R-pod Owners Forum : Dome tent part http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Dome tent part Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:39:05 +0000 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:45:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11946 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Dome tent part : Had a pretty big wind sent mine... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=113179#113179 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 11946
Posted: 05 Aug 2018 at 7:45am

Had a pretty big wind sent mine over the top as well. Seems I faired better since only slight bending in the roof stays.. Can't retract fully, so I just take them apart.

Now the shock corded arch poles got a couple good bends I can't straighten out. That I may need to replace (definitely somehow repair). 

One thing I will do though is add one more pole from the ground to the center of the arched front (and a strap). In those winds (or something lighter) the dome tries to fold downward. That extra pole would help immensely!




]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:45:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=113179#113179 Dome tent part : I was fortunate enough to purchase... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=113177#113177 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 11946
Posted: 05 Aug 2018 at 5:49am

I was fortunate enough to purchase a new (to me, and never erected from the looks) r-dome complete with all accessory items including 3 new telescoping poles.  That gives me 6!  

If you still need one, I will "pay it forward" to you for the shipping cost.  I don't know what that would be, but I bet it's less than $100.

PM me if you wish.
]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2018 05:49:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=113177#113177 Dome tent part : Originally posted by GlueGuy Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112919#112919 Author: furpod
Subject: 11946
Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 5:28pm

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by furpod

http://tentpoletechnologies.com/
My anti-malware did not like that site. All it said was that it caused some unwanted outbound traffic.



It's a solid site, many dome owners have been fixed up by them..
]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:28:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112919#112919 Dome tent part : I know that the larger REI stores... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112912#112912 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 11946
Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:07pm

I know that the larger REI stores sell materials for poles (the fiberglass ones that use elastic inside them to fold up). Maybe you could figure something out...]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 16:07:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112912#112912 Dome tent part : Originally posted by furpo... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112909#112909 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11946
Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:02pm

Originally posted by furpod

http://tentpoletechnologies.com/
My anti-malware did not like that site. All it said was that it caused some unwanted outbound traffic.

]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 16:02:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112909#112909 Dome tent part : http://tentpoletechnologies.com/ ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112903#112903 Author: furpod
Subject: 11946
Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 3:31pm

http://tentpoletechnologies.com/]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:31:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112903#112903 Dome tent part : Thanks for the suggestions and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112828#112828 Author: Peripatetic Backpack
Subject: 11946
Posted: 24 Jul 2018 at 4:15pm

Thanks for the suggestions and the site offering it for $$90.  I'll be pulling out the dome today or tomorrow, as the wind did cause a small tear that needs minor restitching.  I think I'll go down the dowel path before handing over $90.  For someone's future reference, I'll post my outcome.  Again, thanks to each of you!]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:15:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112828#112828 Dome tent part : http://www.rvpartscountry.com/... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112806#112806 Author: Ghosthawk
Subject: 11946
Posted: 24 Jul 2018 at 6:32am

http://www.rvpartscountry.com/RPOD-179-Cabana-Dome-Awning-Pole_p_29454.html

Still not cheap at 90$, but its better.
]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2018 06:32:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112806#112806 Dome tent part : Please describe the damage. $100... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112794#112794 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 11946
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 4:34pm

Please describe the damage. $100 for replacement seems awfully steep.

A long dowel would work, I am sure, but I would be surprised if you couldn't replace any irreparably damaged segment with a hacksaw and then inserting a length of thinner diameter dowel or maybe (?) metal or pvc tubing. 


]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:34:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112794#112794 Dome tent part : Well, I don't know if this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112784#112784 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11946
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 2:54pm

Well, I don't know if this helps, but the dome is made by dometic. Maybe they will give you a better price.]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:54:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112784#112784 Dome tent part : First time posting a question,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112783#112783 Author: Peripatetic Backpack
Subject: 11946
Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 2:05pm

First time posting a question, so hope I'm doing it correctly.  If not, I'm sure I'll find out!  Anyway, due to a gale force easterly wind, nothing less than a Eurus caused wind I'm sure, our R Pod dome tent was nearly ripped off our camper.  The only major damage was to one of the three aluminum telescoping poles used for roof support.  Eurus bent the pole, making it unusable and resulting in us removing the dome for the remainder of the trip. Apparently, per a dealer in Denver, Forest River wants over $100 for a new pole, and I suspect that does not include delivery costs.  Does anyone by a weird chance have one they want to sell or have a replacement suggestion?  Saw one post where the owner replaced a bent part with a dowel, so I might try that.  Don't know if the poles have changed over the years, but we have a 2015 179 R Pod.  In advance, thanks for any suggestions or advice!!    ]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:05:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11946&PID=112783#112783