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    Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 8:54am
Originally posted by kannamcguire

Thank you all for your input This is a wonderful site for information and very encouraging!

The You Tube video was a huge help.  Where do the grey plastic suction cups go in the installation?

Thanks AgainSmile


Some people pull the "flaps" over the front edges of the pod, and secure there, some, like us let the dome fall straight down the pod and secure it there. We wouldn't bother at all if it were not for the little clip things on the flap ticking on the side of the pod in any breeze.

As a side note.. ours came with the little clip things referenced in the instructions.. our dealer didn't install them, and advised against them since its 8 new holes in your pod.. Using suction cups, use caution, don't put them on any stickers or graphics..
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Posts: 3229 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Sep 2016 at 9:32am
At the ERU in Traverse City I set up our r-dome in 15 minutes solo.  Thanks for the video, will lower my set up time.
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Furpod, your video is priceless and without it, we would have given up on ever trying the rdome out so thank you very, very much.

Just to give you the final story:

We initially threaded the top on backwards - back to video view #2!!

We then successfully assembled the rdome with some struggles due to an unplanned burst of wind that is typical of Colorado so we did not continue with staking all around.  We did have some difficulty getting the grey suction cups to stick; avoiding decals.

Upon threading the top of the rdome to the channel on the roof, we noticed the threading rod hung  down about 6" on the opposite side but proceeded regardless.

After taking everything down, we measured and checked with the instruction flyer only to find out we were given the wrong rdome!  They are closed this weekend, Labor Day, so we will call tomorrow, 9/6 and request the right size be sent to us and see what happens!

I thought this valuable information to share in case anyone out there may have had the same misfortune.  I do look forward to using the 'extra' room but will not be able to until next year! 

We are off to see the Aspen changing and camp off the grid at Weston Pass outside of Leadville, CO. 

Thank You again for your valuable information sharing and if you ever make it to Colorado, we would love to put you up as I am quite sure RPoders are all trustworthy, upstanding people!!!
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Sep 2016 at 5:07pm
We have a R Dome, it's in the shed, I use a Morshade available here in TN that has various mounts, picnic table, reciever hitch, on the ground.  It is mobile and around 300 bucks.  I have seen places I camped where a right side awning is not what I needed so like the flexibility of a mobile multi mount canopy is cool.  It comes complete and fits my needs, plus you get an extra canopy of you color choice.  I can supply POC if required.  When not camping I mount it on my picnic table in my yard.
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Posts: 15 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Sep 2016 at 9:38pm
Our first attempt was a bit tedious, but now we know what to do. I feel confident it will be put up a lot quicker. It is well worth the labor!   I love the different ways it can be set up.
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