R-pod Owners Forum : r-dome http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : r-dome Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 14:58:51 +0000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:37:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2141 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ r-dome : I feel better now also -- our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20122#20122 Author: RPAnnie
Subject: 2141
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 2:37pm

I feel better now also -- our new HRE was about the same - no rack or RDome..thanks]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:37:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20122#20122 r-dome : Originally posted by electrician549Will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20117#20117 Author: drjenk
Subject: 2141
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 12:00pm

Originally posted by electrician549

Will the Rdome work if you add the axel risers on a non HRE?


I'm not sure, I'm not even sure that is the reason behind different ones, it may be only a color issue for all I know.  I would call this number and they can probably answer that:

Forest River Parts
574 642 3119
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20117#20117 r-dome : We had risers put on before we... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20116#20116 Author: pmjensen
Subject: 2141
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 10:12am

We had risers put on before we picked our 176 up last year.  The R-Dome works fine. ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:12:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20116#20116 r-dome : The only "effect" risers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20114#20114 Author: furpod
Subject: 2141
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 9:26am

The only "effect" risers would have on the dome is to move the mounting rail.. and of course the whole trailer, 4" or so higher.

Undoubtedly, there are a few campsites out there where that *might* make a difference in it's reaching the ground, but I don't think a person would run into them that often.. and we found because the pod is so small we can move it around the setup area pretty easy to get the dome where we want it..
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:26:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20114#20114 r-dome : Ours worked fine this past summer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20112#20112 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2141
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 8:40am

Ours worked fine this past summer after we added the risers.]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:40:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20112#20112 r-dome : Will the Rdome work if you add... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20108#20108 Author: electrician549
Subject: 2141
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 6:45am

Will the Rdome work if you add the axel risers on a non HRE?]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:45:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20108#20108 r-dome : Originally posted by RPAnnieMy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20106#20106 Author: drjenk
Subject: 2141
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 2:08am

Originally posted by RPAnnie

My husband and I just got a Hood River Edition - 177 -- wondering if anyone knows about a new color scheme for the dome to match the tan color of the later edition 2012 -- and looking at posts, seems like we paid too much if you can buy a fully loaded one for 12K


The lady did want to know which 177 we had, and asked for the VIN.  She indicated there are different rdomes for the hre and non-hre.  I'm guessing it's because of the risers, but maybe color scheme as well.  I'll report back when we get it next Tuesday and let you know.

Dave J.
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:08:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20106#20106 r-dome : Well I did actually call the factory,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20105#20105 Author: drjenk
Subject: 2141
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 at 2:05am

Well I did actually call the factory, they do sell it for $530, and ship it for $20.  We're going camping with my brother and sister-in-law for thanksgiving so it will get it's first trial then I think (deep fried turkey, yum).  Sounds like that would be a good time to use it as I'm expecting some dampness.  And maybe it might provide some wind shelter for dutch ovens?

And $12.8k, dang I wish I didn't read that.  We did talk them down a bit but you got a better deal than me, good for you.  Ours is a 2012 hre, with everything but bike rack and rdome, for about 5k more than that. 
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:05:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20105#20105 r-dome : Furpod, you got a better deal... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20092#20092 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2141
Posted: 10 Oct 2011 at 8:15pm

Furpod, you got a better deal than I did!  Good for you.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:15:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20092#20092 r-dome : Originally posted by Hodge-PODgeYou... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20091#20091 Author: furpod
Subject: 2141
Posted: 10 Oct 2011 at 8:02pm

Originally posted by Hodge-PODge

You are not going to get a brand new Hood River Edition, 2012 177 R-Pod for only $12k.  That price was a couple of years ago, for a 2010 RP 171 model (no slideout and not an HRE), if I'm not mistaken.  My 2011 RP 177 cost a few grand more than that.  It was also fully loaded.


Don't know about an HRE, but we did buy, in July of this year, a 2011 177, everything but the axle risers and bike rack, $12.8k....


]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:02:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20091#20091 r-dome : You are not going to get a brand... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20088#20088 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2141
Posted: 10 Oct 2011 at 6:52pm

You are not going to get a brand new Hood River Edition, 2012 177 R-Pod for only $12k.  That price was a couple of years ago, for a 2010 RP 171 model (no slideout and not an HRE), if I'm not mistaken.  My 2011 RP 177 cost a few grand more than that.  It was also fully loaded. ]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:52:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20088#20088 r-dome : I love my r-dome came with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20078#20078 Author: The Principal
Subject: 2141
Posted: 10 Oct 2011 at 1:16pm

I love my r-dome came with the camper when we got our R-176. The directions to ours
was infact for a popup tent camper. Heard several say they had problem getting the r-dome  in the
track. We had no problems and the first time using it having to read the directions only
took about 15 minutes.
]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:16:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20078#20078 r-dome : My husband and I just got a Hood... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20077#20077 Author: RPAnnie
Subject: 2141
Posted: 10 Oct 2011 at 10:55am

My husband and I just got a Hood River Edition - 177 -- wondering if anyone knows about a new color scheme for the dome to match the tan color of the later edition 2012 -- and looking at posts, seems like we paid too much if you can buy a fully loaded one for 12K]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:55:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20077#20077 r-dome : Originally posted by drjenkHi,My... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20076#20076 Author: RPAnnie
Subject: 2141
Posted: 10 Oct 2011 at 10:52am

Originally posted by drjenk

Hi,
My wife and I just purchased an Rpod 177 hre.  We've owned a tent trailer for 10 years so this is quite an upgrade in many ways.  This forum was very helpful in looking at when we were deciding.  Thanks!

But I have a question also.  When we were sitting down with the final paperwork, the r-dome, which we want, was a $1000 option.  Now I'm no manufacturing specialist or anything, but this option looks to me like nothing more than a large tent, customized to fit the rail of the rpod.  This seemed to me extravigant, and I opted not to purchase it at this time.  Did everyone else pay this much?  If so how much?  We do want one, and I'm going to try and call the factory tomorrow to see if I can get one direct.  Did everyone get theirs through the dealer?

Thanks
David Jenkinson
]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:52:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=20076#20076 r-dome : Did you find one yet? ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19963#19963 Author: sfish
Subject: 2141
Posted: 04 Oct 2011 at 10:58pm

Did you find one yet?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:58:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19963#19963 r-dome : Not to mention the R-dome is made... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19961#19961 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2141
Posted: 04 Oct 2011 at 9:15pm

Not to mention the R-dome is made by Dometic.  They sell the same thing for pop-up campers - it slides into the awning track.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this particular one would work on an R-Pod, I'm just saying they are the same thing.  They are sold by Camping World and certainly cost less than $1000.  Here's the link. 
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/dometic-cabana-awning-for-pop-ups/7384
]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:15:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19961#19961 r-dome : was part of our deal, and couldn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19924#19924 Author: Jerry & Sandy
Subject: 2141
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 9:03pm

was part of our deal, and couldn't be with out it.]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:03:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19924#19924 r-dome : paid 600 for ours. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19917#19917 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2141
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 2:50pm

paid 600 for ours.]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:50:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19917#19917 r-dome : Agree with all, that is way too... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19916#19916 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2141
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 2:31pm

Agree with all, that is way too much.  We got our pod at a very competitive price with all options included (slightly over $12k).

Welcome!

]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:31:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19916#19916 r-dome : Ours came with the Pod; $1000... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19915#19915 Author: psaman
Subject: 2141
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 9:30am

Ours came with the Pod; $1000 way to much. Shop around, you will find one MUCH cheaper.

]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:30:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19915#19915 r-dome : We negotiated the dome as part... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19914#19914 Author: tpierce220
Subject: 2141
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 9:15am

We negotiated the dome as part of the price of the camper.  ]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:15:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19914#19914 r-dome : Tell them you won't sign... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19912#19912 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 2141
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 8:55am

Tell them you won't sign unless they through it in with the deal.
]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:55:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19912#19912 r-dome : There is one for sale on this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19911#19911 Author: sfish
Subject: 2141
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 8:43am

There is one for sale on this forum under campers flea market for 200 dollars used 1 time. Good Luck;]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:43:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19911#19911 r-dome : I have seen posts that people... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19910#19910 Author: sfish
Subject: 2141
Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 8:39am

I have seen posts that people have paid anywhere from four to six hundred dollars for theirs.Thousand dollars I dont think so.Look at the for sale posts there has been a couple priced at two hundred or best offer and only been used a couple times. And yes it is like a big tent. It gives you a little more space on a rainy day! Enjoy.]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:39:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19910#19910 r-dome : Hi,My wife and I just purchased... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19909#19909 Author: drjenk
Subject: 2141
Posted: 02 Oct 2011 at 11:30pm

Hi,
My wife and I just purchased an Rpod 177 hre.  We've owned a tent trailer for 10 years so this is quite an upgrade in many ways.  This forum was very helpful in looking at when we were deciding.  Thanks!

But I have a question also.  When we were sitting down with the final paperwork, the r-dome, which we want, was a $1000 option.  Now I'm no manufacturing specialist or anything, but this option looks to me like nothing more than a large tent, customized to fit the rail of the rpod.  This seemed to me extravigant, and I opted not to purchase it at this time.  Did everyone else pay this much?  If so how much?  We do want one, and I'm going to try and call the factory tomorrow to see if I can get one direct.  Did everyone get theirs through the dealer?

Thanks
David Jenkinson
]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:30:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2141&PID=19909#19909