Sunroom set up and use
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Topic: Sunroom set up and use
Posted By: kannamcguire
Subject: Sunroom set up and use
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2016 at 4:01pm
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I would like to know if anyone uses their sunroom. I was told by the dealer that it takes about 30 minutes to set up and once you have done it, you will never do it again because of the time and instability from wind once up. I opened the box from the dealer and the instructions were different than what was included in the parts bag. Upon calling the dealer, I was told they would send me the 'old' parts but so far have not received anything and wonder if I should bother calling again if it is not worth setting up. any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
------------- Kanna McGuire |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2016 at 4:17pm
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We really like our r-dome , it takes my wife and I about 10 mins to set it up. We use it often, just not at our trips to Cape Hatteras because of the wind/gust that they have near the beach.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: kannamcguire
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2016 at 4:53pm
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Thank You! One last question; Does your R-Dome assembly include 'Snap Fast Fasteners' ? Our instructions are not very clear and although the contents show these to be included, we received plastic looking suction cup hooks....but nothing about how they are used and no 'snap fast fasteners' . ------------- Kanna McGuire |
Posted By: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2016 at 5:19pm
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Don't sell the Rdome short, I love mine and it was a major consideration for getting a trailer this small. It doubles your living space. I set mine up alone the first time in about 30 minutes with no instructions, it's very easy after fumbling a bit the first time. I have only set mine up a handful of times as I have only had my 179 a couple of months. I can set it up in about 15 minutes now by my self. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2016 at 6:10pm
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Our original 171 had the snaps, our 179 has the suction cups.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: JGMM_BC
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2016 at 7:24am
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Love our RDome!
We setup ours the first time in about 20 min as it was about reading the instructions and then applying what they meant... Now that I've done it I think that one person could do 90% of the setup alone. I'm going to try a different order this weekend as I think I have some ideas which will make it easier. Stability wise I think that it's no different than a tent or canvas shelter. It will stay in place if you peg it down correctly. The suction cups worked really well the first time we used them. Cheers ------------- Jean-Guy & Jennifer 2017 RP-180 "Lilly" 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander |
Posted By: ragadas
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2016 at 7:35am
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My wife and I really like our R-dome and it takes me about 15 minutes to set up by myself. We've had it in some fairly windy conditions and it's held fine. There are a whole lot of tie-downs around the bottom flap.
One thing you'll want to do right away is get up there and file the edges of the ends on the rail. They are left as-cut and are very sharp. The edges will cut material out of the plastic welt that slides in the rail and it makes it more difficult to slide in or out. ------------- Dave & Chris RP 179 2011 Tacoma Access Cab V6 6 speed manual. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2016 at 8:26am
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30 minutes.. LOL.. I don't get dealers.. Yes, the dome isn't for everybody, and doesn't work in every campsite.. but why these dealers just invent issues.. Here you go, complete dome set up, solo, 9 minutes, no rush or hurry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03M5OWxufE&feature=youtu.be - Domeage. ------------- |
Posted By: kannamcguire
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2016 at 10:55pm
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Thank you all for your input This is a wonderful site for information and very encouraging! The You Tube video was a huge help. Where do the grey plastic suction cups go in the installation?
Thanks Again 
------------- Kanna McGuire |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:17am
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Excellent video! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:54am
Some people pull the "flaps" over the front edges of the pod, and secure there, some, like us let the dome fall straight down the pod and secure it there. We wouldn't bother at all if it were not for the little clip things on the flap ticking on the side of the pod in any breeze. As a side note.. ours came with the little clip things referenced in the instructions.. our dealer didn't install them, and advised against them since its 8 new holes in your pod.. Using suction cups, use caution, don't put them on any stickers or graphics.. ------------- |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 9:32am
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At the ERU in Traverse City I set up our r-dome in 15 minutes solo. Thanks for the video, will lower my set up time. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: kannamcguire
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 2:41pm
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Furpod, your video is priceless and without it, we would have given up on ever trying the rdome out so thank you very, very much. Just to give you the final story: We initially threaded the top on backwards - back to video view #2!!
We then successfully assembled the rdome with some struggles due to an unplanned burst of wind that is typical of Colorado so we did not continue with staking all around. We did have some difficulty getting the grey suction cups to stick; avoiding decals. Upon threading the top of the rdome to the channel on the roof, we noticed the threading rod hung down about 6" on the opposite side but proceeded regardless. After taking everything down, we measured and checked with the instruction flyer only to find out we were given the wrong rdome! They are closed this weekend, Labor Day, so we will call tomorrow, 9/6 and request the right size be sent to us and see what happens! I thought this valuable information to share in case anyone out there may have had the same misfortune. I do look forward to using the 'extra' room but will not be able to until next year! We are off to see the Aspen changing and camp off the grid at Weston Pass outside of Leadville, CO. Thank You again for your valuable information sharing and if you ever make it to Colorado, we would love to put you up as I am quite sure RPoders are all trustworthy, upstanding people!!! ------------- Kanna McGuire |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 5:07pm
| We have a R Dome, it's in the shed, I use a Morshade available here in TN that has various mounts, picnic table, reciever hitch, on the ground. It is mobile and around 300 bucks. I have seen places I camped where a right side awning is not what I needed so like the flexibility of a mobile multi mount canopy is cool. It comes complete and fits my needs, plus you get an extra canopy of you color choice. I can supply POC if required. When not camping I mount it on my picnic table in my yard. |
Posted By: Nittybelle
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2016 at 9:38pm
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Our first attempt was a bit tedious, but now we know what to do. I feel confident it will be put up a lot quicker. It is well worth the labor! I love the different ways it can be set up.
------------- Nittbelle |