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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
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I'm glad both options are available. For us, the Thule awning has worked out very well. If we had the need for the additional space (children, pets, etc., perhaps I might have considered the R-Dome more but with just the two of us, the ease of using the Thule awning has been much appreciated.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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itsjoprairie ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 Jul 2018 Location: Fort Worth Texa Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
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I hope we can find one that is not too expensive someday!
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Marchhall ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 May 2017 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 50 |
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I have seen Rdomes on Ebay. Make sure it's right one for your model.
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mjlrpod ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
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Well, think about it this way. You double the size of your pod. Infact the dome measures 8 feet in depth, so it's actually bigger than the pod. Can you buy another pod for 500, 600 700, dollars? And by moving things from the pod out into the dome, it makes the pod bigger too. Perhaps thinking of it that way makes it easier to think about the expense. Just keep an eye out here, sometimes they are offered. I personally think an awning is a waste of money. It useful for shade only if the sun is directly overhead, and if its a light rain, falling straight down, and you cant be within 3 feet of the edge. Don't leave your cell phone on a table near the edge of an awning. The awning also in many cases ISN'T even over the door. I might as well add the added security to your area of the dome. People tend to be cowards, and if they can't tell if anyone is there, they tend to stay away. The awning offers the coward the ability to see nobody is sitting there.
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Marchhall ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 May 2017 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 50 |
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I agree the Rdome is absolutely the best, albeit a little cumbersome, especially for those of us who left tenting for a camper. Look on Ebay, there are folks out there who got theres with their purchase but never use. We spend most of our awake hours in the Rdome and rarely inside the camper. Great to sit under Rdome and watch a dramatic rainstorm come in, be totally dry and all gear outside protected. It retails for $700, but you should be able to score one for much less. There are different size Rdomes so be sure to get the one matched to your camper. For instance the 179 is a longer unit than some of the others, so the rdome is also bigger.
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Fozzy's Pod ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 19 Jun 2018 Location: MB Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
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We love our R Dome and are experts at setting it up after only a few times.
Keeps bugs out and keeps the dog in!
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Marchhall ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 May 2017 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 50 |
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rDome is why I bought this camper. More than doubles living space. Here in New England we rarely need AC and most of living done outside. You can leave flaps up for clearview, zip down screens if buggy, or zip down solid cover if rainy, windy and/or cold. Keeps outdoor space and rug dry. Plus zipped up tight, a deterrent for any interest while not at Camp. 10 min set up, 10 year down with 2pp, but could do it yourself.
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itsjoprairie ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 Jul 2018 Location: Fort Worth Texa Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
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Guess I will keep looking here for a used one!
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Marchhall ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 May 2017 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 50 |
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Try posting ad on Craigslist and searching Rpod Facebook Group
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