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Topic: r-dome
Posted By: r-pod nv
Subject: r-dome
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2009 at 2:19pm
Can anyone tell me the approximate size of the r-dome awning?  What sort of area does it cover when set up?   Has anyone had the opportunity to set one up and if so is it user friendly?   I view the awning as a must have item.



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Posted By: RpodMan
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2009 at 6:47am
The r-dome awning comes in two different sizes.  The approximate size on the 151-152 (16' floorpans) is 9' wide and 10' long.  On the 171-175 (18' floorplans) the r-dome is a foot longer, with a total of 9' wide and 11' long.  I would recommend the r-dome awning to anyone who might find it helpful doubling the available living space.  The r-dome is extremely easy to set up, and is built specifically for use on the r-pod.  Hope this helps.  Thanks.


Posted By: capringl
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2009 at 10:10pm
I've only set mine up once and it went pretty smoothly. I would recommend it because it gives you so much extra space.

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Craig
R-Pod 172
2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon


Posted By: admin
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2009 at 4:01am
Here are some of the better photos I found online of it.
 
 


Posted By: capringl
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2009 at 9:37pm

I really like the r-dome...we took our rpod out this last weekend and it worked great. I did find a flaw with the r-dome...well not really the r-dome but the skirt that goes along the bottom of the camper. The camper axle is in the way...this can be fixed by cutting a slit in the screen. Also if you put the skirt on it blocks the steps going into the camper. We ended up just leaving it off. Minor flaw but it would be nice to see this issue addressed with newer models.



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Craig
R-Pod 172
2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon


Posted By: Linda Faust
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 3:44pm

Hi Craig

We picked up our R-pod and the dome was attached for us.  He put the slit for the axel and a slit for the stair.  I am contantly attacked by mesquitos so I need the apron Wink.  Linda



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RPod 171 Rav 4
Happy Camping, Ted, Linda & our labradorable Gracie


Posted By: rn08251
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2009 at 9:04pm
Does it come with a Floor? WIll be picking up mine in 173 in a few weeks.
 
Thom & Kathy


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Thom & KathY


Posted By: campyman1977
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2009 at 4:03pm
We picked up our 171 on Saturday and the dealer had the dome tent set up for us.  They made us take it down in order to 'teach' us the ropes.  Was fairly easy, yet did require two sets of hands.   Also the dealer recommended that you purchase silicone spray to 'lube' the tent through the receiving brackets on the body of the RPOD. We have not done this yet so cannot attest to the value of the advice.  Still, the tent was awesome.  It can be completely closed in to provide rain/privacy cover or, as pictured, completely open for air. We are taking our maiden voyage this weekend to Door County Wisconsin....can't wait. 

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Get out there.


Posted By: rn08251
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2009 at 4:39am
Thank for the info. Looking forward to seeing the Pics
Thom&Kathy


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Thom & KathY


Posted By: SOMD 173
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2009 at 9:35am
Hi All,
 
I have a question about the R-dome dimensions.  We just installed our on our model 173 and the fit is not so great around the windows.  We remember the person at the dealer that was installing the grommet studs had a problem with the template.  It seemed strange that it had him installing the grommet studs where the windows are.
 
The good new is that the R-dome went up in about 10 minutes with my wife & I doing it unassisted for the first time.  The bad news is that we pulled out one grommet stud that was causing us to pull the material too tightly to attach the grommet to the side of the Rpod.  It was about 1/4" too far for optimal attachment of the dome.
 
The more we loooked, the more the R-dome didn't look right.  Upon measuring the dome's floor dimensions, the tale of the tape is this:  Measuring from the door of the Rpod to the entrance of the R-dome was close to 9 feet with the extension rods taught.  The other floor dimension, running the length of the Rpod was 10 feet.  From an earlier post, this sounds like we may have the R-dome that is meant to go with for the 151/152 series.  For what it's worth, our dome is blue.  I don't know if the two sizes come in different colors.
 
We searched the Forest River web page, but there is no mention of dimensions, or if there is a different R-dome for the 150 and the 170 series Rpods.
 
Could someone please tell me what the dimensions are for their 170 series R-dome?  I'd like to have some information before I talk to the dealer.
 
Thanks for your assistance
Craig


Posted By: Chieko
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2009 at 2:22pm
Is it hard to put it out? I am thinking to get one . Does anyone know about it?Ermm


Posted By: SOMD 173
Date Posted: 03 May 2009 at 12:36pm
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


Posted By: Chieko
Date Posted: 03 May 2009 at 2:43pm
Hello Creg,
Thank you for your detailed information about the dome. The one we are thinking about it is 175 with dome.
Chieko


Posted By: yizit
Date Posted: 05 May 2009 at 5:09pm
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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Former owner of 2009 Rpod 172
Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa
Roada our 2004 Roadtrek 190P Conversion Van


Posted By: rn08251
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 6:38am
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 Clap



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Thom & KathY



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