R Dome Set up
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Topic: R Dome Set up
Posted By: dsmiths
Subject: R Dome Set up
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2012 at 9:28pm
We got our new 2011 RP-172 last October and with the fall used it very little. Our selling dealer (rite stop rv , lebanon jct ky) did a great walk through, they even set the R dome up completly. they gave some tips, like spray silicone in the grove on the pod that the Dome rib slides into. thats ok, but I have only seen it set up once, we have not used it yet but plan to. Any one got a set up manual, step by step, uuhhh dont do this, I have read dont pull on the rib with pliers as it will tear, I know I can figure it out, I have heard after setting it up a couple of times it can be done in 5 to 10 minutes. Landing an Airplane at night in a rain storm is easy after you have done it several times to.  ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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Posted By: Hodge-PODge
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2012 at 1:37am
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Dane, check out this YouTube video on the R-Dome set up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fYsVlCTLNs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fYsVlCTLNs
Diane ------------- 2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2012 at 6:54pm
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Here's a thread from last year on setting up the dome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1779&KW=rdome&PID=15361&title=dome-installation-question ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2012 at 10:40pm
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Thanks Diane and Doug, that refreshes my Memory which seems to be getting harder to do as time creeps upon me, Donna says we are going to use the R Dome this summer, ha, I bet she sets back and watches me struggle as she tells me what I am doing wrong. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Hodge-PODge
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 8:31pm
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Actually, it's not that hard. If I can do it myself, you SURELY can! When it is set up it really is invaluable in rainy weather. Here's a tip . . . When you take it down and pull it back out of the awning rail be careful not to jerk it across the ends of the rail - you don't want to tear the fabric. Diane ------------- 2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 9:47pm
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Thanks again Diane, Donna has been talking for weeks about being able to go out, even if just for one evening. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: uphillracer
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 6:23am
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We've got it down to about 15 minutes. we carry a small step stool to make it easier to put in the top poles (3 telescoping). We thread the dome onto the POD. We then thread in the front frame and place the long black ribbon holder in place. Then we insert and set up the center pole and then the two side poles. Then fine tune the front frame. We are now out of suction cups and will get some more but we use rope to attach the ends to the x-jacks and then opportunely place tent pegs (if possible) as needed. BTW, anyone know where to get new and better suction cups? ------------- Uphill, Di, Tracer & Jorja 2011 171 2008 LR3 |
Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 9:28am
I just picked up 3 pkgs (2 in each) from Michaels (Arts & Craft store). Suction cups were large - about 2 1/4" - strong? soft - good saying power? And had an attached wire hook. About $6 for the lot. ------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
Posted By: Hodge-PODge
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 11:41am
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I use a step stool, too - actually it's more of a short ladder. I'm only 5'3" so I couldn't do it by myself if I didn't have that. ------------- 2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
Posted By: Snowbound
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 12:56pm
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Yes, we could not do it easily without a step stool either but other than that it is a breeze to set up. We use ours all the time. You will find the suction cups work better if you rub or wash off the road dust. We have a rag for that. I keep it in the plastic jar with the suction cups. B ------------- Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 8:17am
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Mine set up quite easily until the shock corded aluminum door frame pole failed. The aluminum split, sending the broken ends of the failed pole through the roof of the dome. It lasted about a year. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Hodge-PODge
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 8:24am
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THAT'S AWFUL! ------------- 2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |