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Posted: 26 Apr 2014 at 5:42pm

Wonderful! Thanks for all of the info. It's really helpful to know that the r dome is the same thing as the dometic cabana. We will certainly get something something like the r dome but want to make sure it will work before investing the money. Thanks again! ]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:42:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4638&PID=45174#45174 New 179, options for screened room? : A note that the Cabana is the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4638&PID=45140#45140 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 2:21pm

A note that the Cabana is the same as the R-dome.]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:21:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4638&PID=45140#45140 New 179, options for screened room? : Originally posted by Tars... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4638&PID=45129#45129 Author: Outbound
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Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 8:42am

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

I my opinion there is hardly any substitute for the r-dome

I don't use mine often, but I have to agree.  The r-dome goes up reasonably quickly (compared to other screen tents), is spacious and offers very good bug protection.  It closes up well against the wind/rain/for privacy and opens up wide on beautiful days.  It really does extend your trailer's living space.  And, it folds down fairly easily and compactly.

It fits into the awning rails already on your r-pod (there are TWO rails - the r-dome includes a piece of screen that fits into the rail that runs along the bottom of your r-pod, preventing bugs from coming in from underneath the trailer).  For convenience, I highly recommend installing the studs/snaps to your trailer (as opposed to using suction cups or some other temporary measure) - these hold the sides of the dome snuggly to your trailer.

The r-dome is a bit expensive - but, it is a bit of a unique product and they always comes at a premium price.  Its probably priced $100 more than it should be - but, at the end of the day, the convenience and reduced hassle is worth the money.
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Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 5:38am

    The 179 having a little different shape from the other r-pods is the r-dome a option,will it fit. I agree it would be a advantage to have if the 179 models have the same track to attach it.                                          I went to the forestriver web site the r-dome is a option for the 179.]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2014 05:38:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4638&PID=45120#45120 New 179, options for screened room? : I my opinion there is hardly any... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4638&PID=45119#45119 Author: Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 10:20pm

I my opinion there is hardly any substitute for the r-dome. We've used an 11 x 11 Coleman instant screen house, which is pretty satisfactory really -- and probably actually better for mosquitoes -- but it doesn't attach to the pod. 

Are you going to be moving around a lot or staying mostly in one place?  The dome might be a bit much to put up for one night stays.  And making it mosquito-proof is going to take some effort.  I haven't tried to cut and fit screens along bottom, under the door and behind the wheel.  I haven't had to. At least in some parts of Alaska you'll really want to keep the mosquitoes out!

The extra room will be very valuable with a baby and 3 dogs.  An instant screen house, if nothing else, will be a near-necessity.

Welcome to the forum, by the way.

TT
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Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 8:01pm

Hello!
We just purchased a 179 Hood River model that we will be driving to Alaska and living in for the summer with our 3 month old baby and 3 dogs Tongue This is our first camper and we are really excited! We are happy to have found this forum, it seems like a great resource.
We already have our first question for the group. Our r-dome did not come with our r-pod but we definitely want a screened room that attaches to the r-pod to keep the Alaskan mosquitoes out. Does anyone have any suggestions for what would work? I saw that someone mentioned an 11' Dometic Cabana but it was not clear to me if this attaches directly to the r-pod or if you need to have an awning installed separately. Also, should what works for the standard r-pod also work for the Hood River model? Any advice would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks!
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