R-Dome

We bought our 2011 177 used and the r-dome came with it, still wrapped in plastic, never even opened. I was skeptical, but the wife was giddy over it. The first outing when we unwrapped it to set it up, we discovered that the channel was smaller than the rubber piece that goes in it. We were very discouraged. Once home, I tried to modify the rubber (actually called kedar) and lubricate the channel but still no go. We then found that a 12' strip of kedar was about $15. So we ordered, she sewed it on and now it slips through just fine. I have also come to like it. On sunny days, we take the front panel off and have a nice shaded porch. 

My dome ripped in the same place. Alison the bag ripped where the handles are sewn on. I just took mine to sewing machine and used some waterproof fabric placing on top and inside and sewed it back for reinforcement. No more problems.

Good to hear! Thanks for the update

Rpod dealers sell them and probably drop ship to your house. $300-500. I negotiated and had them throw it in when I purchased camper. Far more useful than awning. Yes I too was skeptical of quality of Rdome, being a former tenter with high quality products. This is year three and so far no issues. Very versatile. 

Good evening all,
 I too like the Dome concept over an awning and agree the durabiilty is lacking. I like the versitility of the dome.  The overflow area for guests to sleep is awsome. 

We haven't had any tears in the dome but must be very careful setting it up and taking down. It has served us well during several storms without leaking.

The problems I have with it are:  1. I installed the four inch risers to the camper frame resulting in the sides of the dome do not lay flat to the ground. The setup looks kinda goofy with the sides of the dome close to the camper higher than at the arch. 2. I find trying to stake it down is difficult with rocks, tree roots or hard slate stone base of the camp site. I wish there was a way to weight the flaps down with something other than big rocks or firewood. 3. Lastly I agree with previous post about the suction cup attachment to camper. The camper sides must be clean for good suction and if the wind blows sometimes the sides unhook. I want to fashion bungee cord loops for a shock cord between the dome side and the suction cup hook. This should alleviate the unhooking and give some versatility on where to attach suction cups. Happy camping