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Chieko
Newbie Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Status: Offline Points: 11 |
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Is it hard to put it out? I am thinking to get one . Does anyone know about it?
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SOMD 173
Newbie Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 15 |
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Hi Chieko,
We just returned from our first weekend trip with our 173. I short, the answer to your question is yes. The R-dome is easy to erect.
We set it up one weekend in the driveway, but did not install the skirt that goes into the lower track. We also did not install any test stakes. Just setting up the dome took about ten minutes for the two of us. Tools we used were 1) silicon spray for the tracks and 2) a step stool, as this helps when sliding the dome into the upper track and also allows you to handle the center aluminum rod more easily.
Installation went in this order:
1) install dome into the upper track.
2) install aluminum rods on track face.
3) install jointed rod into the dome face.
4) connect the aluminum rods to the jointed rod and snap them in place.
5) attach the end of the jointed rod into the grommets on corners of dome face. The long strap can now be adjusted to allow the main door zipper to operate smoothly.
6) install the skirt and tent stakes.
When setting it up at our camp site last Friday, all went smoothly as it had in our driveway. Tent stakes were pounded in easily using a rubber mallet. The lower skirt went in smoothly, although the axle and installed step don't seem to have been accounted for in the design. We got around the step interference by using our step stool in place of the installed step. The axle requires that the screen be cut so it will go around the axle. Also, there is no way to attach the screen to the Rdome. The best we could do for the time was try to keep the gaps to a minimum.
We camped in an area that had lots of recent rain and standing water was only a few feet from our site. Mosquitos awaited our arrival. A huge bloom of mosquitos surrounded the Murano and R-Pod as we backed the trailer into the pad site. A liberal application of bug spray kept them off of us, and we used a large citronella candle to try to deter them inside the R-dome. We spent the evening comfortably inside the dome with no mosquitos. The following morning, a lot of bugs found their way into the dome. After we cleared them out and relit the citronella candle, the mosquitos stayed away for the second evening. The enhancements we need to make will be to attach the screen to the dome and cut the screen to accomodate the axle. Velcro will be part of the solution.
Above comments aside, the R-dome is the best thing to have on the Rpod. If you feel that the confines of the trailer are a little cozy, the extra room provided by the Rdome is terrific. We had rain off & on during the weekend and it didn't leak. The extra space was where we had our meals when it was too buggy outside. Overall, I'm glad we got it.
Craig
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Chieko
Newbie Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Status: Offline Points: 11 |
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Hello Creg,
Thank you for your detailed information about the dome. The one we are thinking about it is 175 with dome.
Chieko
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yizit
Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wis. Dells, WI Status: Offline Points: 984 |
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We opted for an EZ Up rather then the R-dome. It just seemed like a lot of work for a night or two. The EZ Up goes up in seconds and you can get a screen to go around it to keep the bugs out. Just another option for you.
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rn08251
Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 16 |
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thanks for the info. It will be help full when we pick up our camper in 2 weeks. Our dealer give us a free weekend at a local campground and have on site reps to help will 1st time set up.
We are not new campers. Have been using pop up for many years when kids where young. Now empty nesters and looking for less work and more fun. Anyone out there in New Jersey, PA, DE, MD give us a shout. Lets get together!. THom & Kathy |
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