Using tent with Risers?
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Topic: Using tent with Risers?
Posted By: Harper
Subject: Using tent with Risers?
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2015 at 10:37pm
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I bought our R*Pod last year but haven't been able to get it on the road. I drove it to the shop to have the risers put on, but this spring will be the first time I use it with the tent/awning/thing.
Is there anything special I need to do, now that the trailer is 4" taller than when it left the factory? I'm a musician, so don't expect too much smart. 
Thanks! ------------- “The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can..." ~ J.R.R. Tolkein |
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 10:28am
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You might notice that the skirt of the Rdome is a little shorter with the risers on but It still fit for me.
Edit: add picture. I have the risers on in this picture.  ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 10:49am
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We sprayed a little silicone in the tracks which helped it slide better when we put the dome on. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2015 at 4:45pm
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You shouldn't have any trouble using an R-Dome with risers; there's a reasonable amount of extra tenting at the base to fill the gap. No changes in the procedure to put up the dome. Of course, you will have to stretch a little further when running the keder through the top rail and also when attaching the supports... so you may want to bring along a stepstool if you're much under 6'. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Harper
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 4:30pm
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Oh, a folding stool is just part of my camp gear whether I need it or not. Thanks, everyone! ------------- “The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can..." ~ J.R.R. Tolkein |