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    Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 5:48pm
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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 7:27pm
I hope we can find one that is not too expensive someday!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 11:43pm
I have seen Rdomes on Ebay. Make sure it's right one for your model.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jul 2018 at 8:30am
Originally posted by itsjoprairie

I hope we can find one that is not too expensive someday!


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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jul 2018 at 11:09am
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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jul 2018 at 10:48am
We love our R Dome and are experts at setting it up after only a few times.  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jul 2018 at 12:38pm
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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jul 2018 at 3:26pm
Guess I will keep looking here for a used one! 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jul 2018 at 3:37pm
Try posting ad on Craigslist and searching Rpod Facebook Group
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