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    Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 7:26pm
The cover from my previous post is from Forrest River.  Made from canvas.
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I like the look of the Northern Tool one, but I need it for a 178. Trying to find out the exact length
of the pod without its hitch. The rep from FR. has been most helpful with other questions, so I emailed her again.
Thanks to everyone for this info!

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Posts: 866 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 11:01pm
I got the factory Forest River. It is a tan color and the material is very heavy. this is second winter under cover. I think it was about $400.00 so far so good.
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Posts: 183 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 3:22pm
We bought ours from amazon.  I think it's the same as Northern tool but with 'amazon prime' we have two day free shipping.  It fits like a glove and is fairly nice looking.  Wasn't a problem to put on either.
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Question: If using a cover, is it OK to leave the windows open to increase INSIDE RPOD ventilation ?  It seems reasonable but has anyone done this?  I just decided to buy a cover and I'm using a fixed louvered window vent  that I leave open in storage.  Works OK but other windows open would ventilate inside better.Smile
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I have a 172 and bought my cover from Northern Tool. It is perfect ! sized right, fits right and priced right.  I leave both windows cracked open about 2 inches and raise the roof vent up about 3 inches.
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I don't leave the windows open on mine with the cover on, but I do have a Dri-Z-Aire in it that helps absorb excess moisture that may build up.
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I don't leave the windows open either.  I do use the dri-z-aire to help with the moisture.  I'm surprised at the amount of water it collects. About a cup in the last month.  I probably would keep the windows open if I kept the pod in a garage.
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I bought the NT cover for my 2012 iPod .i live and camp by myself am 73 y ,When I put the cover up for the first time I had a hell of a time to slide it over the vehicle ,it took me an hour and 15 little holes from sharp edges I did not know they were there.has any body an easier way to put that thing on,I know 4 hands would make it easier,or I have to design some kind of a gizmo to help.NT cover fits very tight and is of very light material not canvas.Thanks Manrocker
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My wife helped me put it on so I don't have any 'two hand' experiences.  I did see a youtube video where a guy hooked the cover down at the front of the pod and used a long pole to move/roll it to the back.  Seemed to work well.
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