not set mine up yet so I haven't made up my mind whether I want to use the R-Dome or whether I had rather use a screenhouse set up a few feet from the camper. Any opinions on this anyone?
 (I have read the previous comments on the subject in the forum.)Diane ------------- 2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 9:59am
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Rain won't be a problem, but like any RV awning you should take it down in high wind. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: pmjensen
Date Posted: 09 May 2011 at 10:16am
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Wind gust of 35 - 40 mph and an R-Dome don't mix particularly well. Below that it seems to handle it pretty well. R-dome stayed up but had a slight bend in one of the roof support poles. Happy Podding ------------- 2011 R-176 Nuestro Pod 2014 Silverado |
Posted By: Team Gould
Date Posted: 11 May 2011 at 9:13am
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Thank You so much for the video! It was very helpful!! The silicon spray made all the difference in the world. Hopefully it will get easier as we get better at setting the dome up! ------------- Not All Who Wander are Lost! R-Pod 176 ~ Edel-Pod |