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    Posted: 18 Jun 2021 at 9:11am
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Originally posted by rudyunknown

Yeah i got the larger rail, the dome came in from a older rpod...

Where can i buy the Keder strip for the dome. I still want to have the option of using both the domes. Can I buy the keder strip online or from a RV store?

And if i get hold of the strip, who can put it on the dome? I meant who can sew in the new keder strip inot the old dome?

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Honestly, there is no reason to swap either. Just sell the older dome, MANY owners of small keder rail pods are looking for domes. Use the money to buy a proper fitting dome, and make two owners happy. If that doesn't make sense to you, and you want to modify the older dome, just search google for "keder tape", it's used on sale boats a lot. Then find a local boat shop our auto upholstery shop to do the sewing.


I realize this is an old thread, but would you happen to still have that smaller dome?
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Embarrassed Bought a new 2016 RP182G late last summer.  The Dome that came delivered with it has the narrow (8mm) edge and of course the pod has a 14mm rail.  We also acquired a PahaQue "visor" with 14mm edge so I can clearly see the difference in dia. of the two edges.  When I tried to work with the dealer and Forest River to get a proper fitting dome they both pleaded ignorance of any issues and offered zero assist other than a suggestion to use vise-grips to squeeze the keder into smaller size.  Then the visor's 14mm might not fit.  At any rate, I have used the "dome" (8mm strip into 14mm rail) several times with, so far, no pull out problems.  Just need to keep the the dome strip neatly centered for about the first 8 or 12 inches during installation.  My only problem is hanging the billowing mess out to dry after a rainy trip...fairly common here in the Northwest.  One hint:  I used a chunk  of an old wax candle to lube track and a file to kind of smooth up the end corners of the rail.  Overall I like the Dome.
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In that case i am willing to sell...will have it in the classified then...
if no one bites then i will maybe do the swap in the kneder..
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Sell the old style dome and get a newer one...

I have a 2010 171 and was looking for an older dome for months, scarcer than hen's teeth.  I finally ended up changing the keder channel rails to newer larger ones and bought a new dome.

Help a podder with an old pod out and save yourself some hassle... Wink
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any tent company will have the keder for you. it has 2 open tabs toslide dome canvas into. they sell a wonderful epoxy just for tent vinal. follow directions and it will hold in any wind storm.. you dont need to sew them together the glue is perfect..but allow 24 hrs for it to dry. becomes a stronger bond over time..just slice off the old one and glue together..hope this helps.  i work on tent repair daily
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Originally posted by rudyunknown

Yeah i got the larger rail, the dome came in from a older rpod...

Where can i buy the Keder strip for the dome. I still want to have the option of using both the domes. Can I buy the keder strip online or from a RV store?

And if i get hold of the strip, who can put it on the dome? I meant who can sew in the new keder strip inot the old dome?

Thanks
Rudy


Honestly, there is no reason to swap either. Just sell the older dome, MANY owners of small keder rail pods are looking for domes. Use the money to buy a proper fitting dome, and make two owners happy.

If that doesn't make sense to you, and you want to modify the older dome, just search google for "keder tape", it's used on sale boats a lot. Then find a local boat shop our auto upholstery shop to do the sewing.
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Yeah i got the larger rail, the dome came in from a older rpod...

Where can i buy the Keder strip for the dome. I still want to have the option of using both the domes. Can I buy the keder strip online or from a RV store?

And if i get hold of the strip, who can put it on the dome? I meant who can sew in the new keder strip inot the old dome?

Thanks
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Got it.  I was confused.
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It's not the size of the split, but the bore of the track. The small keder is 9mm, the large is 14mm. You have a post 2012 pod, you have a large keder rail.
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