http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : R-Dome ripped...suggestions? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:01:29 +0000 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 21:26:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10816 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10816&PID=101088#101088 Author: jato
Subject: 10816
Posted: 18 Oct 2017 at 9:26pm

Yes, that is where ours ripped, probably for the same reason.  Sometimes I get in a hurry and force the keder, pulling it through the railing instead of pushing it through.  I have learned since then to have my DW assist me, one pulls the other pushes, makes the job a whole lot easier, and quicker.]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 21:26:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10816&PID=101088#101088 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10816&PID=101087#101087 Author: Davidsutton66
Subject: 10816
Posted: 18 Oct 2017 at 9:04pm

Mine ripped close to the top Where it slides into the gutter that holds it. I suspect I caught it on one of the screws or seems. I tried using tent repair kit but it separated the next time I put it together. Thinking about going to a sail repair shop. Don’t have the sewing skills that you guys have! Thanks for the tip]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 21:04:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10816&PID=101087#101087 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10816&PID=101080#101080 Author: jato
Subject: 10816
Posted: 18 Oct 2017 at 7:57pm

We had a similar 'event' happen to our r-dome this spring.  We have using it since we got it with our 177 back in 2011.  The rip occurred at the top of the dome near the kedar strip, the rip was about 5" long.  Fortunately my wife is an excellent seamstress and got some sail cloth and waterproof thread from a boat store.  Since the rip occurred where there were multiple layers the sewing machine wouldn't work so she hand stitched the sail cloth over the rip and zig-zagged across with the thread, doesn't look that bad as she was able to find a cloth that was nearly the same color as the r-dome.   Where did your rip occur, up on top or near the ground?]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:57:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10816&PID=101080#101080 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10816&PID=101077#101077 Author: Davidsutton66
Subject: 10816
Posted: 18 Oct 2017 at 7:29pm

Hello everyone, I usually set up my r-some when I go camping. Especially for more than three days. This summer my r-dome ripped along a seam. Any recommendations on repair? I am about six months out of my warranty. Are there any modifications or other alternatives you guys have found to be a better option? I’m all ears!! Happy camping! Dave ]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:29:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10816&PID=101077#101077