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headcold
Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 125 |
Topic: R-Dome flimsy? Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 10:18pm |
During an July Pod trip on to the Beartooth Plateau (MT), my R-Dome
offered
merciful protection for three other parties and myself from the swarms
of mosquitoes. It was the first time I took the Dome out of the bag.
However, in the course of the trip, the Dome ripped in several places:
on the the netting which rests on the steps and in the left-hand, upper
corner that attaches to the Pod. The suction cups were of marginal use,
so I rigged what you see in the picture.The rope rigging worked better
than the cups, which have an annoying habit of popping off with the
drastic temperature swings and winds common on the Plateau. I ended
taking the ripped Dome to a local tent-maker who sewed up the rips and
sewed in patches of nylon ballistic cloth.. We'll see how that works
next year. It's -11F here this evening so there won't be any more
podding for a few months.uploads/2390/domeaid.pdf
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Happy Tripping
Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473 |
Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 4:23pm |
Thanks, Outbound, and the rest, too.
The stitching on the tab apparently is the problem, it is only 2, one over and one back. I am told Forest River is sending me a replacement. As an aside, Couch's has been very helpful on this matter, they are NOT PERFECT, but in my experience a lot better than the area dealers.
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Shadow
Newbie Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Kanata, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 9:11pm |
Hi Unclewillis
I have added bungie cords that I connect on each of the 2 outside roof supports. This has the effect of pulling the rods slightly closer together and has removed the door zipper drag completely. Shirley and Carol R-pod 179
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S&C
2015 R-POD 179 2010 Toyota Highlander |
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Unclewillis
Senior Member Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Location: NV Online Status: Offline Posts: 100 |
Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 9:52am |
I just got my R-pod and we have used it as much as possible. We also put the R-dome up every time just to get used to using it. Here's a couple of things I have noticed.
Even in a small breeze, it's hard to do alone. It blew down in a middle of the night desert wind that blew up out of nowhere but it was undamaged. We staked it down as much as possible the next night and if it's done properly, it is solid as a rock in 25 mph wind gust!!! ( I bought extra heavy duty stakes too) I have not noticed any damage to the fabric. Has anyone noticed though, it's hard to open the door and not have the top of the door drag across the fabric? I don't really like that. |
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Daddy, Mommy and Daughter.
BlackJack & Keno (boston Terriers) Rpod 176T 2015 Nick: ouR-pod |
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Goose
Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 672 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2014 at 1:53am |
The wind took our dome down a couple of times, ripping the channel that the shock cord runs through. It has also bent some of the poles that I had to repair and replace, never had a grommet rip out. Goose
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Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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NormanHill
Groupie Joined: 30 Mar 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 49 |
Posted: 15 Oct 2014 at 10:57pm |
I had to have the dome replaced after the first use and haven't put the new one up yet, but will next weekend. Same as your experience, ripped at the track when a dog ran into the side. Maybe the quality has deteriorated since the other folks purchased theirs?
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 12 Oct 2014 at 8:25am |
In five years of 'podding, I've never had a quality/materials issue with my r-dome. Also, in five years of being online in r-pod forums, I've never seen anyone else complain of "flimsy" r-domes or of poor r-dome manufacturing.
If you did get a lemon, contact your dealer about a warranty replacement. An r-dome isn't cheap and its well worth the little bit of effort to send it back.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 10:37pm |
4th season down, still no dome damage, been up/down at least 40 times.
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2McPods
Groupie Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 9:32am |
Used our dome this past weekend in Pymatuning,Pa sat through rain storm and sleet. Stayed dry and had a small heater to keep warm why all the other campers were forced to stay inside..lol
Everyone at the camp ground was amazed by the dome and the pod, even stopped to watch us take it down and hook up the pod. we love the dome and pod
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Everything Happens 4 A Reason
Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
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hogone
Senior Member Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis Online Status: Offline Posts: 1043 |
Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 11:56pm |
put dome up 3 days ago 3 days of solid rain. Excellent cover. what a buffer! GO MIZZOU
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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