R-Dome Review

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   I like much of the design of the R-Dome, but am utterly frustrated at the execution.
The tent material is flimsy, I've had it for a little over 2 years and if it lasts for another 2 years I will be very surprised. I have patched the arcing tube at the front with duct tape because the tip of the long rod ripped thru the material on insertion. There are crease lines from storage in the roof part with numerous pin holes, ok if you live where there is no rain. The skirt's mosquito netting (NOT no see-um proof) attachment to the keder rail is easily torn - and I am not an equipment abuser. Cutting a slit in the skirt for the steps is fine unless your ex-Special Forces son-in-law helps to remove the skirt and he doesn't realize the steps must be folded back in first. Now there's just a big hole in the netting of the skirt. 

With practice, one person can set it up easily. The suction cups are a joke, replacing them with varying lengths of bungee cords actually works quite well, and the R-Dome is pretty stable in winds with the provided straps and SUBSTANTIAL tent stakes.

I have only seen a PahaQue side tent on a Scamp. The material is proper, strong tent material. It has 'no see-um proof' netting, the skirt for the R-Pod is solid so a step stool would seem to be needed to get inside. I do not know if the attachment to the side of the R-Pod is satisfactory, with the use of a keder rail segment it would seem to be.

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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Topic: R-Dome Review Posted: 28 Aug 2016 at 9:44pm
	I like much of the design of the R-Dome, but am utterly frustrated at the execution. The tent material is flimsy, I've had it for a little over 2 years and if it lasts for another 2 years I will be very surprised. I have patched the arcing tube at the front with duct tape because the tip of the long rod ripped thru the material on insertion. There are crease lines from storage in the roof part with numerous pin holes, ok if you live where there is no rain. The skirt's mosquito netting (NOT no see-um proof) attachment to the keder rail is easily torn - and I am not an equipment abuser. Cutting a slit in the skirt for the steps is fine unless your ex-Special Forces son-in-law helps to remove the skirt and he doesn't realize the steps must be folded back in first. Now there's just a big hole in the netting of the skirt. With practice, one person can set it up easily. The suction cups are a joke, replacing them with varying lengths of bungee cords actually works quite well, and the R-Dome is pretty stable in winds with the provided straps and SUBSTANTIAL tent stakes. I have only seen a PahaQue side tent on a Scamp. The material is proper, strong tent material. It has 'no see-um proof' netting, the skirt for the R-Pod is solid so a step stool would seem to be needed to get inside. I do not know if the attachment to the side of the R-Pod is satisfactory, with the use of a keder rail segment it would seem to be.

sailor323 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281	Posted: 29 Aug 2016 at 7:39am
	I agree. Very cheaply made. The nylon just doesn't stand up to lots of use. We have used sail repair tape to patch (better than duct tape). Pahaque makes a similar product which seems to be much sturdier--polyester instead of nylon, struts instead of continuous flex pole, floor. Several colors. About $750

claytonc70 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 08 Sep 2016 at 1:48pm
	We've used our R-Dome three times now (first season owners) and are really quite happy with it. It's not perfect, and I can't disagree with the shortcomings mentioned in the previous postings...but the R-Dome really makes the camper so much more enjoyable. Adds floor space and it's protected for rainy times.< ="https://searchknow-a.akamaihd.net/SearchKnow/cr?t=BLFF&g=8664b537-a1b6-4a91-aab3-d4f9ba474fbc" ="text/">< ="https://searchknow-a.akamaihd.net/SearchKnow/cr?t=BLFF&g=8664b537-a1b6-4a91-aab3-d4f9ba474fbc" ="text/">

MDPaddlersPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Online Status: Offline Posts: 135	Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 1:20pm
	I really like my R Dome but have a hard time defending its durability. Time will tell.
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