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    Posted: 03 Oct 2012 at 2:24pm
Yes, that was me who posted a photo of our ex-pen set up for our dogs and rabbit. Since our dogs are small, we got the 18" high ex-pens (see them here at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/PetEdge-Steel-Exercise-18-Inch-X-Small/dp/B004WP8MPE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349288144&sr=8-2&keywords=18%22+exercise+pen). We got 3 of them, so at $39.99 apiece, it wasn't exactly cheap. But it was so worth it. Now we have an easy to put together yard that takes just 2 minutes to set up, and allows the animals to have a huge space to play in at each camp site. We put our camp chairs right inside so we all hang out together. We keep the door to the pod open so they can go in and out as they like, and so can we. Here's a photo taken this summer in Utah of our set up.
 
By the way, we also just ordered an r-dome from ebay. Someone on this forum had suggested that as a place to buy them for cheaper and they were right! Our dealer was asking $800 for one, but we got ours for $199 on ebay. The smaller ones were $160. When we get it, we're not sure if we're going to set the pen up around the outside of the dome or the inside of the dome, but we're very excited to try it out!
 
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We also have a wire kennel that we bring with us camping. Our dogs are short so the short kennel works fine for us. It folds up nicely and we put it in our TV. As for folding up the RDome, I have very little patience. We have a large tarp like bag from IKEA that we use for the RDome. We do fold up the dome but then we just stuff it in the bag. It fits nicely in the L part of the basement in our 177.
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Posts: 457 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 2012 at 9:49am
Wow!  I'm starting to get a swelled head!

I'm pretty sure it was one of my posts that gave the eBay link to the Dometic Screen Room, (aka, R-Dome), and I think I turned Paige onto SoftScrub

If I have helped, I am happy, since so many others have been extremely helpful to this newbie.
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Yes, it was me with the Soft Scrub! I am super delighted that it worked!
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Thanks Bob and Joyce! I can't believe what an amazing deal those ebay rdomes are!
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I've got that vendor bookmarked for when ours wears out!
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The grommet mod to the screen skirt was successful.  I bailed on the mod to the rain flaps because it was a beautiful day, and we all had better things to do....

Then Jennifer slipped the 'Dome, (captured), and a raccoon slipped in overnight, (at least no damage) so I was roundly defeated.

I shall return....
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Last outing was an R-Dome total success!  I'm unsure if my continuing efforts to escape-proof the 'Dome are the reason, or if the Campin' Cocker Spaniels have just decided that life in the 'Dome trumps "nature".  (So far, no puppy treats found in "nature"!)

The additional security points are:

1.  The built-in tie-down loops of the R-Dome which, when staked through the screen panel grommets, secure the previous primary escape route.

2.  The suction cups that add at least the appearance of seamless security at the interface point with the R-Pod.

3.  The use of a relatively inexpensive plastic tarp as a ground cloth, through which we can pound down tent pegs as necessary.

The set-up time has been minimally effected-  we're still ready to go within a half hour or so.

Off to another Florida State Park adventure in a couple of weeks.  I'll review Gamble Rogers State Recreation Ares upon our return.  Safe travels....
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Hi everyone,
We finally took our new eBay dome out for a spin and after a few trial and errors, we finally got it up! We did find one problem with it and wonder if anyone had this same problem. Right off the bat, when we began to run the beading or rope through the awning track, we found that it was way too small for the track and just fell out. Luckily the hubby got out a pair of channel locks (because who doesn't have those hanging around? Although he said to say that vice grips would have been easier) and crimped the awning track down so it would fit. That was our biggest problem. Has anyone else experienced that?

Now it's 1:30 and its time for a drink!
Margo
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Posts: 457 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Nov 2012 at 4:32pm
Even when the R-Dome goes up without a hitch, when it's done, it's time for a drink!

There are two size tracks.  Supposedly when the 'Dome is supplied as a factory option, the bead matches
the track.  As an aftermarket purchase......  Well, you know.

Not good, but I guess it's possible to have a narrow track and a larger bead-  that might be a real challenge.
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