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furpod
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 966 |
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FR didn't design the "dome" it is from the pop up world, and much loved there.. It also, isn't hard, to put up. Here is a video link, all by myself, less then 10 minutes, no rush or fuss.
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Oliver
Senior Member Joined: 23 Mar 2018 Status: Offline Points: 321 |
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Evidently it's not so much loved here. You should have had your camera showing what you were doing inside. Who want's to go through that every time you stop, and then you have to disassemble it, pack it up, and store it. No thanks. If somebody makes a simple quick awning for the thing, they're gonna have something.
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furpod
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In general, we never put it up for overnights.. We do our best to be "out" 7 or more days whenever possible. All I did on the inside is put up the rafters. Those 3 long poles. My wife wasn't shooting a tutorial, just wanted to document how long it took to put up. I don't know where "here" is, but over the years, a couple polls have been run on the forums and FB group, and the dome is much loved, usually a 90% preference rate or so. But as you state, it isn't for everybody, or every situation. (few things are) That said, I suggest you look at PahaQua's website, and check out their offerings. It sounds like the "visor" might be what fits your uses better. Most, who want a flat, squarish awning make it themselves. You need to either enclose some rope in a fold, or source 14mm keder tape, and then add corner grommets and poles/tie outs to the other side of the sheet of your choice. A home grown awning can be as simple or complex as you want, and done for anywhere from about $30 to $300..
EDIT: since you hate yours, may I suggest you join the FB group, and list it for sale there? People are always looking for one over there. |
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Oliver
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Thanks furpod. I'm planning to do some traveling and I won't be staying in one place long enough to use it. But I will hang onto it for possible future use.Thanks for the video, it should be easier for me now. I can see how families might enjoy it, it's just me. By the way, it looks like Outbound posted a homemade awning, but I'm having trouble clicking on it...
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mcarter
Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2017 Location: Greenbrier, TN Status: Offline Points: 239 |
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I'm one of the 10% that didn't care for the RDome, went with the PahaQue visor, which I have also seldom use. Into simple and din't need the added space. I agree with with Furpod those that deploy them love them, just not my cup of tea.
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Mike Carter
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