R-pod Owners Forum : New Rdome for RP179 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : New Rdome for RP179 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:12:05 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2015 18:41:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6164 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Rdome for RP179 : The 179 is uniquely shaped and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=60496#60496 Author: leahfoo
Subject: 6164
Posted: 19 May 2015 at 6:41pm

The 179 is uniquely shaped and covers and domes are not interchangeable with other rpods. The door is in back and our first rdome was wrong model and fit terrible and it was not long enough on sides...just a terrible fit! Forest river is back logged with orders but waiting for their corrected dome will be worth it!]]> Tue, 19 May 2015 18:41:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=60496#60496 New Rdome for RP179 : I ordered my RPod with an... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59762#59762 Author: Appocalexx
Subject: 6164
Posted: 07 May 2015 at 2:32am

I ordered my RPod with an RDome as well, my dealer checked with service and they said it is supposed to be the updated one that fits better. When i asked him he did say that they had problems with them fitting on the older models so not sure if that means that FR changed the Pod or the manufacture changed the RDome. The only problem is with the HRE is the extra 4" they are lifted. Once i get it in i will install and show some pics and what  possible changes i will do to the tent.
 
The only time i will see using the RDome is on extended stays so i can throw the kids and dog out there to sleep lol, i will be making my own quick-set up awning for the one night stays just enough for some shade. I do not agree with the price of the RDome but the overall look i like, im just hoping they are made of good materials for life span, but even then if your good with a needle and thread no reason a lil repair cant be done.
]]> Thu, 07 May 2015 02:32:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59762#59762 New Rdome for RP179 : I returned it. I want to find... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59659#59659 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 6164
Posted: 05 May 2015 at 12:55pm

I returned it. I want to find or make a simple awning that slides into the guide and has two poles to stand it up. Maybe with mosquito netting. Thanks for the feedback.
Lefty
]]> Tue, 05 May 2015 12:55:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59659#59659 New Rdome for RP179 : Check the screw heads inside the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59617#59617 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6164
Posted: 04 May 2015 at 7:51pm

Check the screw heads inside the track.  We found we liked our EZ-ups better.]]> Mon, 04 May 2015 19:51:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59617#59617 New Rdome for RP179 : The first couple of set ups can... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59588#59588 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6164
Posted: 04 May 2015 at 8:28am

The first couple of set ups can be rough, but once you have run it through the track a couple of times it usually shave off any excess and fit a lot better.]]> Mon, 04 May 2015 08:28:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59588#59588 New Rdome for RP179 : I tried to set up my new rdome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59580#59580 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 6164
Posted: 03 May 2015 at 10:32pm

I tried to set up my new rdome on my new 179. I had the help of two guys who are very handy with this kind of task. Getting the runner into the track was almost impossible. It stuck every 12 inches. And we had to back it out and run it thgough again. My friend said he saw pieces of plastic that were used to construct the runner were the reason. After we got the runner all the way to the end it stuck past each grooved end by about a foot. The end attached to the trailer never touched the ground. This was either the wrong rdome for this 179 or just really poor design. Now I will have to struggle with the dealer to get a refund or replacement and I'm not sure I want another a Rdome!]]> Sun, 03 May 2015 22:32:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59580#59580 New Rdome for RP179 : I know this isn't set up... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59579#59579 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6164
Posted: 03 May 2015 at 9:51pm

I know this isn't set up like you would at camp but you'll want your roof poles much tighter next time you use it.

Looks like it could be moved some as you said, but still looks like the rain flaps are elevated.  Maybe with it hanging straight down instead of pulled to the sides they wouldn't be so high.

I was under the impression that was what was being changed on the new ones.
]]> Sun, 03 May 2015 21:51:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59579#59579 New Rdome for RP179 : Here's another pic showing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59576#59576 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 6164
Posted: 03 May 2015 at 9:16pm

Here's another pic showing the Rdome with the sides closed up.....


]]> Sun, 03 May 2015 21:16:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59576#59576 New Rdome for RP179 : Good picture!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59575#59575 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6164
Posted: 03 May 2015 at 9:10pm

Good picture!!]]> Sun, 03 May 2015 21:10:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59575#59575 New Rdome for RP179 : Wonder why only one pic showed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59573#59573 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 6164
Posted: 03 May 2015 at 8:53pm

Wonder why only one pic showed up...???

Ahh...resized them to make them smaller......





]]> Sun, 03 May 2015 20:53:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59573#59573 New Rdome for RP179 : Well I tried out my new Rdome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6164&PID=59572#59572 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 6164
Posted: 03 May 2015 at 8:48pm

Well I tried out my new Rdome today.  As others have noted, it will take a little work to make it fit right.  The part that goes in the rail does extend beyond the track on the Rpod, my theory is that it would work best to have that excess at the rear, and wrap the material up and over the back side, and attach the suction hooks onto the back, rather than the side wall.  That gives you a bit more head room at the door.  Not easy to set up, one person, with wind blowing.  It will work better when staked to the ground, for sure.

I have a feeling I'm going to be using my Pahaque awning a lot more than the Rdome!

Disappointed to see "made in China", for what I paid, I could buy 2 or 3 good quality stand alone 10x10 or 12x12 canopies; walmart.com has a 10x12 Coleman hex screened canopy/gazebo for $134....! 

Some pics:



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