Rdome 179
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Topic: Rdome 179
Posted By: AKgo
Subject: Rdome 179
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2015 at 12:39pm
| If you got the bogus Rdome with your new 179 do not waste your time with Forest River. They Will Not help you. I finally got my new dome with the help of my dealer. FR could have cared less and basically told me so many times. The dealer is your only hope. I wS wondering if anyone else had been helped by their dealer and how the dome fit the 179??? |
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Posted By: Mikebike
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 2:17pm
| We have a 178 the r-dome came with it. I put it up once ~~~we did not like the looks at all. I will be selling it 😄👍 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 2:44pm
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To each his own I guess, but our dome is receives as many, if not more, compliments than the pod itself. Especially when it's raining. What do you not like about it? fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Mikebike
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 3:54pm
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Absolutely ~~ did not mean to cast dispersion on it in general. We are more minimalist (like it simple) still sorting out what to do- we are on a maiden 7 week trip (day 20 today). I may use a plain tarp / the sticky suction things to hold to trailer and the poles for the front at places we will stay at for 3 or more days- still sorting it out😄👍
I love the R-Pod over all👍👍 |
Posted By: jeffreypenhall
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 6:56pm
I agree with all these posts. Number one it's UGLY, tilts forward, looks weird especially at the bottom. On the other hand it's great for when it rains, you can store items outside but somewhat concealed aka ice chest. we set up a table under the dome, just as a useable work surface. setting up is less difficult than a full size tent but more difficult than a 10X10 pop up. I have taken it home wet and let it dry in the barn, but we do that all the time in Oregon, so no big deal. I bought bigger suction cups to hold down the sides. For the bottom flaps I haul 10 bricks. Like I said there is pluses and negatives.------------- R-POD is R-PAD Black Ford F350 Oregon License "HQRSE" |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 8:03pm
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The dome takes practice. At least for me it did. Now it takes me about ten minutes to setup or dismantle. If it's wet, I either just roll it up wet or stuff it in a big plastic garbage bag if wind is an issue. When I get home or to the next site I set it up and dry it out. Just today, I set it up in my driveway just to clean some of the dirt from the lower flaps that collected from torrential rains Sunday and Monday. I guess I've done it so many times, it just doesn't seem like a big deal. The design could be refined a bit more specific to a particular pod shape, but I think a custom enclosure built as well as the Dometic Cabana would cost a whole lot more. As it is, I just don't think it looks all that bad, but it could be I'm just looking at function over form.  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 8:16pm
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Looking good!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 9:01pm
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Different angle, same site. I do usually find a few rocks to put on the flaps (don't want to carry bricks ;)). I have also used a log or two, rather than staking everything down. Took me a while to figure out that it is best to zip all the panels closed and make fine adjustments to the frame (arched rod) before staking or attaching suction cups. When setup right my dome "door" just swings up and attaches to the center suction cup thingy.  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 11:15am
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Mikebike - generally my wife and I agree with you. We weren't big fans of the Dome - but we did put it up for week-long trips and a few times when we knew an entire weekend would be rainy. But we always put up our EZ-ups (2) and usually I would just wrap a tarp around them for the rainy weekends. I wouldn't throw away the material of your Dome. They are expensive and many people post want ads for them here. I'd sell your Dome and check out alternatives like EZ-ups, or the other custom options for pods that some here have tried. ------------- 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: Mikebike
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 5:41pm
| Good idea Doug I will carry it for the next 28 days of this adventure -- then decide when I get home |
Posted By: JohnBG
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 8:32pm
Wanna sell it? If it will fit my 2010 RP-171, I'm interested...
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 8:53pm
What bunch of poddy poopers!  Just kidding! I really do get the displeasure/frustration with the dome. With the number or rPods sold, one would think there might be a business opportunity. I haven't tried any of the http://www.pahaquecustom.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PQWO&Product_Code=AWPOD&Category_Code=cawn - Paha Que solutions, but from what I've seen, they're still not there. I do know if mine was damaged or worn out I'd be right behind JohnBG above to make Mike an offer. Poddy On! fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 10:44am
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yeah, we're raining on your pod. Mikebike, see? No reason to trash your dome! ------------- 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: chiman
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 6:16pm
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I have the new Paha Que awning for my 2015 178 and I like it a lot. Can put it up myself in ten minutes or less. It has stood the test of a heavy down pour that lasted steady for about nine hours. I set under it drinking coffee and listening to the rain. No leaks and it dried out the next day. Also easy to take down. I would recommend it for anyone looking to replace the Rdome which while from all reports it handles rain as well, but seeing one and talking to the owner it seems like it is a pain to put up and deal with suction cups and so on. Cheers, Chiman ------------- 2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle |