R-Dome vote |
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geewizard
Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Spokane Online Status: Offline Posts: 347 |
Topic: R-Dome vote Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 9:37am |
I'm thinking of buying a R-Dome.
Can I have a show of hands from R-Dome owners who think it was a good purchase? I know there are alternatives but I'm only interested in knowing who is happy with their purchase of an R-Dome. thanks! |
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2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB
2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
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Happy Tripping
Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 10:02am |
Ooooh, this is tough, very subjective and nothing is perfect! With reservations, I like the r-dome but it polarizes people because of its great strengths and equally great weaknesses. The only practical solution is for you to get a less expensive stand-alone like the CLAM until you can see an r-dome for yourself 'in action' and then make up your own mind. The Pahaque side tent may also be a possibility for consideration. Good luck!
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BVK
Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2018 Location: Pacific NW Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 10:10am |
I hope I'm not muddying the water too much with my non-vote. Our R-Dome was included with the purchase of our R-Pod, and we haven't used it at all. We certainly anticipated using it for our 2 medium-sized dogs, but alas we have yet to even pull it out of the storage bag.
I suppose that, had we paid extra for it, we might be more conscious about utilizing it. We've only been camping 5 times, so this comment isn't exactly coming from the most seasoned of R-Podders! With the fall coming, I am curious as to whether or not anyone has success with using it as a mud-room. Weatherproofing the fabric and maintaining it seems like it could be a deal-breaker.
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2012 RP-171 HRE, 2006 F-150
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 11:57am |
Absolutely get the dome. It is really the ONLY thing we miss from the Pod besides the small size. We have contemplated having one custom made for the Lance.. Really. One of many videos on the web about erecting a R-dome.. this one happens to star... ME. LOL Dome Video |
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 12:16pm |
We are now on our second rpod and our second rdome. We love it and would recommend using it. After you put it up twice you will love it. The first time should be in your yard. It is very versatile and will stay up in a storm.
Vann
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 12:31pm |
I will point out.. the whole.. "never used it but give it a down vote" bothers me.. but...
Yeah it works great as a mudroom, or a screened dining area or an enclosed space for changing clothes, as a spot of shade with sides rolled up, in cool weather, setting a small heater out there makes for a great sitting out area.. etc etc. Some domers have made clear vinyl "windows", to velcro over the screen windows, and I have played some great games of dominoes in those domes when it was freezing out. As far as maintaining it.. we never sealed it, or waterproofed it. We did twice, set it up at home, in the yard and wash it. Because we were set up under trees that were leaking gallons of sticky sap. In fact, without the dome, the whole area in front of the Pod would have been a miserable place to be on one of those campouts. |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 6:57pm |
Our used Pod came with both an R-Dome and the eyebrow shade. We've used the latter over the last 2 years, but never the dome. We've just never needed it. I did set it up once and it's really nice. Some day, I suppose, while we're camping with grand kids we may set it up if the weather is wet or something.
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3257 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 7:11pm |
Our r-dome came included with our 2011 model 177. The first year I never used it; hey that is why we got a travel trailer, no messin' around with a tent. However, the second year we saw one attached to a similar 177 like ours and I thought, hmm, this is a pretty neat setup so when we got home we put it up, took about 20 minutes the first time and fell in love with it. Now, over 7 years later we have used it a lot, and usually put it up if we are staying put for 2 days or more as I can put it up by myself in 15 minutes, not a big deal. This thing has been in snow, hail, wind storms that were over 50 mph, and that was the only time we had a small bit of damage as we had a tear about 3 inches long along the keder railing. My DW fixed it in a jiffy and it held up very well. I guess the only thing I don't like about it is the color, maize and blue! Being a green and white Spartan, I had to swallow my pride and look beyond the colors and look at the functionality of the dome. Furpod has listed a few of the reasons dome owner like it, so I won't repeat what has already been stated. For us it is a +++++++++++++++++++ addition to our 177.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 7:11pm |
We used our dome twice before I gave it away. To me it was an extension of a tent and it rarely fit well on the improved sites we stayed in. I certainly understand that some people are big fans, but it was not my cup of tea. I recommend if you can, get it and try it, make up your own mind.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3257 |
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 7:13pm |
Forgot to mention, the one thing that was chintzy and was replaced were the stakes that had the strength of colby cheese when pounded into the ground and they easily pulled out even with moderate winds. Replaced with a beefier and longer stake.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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