R dome floor
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Topic: R dome floor
Posted By: Capt Kidd
Subject: R dome floor
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 6:49pm
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We are planning to buy a 2015 R179 and trying to decide if we want an R dome with it.
One question is does it have a sewn-in floor? Also what would be a fair price to pay for it. The dealer has asked for $18,500 With all the options except the R dome. If we do decide to buy I thought I would offer to pay $18,000 including the R dome and dual batteries. I doubt if we would use the dome very much. Have any of you bought the 179 with an awning and not the dome? I have seen one of them set up like this at another dealer. 
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Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 9:53pm
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Our 179 came with the dome. It is wonderful. It more than doubles the living space of the pod. It provides shelter when it rains. It also provides a bit of privacy. It is easy to set up and take down--maybe 10-15 minutes each way. Can't imagine life without it. 18,500 seems a bit steep, but I guess it depends one's location, markets are funny things. |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 1:54am
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The dome does not have a floor. A lot of folks put down an indoor=outdoor rug or mat. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: CoastalCal
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 10:29am
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We have a 178 with the dome and love it. It does give you a certain level of privacy and a place to keep stuff out of sight when you leave camp for the day. That price sounds very good compared to our dealership here on the Central Calif coast. ------------- 2015 178 R-Pod Ford F-250 4x4 Diesel 2014 Indian Vintage 2010 HD Ultra Classic |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 10:31am
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Agreed they do not come with a floor. We bought one of the eco friendly mats and use that . work great! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 3:17pm
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We preferred using our EZ-ups. Two of them gave us more room, and if it rained I would just wrap clear plastic around them. You can buy an off-brand canopy at Wal-Mart for $80.
Get a quote for your model from Couch's, to see what the best deal will be. ------------- 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: Gavin
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2015 at 7:20pm
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We have the 176t and the R-Dome.
It has no floor and we use that artificial turf(brown) you can buy at Lowes. I have seen the R-domes separate on ebay for about 600 dollars. Our R-dome also came with a screen which fits at the bottom of the trailer. I like the R-Dome, it repels a good rain really well and keeps the flying blood suckers away...if you do have any gaps a citronella candle or two keeps the hoard beat back. |