Pod Cover

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   As to covers for the POD, I suspect that the fitted covers may be too tight around the trailer.  I covered my 177 with a 20x30 blue poly tarp held down with bungee cords.  Allowed for air flow around the topand kep everything dry from the rains and snow.
I also went to the marine store and got some Starbrite NO DAMP which is used in boats to help with humidity.  This worked very well over the winter in eastern NC.  I keep the No Damp in the galey sink whenever I close the POD up.  I also found that Renuzit Aroma helps with the freshness when closed up.  
Good luck.

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turncoat3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Jan 2011 Location: Washngton, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 37	Topic: Pod Cover Posted: 11 May 2011 at 3:27pm
	As to covers for the POD, I suspect that the fitted covers may be too tight around the trailer. I covered my 177 with a 20x30 blue poly tarp held down with bungee cords. Allowed for air flow around the topand kep everything dry from the rains and snow. I also went to the marine store and got some Starbrite NO DAMP which is used in boats to help with humidity. This worked very well over the winter in eastern NC. I keep the No Damp in the galey sink whenever I close the POD up. I also found that Renuzit Aroma helps with the freshness when closed up. Good luck.
	Ben & Lorrie 2013 Surveyor 264

mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 11 May 2011 at 3:53pm
	Have been talked out of the Pod Cover. Just need a boost. After washing, I have wet it down again and sprayed Wax and Dry by Turtle Wax. Was easy and it looks great.. Hope it gives the Pod a little protection. And it also took care of any spots and streaks, just a little rub and they are gone. Now on the back window. First time I had been above the window. I note it looks like sealant is wearing. Need information on HOW TO and WHAT to buy by name if someone has used a working product. I had bought a tub of the agent that dries out closed up things. Did not have to use it, but if we get a spate of wet months, out it comes! Pod is really benefiting from the sunny days, being open and exhaust fan on. Dog is having small snits, thinks we are getting ready to GO. You know how they can be. I am STILL trying to make up my mind about a little fly , made by Beaver Creek. My only sticking point is that I have "heard" that the grooves are not smooth or was it the "nailsheads" stuck out too far? And am I going to need to carry a ladder just to get one on the Pod. Thanks for great information as usual.
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

barbanjoe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 126	Posted: 11 May 2011 at 4:31pm
	We know of what you speak, we are now in arizona, so we have to remember cool damp, even winter! We do get some serious sand and wind with sun damage on our 171. A cover won't stay on so I wash it and wax at least 2 times year.
	BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 11 May 2011 at 9:32pm
	Podsible - off topic, where are you going in MD?
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Goose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 672	Posted: 12 May 2011 at 12:04am
	I had a cover over our POD all winter even though it was in a cave,when we opened it it smelled just like it was brand new right from the dealer. I had to take the cover off to bring it home, it now sits next to the drive in the sun part of the day with the cover back on it. I guess I will find out if mold grows under the cover as it has rained a couple of times. I have the cover tied down and even the 50 MPH wind we just had tonight did not move it. I think that up to this point the cover was well worth the money that we spent. Goose
	Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee

Gerald Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27 May 2010 Location: Bowmanville, On Online Status: Offline Posts: 73	Posted: 12 May 2011 at 1:21pm
	Had our Pod covered over the winter. Took it off this spring and ours also smelled like it was brand new and clean as a whistle. Don't know what it would be like if it was covered in hot, damp humid weather but our concern was protecting it from the winter elements. Well worth buying the cover for the winter in my opinion. 7 more days till the Pods hits the road............................
	2010 R-Pod 177 / 2009 GMC Canyon 4X4 Gerald, Lydia and The Boys (2 Shelties)......Canuck Podders

Podsible Dream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571	Posted: 12 May 2011 at 4:47pm
	We're going to the Jane's Island State Park. We've never been down that far on the Delmarva Peninsula or to see the Wildlife refuges (I won't try to spell them!) Thanks for asking!
	Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8

Podsible Dream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571	Posted: 13 May 2011 at 11:28am
	Off topic here. Marshwatcher, I got an email notice of your welcome post, but it hasn't shown up here online. Anyway, thanks for the warm welcome; we are happy to be podders! I hope we can make some postive contributions to the community as we go forward on our journies.
	Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8