R-Dome, yes or no? - Event Date: 19 Mar 2016 - 30 Apr 2016

Tell us about your experiences with R-Dome? Worth the extra expense?; benefits, limitations, maintenance issues, weather and wind??  We're really trying to think this one through because of the cost and whether we'll really use it - just the two of us and Rover. Thanks for your help. or  ~Hank 

The R-Dome has it's pros and cons. The big pro is that if you want to create a seamless mostly rainproof attachment, it's probably about the best way to go. If that's not a big big deal on your list there is is a ton of superior out door shelters for a lot less money. E.g. Google the "clam outdoor shelter" 

We use our dome a lot and really love it and depend on it . We usually use it if we are staying in one place at least 2 nights. It goes up in about 15 minutes and comes down a little faster. It gets easier to put up after the first few times. 

Thanks Pod People,

That is a wise decision.  For the first year we didn't even get our r-dome out of the bag.  Second year we used it if we were going to be in a spot for at least 3 days and like it has been mentioned above; a lot of campsites won't allow for  the area the dome takes.  We probably use ours 10 - 15 % on our camping trips.  I like the ease of setting up the pod (less than 10 minutes) and of getting ready to go the next day.  Usually we like to leave early when getting to a destination and the thought of having to tear down the r-dome (less than 10 minutes) reminds me too much of our pop-up camper / tent days.  Don't like putting things away that are wet.  Ours came included with the pod, we didn't order it and even the dealer was surprised when he saw it in our stowaway under the bed.