R-pod Owners Forum : R-Dome: Yea or Nay https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : R-Dome: Yea or Nay Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:45:15 +0000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:52:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3260 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ R-Dome: Yea or Nay : No. You need the zzzz engine. ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31500#31500 Author: furpod
Subject: 3260
Posted: 15 Mar 2013 at 11:52am

No. You need the zzzz engine. ]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:52:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31500#31500 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Originally posted by techntrekMost... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31490#31490 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3260
Posted: 14 Mar 2013 at 7:23pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Most definitely need the WDH for that thing!


And a WIDE road!
]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:23:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31490#31490 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Most definitely need the WDH for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31488#31488 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3260
Posted: 14 Mar 2013 at 6:30pm

Most definitely need the WDH for that thing!]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:30:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31488#31488 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Hey, can I tow that thing behind... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31485#31485 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 3260
Posted: 14 Mar 2013 at 4:49pm

Hey, can I tow that thing behind my xxxx with a yyyy engine? Do I need a WDH?  Tongue]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:49:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31485#31485 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Love the r-dome; doubles the usable... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31484#31484 Author: GaRedneck81
Subject: 3260
Posted: 14 Mar 2013 at 4:29pm

Love the r-dome; doubles the usable area of the r-pod. Takes me 10 minutes to put it up solo, 5 to take it down. Put it up every trip. Have yet to camp on cement or gravel. Dry camp only in the North Ga mountains beside a trout stream. ]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:29:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31484#31484 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31477#31477 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3260
Posted: 13 Mar 2013 at 10:24pm

Big smile
]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:24:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31477#31477 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Techntrek, love it , When I took... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31475#31475 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3260
Posted: 13 Mar 2013 at 9:19pm

Techntrek, love it , When I took my FCC License exam I went for all, I failed the Radar Endorsement but got my 2nd radio telephone license, but I know what a radome is ]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:19:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31475#31475 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Haha https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31466#31466 Author: Paige
Subject: 3260
Posted: 13 Mar 2013 at 7:21pm

Haha]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:21:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31466#31466 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Example of a radome (radar dome). ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31464#31464 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3260
Posted: 13 Mar 2013 at 7:01pm


Example of a radome (radar dome).

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:01:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31464#31464 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Originally posted by PaigeYes,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31454#31454 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3260
Posted: 13 Mar 2013 at 10:07am

Originally posted by Paige

Yes, stakes come with the RDome, but they are the skinny metal things that I think are useless. So we bought the thick orange plastic ones which stay in the ground even under lots of pressure. A stake puller can also be a good addition to the stake bag.
 
 
Yes absolutely replace your stakes with real ones.
]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:07:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31454#31454 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Yes, stakes come with the RDome,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31450#31450 Author: Paige
Subject: 3260
Posted: 13 Mar 2013 at 7:20am

Yes, stakes come with the RDome, but they are the skinny metal things that I think are useless. So we bought the thick orange plastic ones which stay in the ground even under lots of pressure. A stake puller can also be a good addition to the stake bag.]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:20:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31450#31450 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Rdomes not radomes darn auto correct... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31448#31448 Author: Rugby8
Subject: 3260
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 11:52pm

Rdomes not radomes darn auto correct I don't even know what radomes are!!!]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:52:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31448#31448 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Do the radomes come with stakes?... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31447#31447 Author: Rugby8
Subject: 3260
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 11:51pm

Do the radomes come with stakes?]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:51:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31447#31447 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : We love our RDome! It is a great... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31431#31431 Author: Paige
Subject: 3260
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 8:32pm

We love our RDome! It is a great extra room,,,it is wonderful for bike storage during rain and a great room extender on nice days. We also set up a dog pen that allows our pugs a little more room to wander around. ]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:32:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31431#31431 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : We are in the Absolutely Yes category,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31425#31425 Author: P&M
Subject: 3260
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 7:46pm

We are in the Absolutely Yes category, and other than our very first time out we have set it up and used it.  In cold weather you can heat it up with a portable heater (we use a propane catalytic), warm weather you can open it up and have some shade, and in rainy weather it keeps your entry area much drier.]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:46:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31425#31425 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : I am of two minds about my R-Dome.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31049#31049 Author: tsunami123
Subject: 3260
Posted: 23 Feb 2013 at 10:54am

I am of two minds about my R-Dome.  It's great for the extra room, especially when it's raining but you don't want to sit inside.  On the other hand, some people have found that it is not very robust if a sudden wind storm comes up.  (See other comments)...others have had the R-Dome collapse over the door in a wind storm, where they couldn't get out easily because the dome roof had draped over the door.  Check the dimensions of the Dome and you will see that the Dome extends quite a ways from the Pod.  I have encountered campgrounds/sites where the Dome would not fit within the dimensions of the site.
I ended up buying a PahaQue Visor...which only extends five feet from the Pod and has tie down straps rather than breakable aluminum tent poles.  It goes on quickly and has withstood some really strong winds (which would have ripped the Dome apart).  However, it only covers a small area compared to the Dome.
1) Use the Dome when you are going to be in one site for more than a couple days
2) Use the Dome where/when you know there won't be any high winds...especially if you are going to be gone from the Pod for a while
3) Use the Visor for a quick, small shelter from the sun/rain and you won't be in one place very long.


]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:54:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31049#31049 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : I love the dome room. It is a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31048#31048 Author: wildflowerz
Subject: 3260
Posted: 23 Feb 2013 at 10:12am

I love the dome room.  It is a must with dogs.  Opening the door of the trailer and letting the dogs out into the dome made life easier.  We didn't set it up on a one night stay, only two or more nights.  Easy to set up once you get the hang of it.]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:12:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31048#31048 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Originally posted by EmptyNesterscombo... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31036#31036 Author: Outbound
Subject: 3260
Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 5:07pm

Originally posted by EmptyNesters

combo awning and screen room on our pop-up

Well, if its anything like the awning/screen room we had on our pop-up, you'll be very happy with how quickly and easily the r-dome goes up.
]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:07:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31036#31036 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : +1,furpodI actually like the Visa... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31035#31035 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3260
Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 5:06pm

+1,furpod

I actually like the Visa concept, plus the "next size" FR, (I forget the model name), primarily because of the 
walk-around queen beds.  BUT the R-Dome is our reason for getting back into this stuff!  
]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:06:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31035#31035 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : We love the dome.. in fact we... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31025#31025 Author: furpod
Subject: 3260
Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 3:16pm

We love the dome.. in fact we had a sticker made up that says:

The Dome is Home..

We are currently looking at a slightly larger TT, and one of the MAIN problems we have with it is... no dome.
]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:16:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31025#31025 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Thanks everyone, we went ahead... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31005#31005 Author: EmptyNesters
Subject: 3260
Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 1:41pm

Thanks everyone, we went ahead and ordered the R-Dome as well as the bike rack and axle lifter for our R-Pod. I can hardly wait until it arrives in late April.Star We had a combo awning and screen room on our pop-up years ago but when we upgraded to a large travel trailer we went without and I have always missed that outdoor area. 

]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:41:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=31005#31005 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : Originally posted by coopercdrkeyvirtually... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30982#30982 Author: bhamster
Subject: 3260
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 3:40pm

Originally posted by coopercdrkey

virtually no vegetation, (other than grass), to help
block the wind.  That night a front rolled through, and I ended up taking the R-Dome down for its own
protection.

Reminds me of one of the few times we used ours: we were camping in Yellowstone and a gust came by an FLIPPED IT OVER THE ROOF. Luckily no damage, but we didn't use it the rest of the trip because of the wind.
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:40:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30982#30982 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : We do the same as Outbound. Most... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30971#30971 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3260
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 1:46pm

We do the same as Outbound.  Most weekends it stays in the bag and two EZ-ups work fine.]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:46:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30971#30971 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : It depends...If the weather's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30963#30963 Author: Outbound
Subject: 3260
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 11:29am

It depends...

If the weather's nice or if its a one or two night stay, I won't use the dome and instead use a small awning that takes 5 minutes to put up.

If is cold or rainy and we're camping with 6-8 friends and will need someplace to gather, then I'll put up the dome.
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:29:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30963#30963 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : We have never had a problem anywhere... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30959#30959 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3260
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 10:05am

We have never had a problem anywhere except directly oceanside at one of the Florida State Parks that
has the sites perched atop the primary dune, and virtually no vegetation, (other than grass), to help
block the wind.  That night a front rolled through, and I ended up taking the R-Dome down for its own
protection.
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:05:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30959#30959 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : The Rdomes ability to handle storms... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30953#30953 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3260
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 9:33am

The Rdomes ability to handle storms depends on how well you stake it down.

 
All zipped up with some good 6 inch nail spikes holding it down at all locations and it will hold up as well as you'd expect any tent to.
 
That's not to say that that one freak gust of wind won't sneak through and pop your poles on top out of their holders though.
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:33:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30953#30953 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : We'll be purchasing an r-Pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30950#30950 Author: Meriflower
Subject: 3260
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 8:27am

We'll be purchasing an r-Pod this coming spring and am on the fence about the dome.  I like the idea of having the extra room to hang out in but I would be afraid to leave it out each night in case a bad storm rolls through.  I would not want to have to put it up/take it down each day.  How do these weather storms?  Someone posted they roll it up in winds? Thanks!
 
Nancy
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:27:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30950#30950 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : We found the 'Dome to be... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30944#30944 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3260
Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 6:20am

We found the 'Dome to be one of the major selling points for the 'Pod.  We set it up every outing.  I have
it down to about a 15 minute procedure if I have help, (my wife!), or 20 if I have to go it solo.  The biggest
hassel for me is the screen mesh skirt, but even that goes better with practice.
]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:20:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30944#30944 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : I say yay. We stay in AZ.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30937#30937 Author: Goose
Subject: 3260
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 9:54pm

   I say yay.
    We stay in AZ. for four weeks so the shade is great, we do have to get it rolled up before the wind gets to strong.   Goose]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:54:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30937#30937 R-Dome: Yea or Nay : We have a 182 and love our rdome,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30928#30928 Author: GArpod
Subject: 3260
Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 8:14pm

We have a 182 and love our rdome, sometimes our campsite is to small or multi level and it will not fit. But otherwise it is used often.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:14:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3260&PID=30928#30928