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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6316 |
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Clam shelters are fascinating. We have a pop-up that we bought at Aldi. The Clam is a lot more expensive, but it looks so simple to put up and take down plus it comes with screen sides to keep bugs out. I'll have to keep it in mind when our current pop-up wears out.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Luv2Q ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
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Whether you go with an r-dome, the visor, or both, take a look at what's called a Clam. Completely enclosed, a snap to put up and take down, fairly weatherproof (with guy lines and rain flaps). Easier to erect than an EZ-up. More info on Amazon. When we're going to be in one place for a few nites, we usually set up the dome. It's nice stepping out of the Pod into an enclosed area. But, if it's an overnighter, or even longer, the Clam is hard to beat. The r-dome isn't much fun putting up/taking down in weather. The Clam's lots quicker & easier.
Just another data point in your search ..
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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mcarter ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
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X1 - My dome is in the shed, just too cumbersome, I use my visor because it is relatively easy to install, provides shade and easy to bring down. Sa far as inclement weather I would not recommend leaving it installed.
Light wind and rain no issue.
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Donnie ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Oct 2016 Location: Deep Run NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 43 |
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Thanks, guys, it sounds like we need both if we can find a second-hand Dome cheap enough. We can decide which to use depending on space and weather conditions.
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Donnie & Tina Hill
2016 R-Pod 180 "STAR POD" sold 2018 Ford F-150 STX 2013 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost 2020 R-Pod 192 “STAR POD 2” 2020 Coachmen Apex 265RBSS Deep Run, NC |
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podsuperior ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 13 Oct 2011 Location: Northern MN Online Status: Offline Posts: 28 |
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I got the visor this summer - I was skeptical - I thought it was going to be to small to be all that useful. I really like it- it sets up easy - it is small enough to go up in tighter spots - no ground attachment so uneven ground is no problem - for weekend trips it is what I use. I really like the Rdome - but it is more work to set up and take down - it is not bug proof - I have more than once gotten up in the midddle of the night to take it down in a Tstorm. I would prefer to have the Rdome up - more space etc... than the visor - but I find myself getting much more use out of the visor.
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2011 RPOD 177 - 2017 Tacoma
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TheBum ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407 |
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It's not easy to put up and it doesn't stand up to wind very well. One of the segments of the fiberglass rod that forms the "bill" of the visor broke when a gust of wind hit the visor. To Pahaque's credit, they sent me a replacement segment free of charge.
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Donnie ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Oct 2016 Location: Deep Run NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 43 |
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If you decide to sell it, let me know, thanks.
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Donnie & Tina Hill
2016 R-Pod 180 "STAR POD" sold 2018 Ford F-150 STX 2013 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost 2020 R-Pod 192 “STAR POD 2” 2020 Coachmen Apex 265RBSS Deep Run, NC |
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DawgLady ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Apr 2016 Location: Ashburn, Georgi Online Status: Offline Posts: 94 |
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I have a dome and have never used it so have about decided to sell it. I am not sure How I could box and ship it though.
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Dawg Lady
2016 R-180 "Lizzy" Georgia |
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Donnie ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Oct 2016 Location: Deep Run NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 43 |
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We are still trying to find an R-Dome but have started looking at the Pahaque Visors in case we don't find a dome. Do any of you have the visor and do you like it? We were wondering if they are big enough for shade and would they keep a light rain out when the windows are open? Thanks.
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Donnie & Tina Hill
2016 R-Pod 180 "STAR POD" sold 2018 Ford F-150 STX 2013 Ford F-150 Eco-Boost 2020 R-Pod 192 “STAR POD 2” 2020 Coachmen Apex 265RBSS Deep Run, NC |
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