R-pod Owners Forum : Rdome 179 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Rdome 179 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 20:10:48 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:16:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6425 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Rdome 179 : I have the new Paha Que awning... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=62050#62050 Author: chiman
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Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 6:16pm

I have the new Paha Que awning for my 2015 178 and I like it a lot.  Can put it up myself in ten minutes or less.  It has stood the test of a heavy down pour that lasted steady for about nine hours.  I set under it drinking coffee and listening to the rain.  No leaks and it dried out the next day. Also easy to take down.

I would recommend it for anyone looking to replace the Rdome which while from all reports it handles rain as well, but seeing one and talking to the owner it seems like it is a pain to put up and deal with suction cups and so on. 

Cheers,

Chiman
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:16:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=62050#62050 Rdome 179 : yeah, we're raining on your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=62017#62017 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 10:44am

yeah, we're raining on your pod.

Mikebike, see?  No reason to trash your dome!
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:44:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=62017#62017 Rdome 179 : What bunch of poddy poopers!Just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61993#61993 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 8:53pm

What bunch of poddy poopers! Censored

Just kidding! I really do get the displeasure/frustration with the dome. With the number or rPods sold, one would think there might be a business opportunity. I haven't tried any of the Paha Que solutions, but from what I've seen, they're still not there. I do know if mine was damaged or worn out I'd be right behind JohnBG above to make Mike an offer.

Poddy On!

fred
]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:53:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61993#61993 Rdome 179 : Originally posted by MikebikeWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61991#61991 Author: JohnBG
Subject: 6425
Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 8:32pm

Originally posted by Mikebike

We have a 178 the r-dome came with it. I put it up once ~~~we did not like the looks at all. I am keeping the poles & clips the rest is headed for recycling๐Ÿ˜

Wanna sell it?  If it will fit my 2010 RP-171, I'm interested... 
]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:32:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61991#61991 Rdome 179 : Good idea Doug I will carry it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61982#61982 Author: Mikebike
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Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 5:41pm

Good idea Doug I will carry it for the next 28 days of this adventure -- then decide when I get home]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:41:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61982#61982 Rdome 179 : Mikebike - generally my wife... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61972#61972 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 11:15am

Mikebike - generally my wife and I agree with you.  We weren't big fans of the Dome - but we did put it up for week-long trips and a few times when we knew an entire weekend would be rainy.  But we always put up our EZ-ups (2) and usually I would just wrap a tarp around them for the rainy weekends.
 
I wouldn't throw away the material of your Dome.  They are expensive and many people post want ads for them here.  I'd sell your Dome and check out alternatives like EZ-ups, or the other custom options for pods that some here have tried.
]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:15:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61972#61972 Rdome 179 : Different angle, same site. I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61960#61960 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6425
Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 9:01pm

Different angle, same site. I do usually find a few rocks to put on the flaps (don't want to carry bricks ;)). I have also used a log or two, rather than staking everything down.

Took me a while to figure out that it is best to zip all the panels closed and make fine adjustments to the frame (arched rod) before staking or attaching suction cups. When setup right my dome "door" just swings up and attaches to the center suction cup thingy.




]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:01:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61960#61960 Rdome 179 : Looking good!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61959#61959 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 8:16pm

Looking good!!]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:16:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61959#61959 Rdome 179 : The dome takes practice. At... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61956#61956 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6425
Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 8:03pm

The dome takes practice. At least for me it did. Now it takes me about ten minutes to setup or dismantle. If it's wet, I either just roll it up wet or stuff it in a big plastic garbage bag if wind is an issue. When I get home or to the next site I set it up and dry it out. Just today, I set it up in my driveway just to clean some of the dirt from the lower flaps that collected from torrential rains Sunday and Monday. I guess I've done it so many times, it just doesn't seem like a big deal.

The design could be refined a bit more specific to a particular pod shape, but I think a custom enclosure built as well as the Dometic Cabana would cost a whole lot more. As it is, I just don't think it looks all that bad, but it could be I'm just looking at function over form.




]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:03:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61956#61956 Rdome 179 : I agree with all these posts.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61948#61948 Author: jeffreypenhall
Subject: 6425
Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 6:56pm

I agree with all these posts. Number one it's UGLY, tilts forward, looks weird especially at the bottom. On the other hand it's great for when it rains, you can store items outside but somewhat concealed aka ice chest. we set up a table under the dome, just as a useable work surface. setting up is less difficult than a full size tent but more difficult than a 10X10 pop up. I have taken it home wet and let it dry in the barn, but we do that all the time in Oregon, so no big deal. I bought bigger suction cups to hold down the sides. For the bottom flaps I haul 10 bricks. Like IStar said there is pluses and negatives.]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:56:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61948#61948 Rdome 179 : Absolutely ~~ did not mean to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61944#61944 Author: Mikebike
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Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 3:54pm

Absolutely ~~ did not mean to cast dispersion on it in general. We are more minimalist (like it simple) still sorting out what to do- we are on a maiden 7 week trip (day 20 today). I may use a plain tarp / the sticky suction things to hold to trailer and the poles for the front at places we will stay at for 3 or more days- still sorting it out๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘

I love the R-Pod over all๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:54:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61944#61944 Rdome 179 : To each his own I guess, but our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61936#61936 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6425
Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 2:44pm

To each his own I guess, but our dome is receives as many, if not more, compliments than the pod itself. Especially when it's raining.

What do you not like about it?

fred
]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:44:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61936#61936 Rdome 179 : We have a 178 the r-dome came... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61933#61933 Author: Mikebike
Subject: 6425
Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 2:17pm

We have a 178 the r-dome came with it. I put it up once ~~~we did not like the looks at all. I will be selling it ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:17:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61933#61933 Rdome 179 : If you got the bogus Rdome with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61787#61787 Author: AKgo
Subject: 6425
Posted: 15 Jun 2015 at 12:39pm

If you got the bogus Rdome with your new 179 do not waste your time with Forest River. They Will Not help you. I finally got my new dome with the help of my dealer. FR could have cared less and basically told me so many times. The dealer is your only hope. I wS wondering if anyone else had been helped by their dealer and how the dome fit the 179??? ]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:39:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6425&PID=61787#61787