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    Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 6:52am
We now have that down to a 5 minute chore. My wife gets on a tall ladder on the non-door side of the POD and I am on the door side. She gets the cover over the antenna and the A/C unit and directs me to feed the cover over the POD. When it is fed over the back end we adjust the side to side fit. The cover is invaluable. Also, before covering I put saran wrap secured with masking tape over the outside vents to prevent insect entry.
When done we crack open the bathroom vent and get a small de-humidifier going. No condensation, no vapor build-up, no problems.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Feb 2012 at 9:50am
We love our 177, and being full sized people wanted the extra room the slide gives us.  If you liked your 171 you will really like the 177.  No cover or risers here, but may get the cover this year.

We are a bit south of you in Mayville, WI in Dodge County.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Feb 2012 at 7:58am
We purchased out 17 in June 2010 and have used it extensively.  We like the extra butt space in the center of the unit.  We have had NO problems or concerns with the unit with about 10,000 miles.  Our unit came from the dealer with axle risers and I certainly glad it did. I have had no drags anywhere we have taken it. You will be glad you put them on.
Best wishes with your new 177. I am sure you will like the unit. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Feb 2012 at 12:18am
I am trading in a 2011 172 for a 2012 r pod 177.  My cover came from Forest River, $400 ouch, and fit great.  I never thought about the mold issues.  We live in Mountain, Wi where normally the weather is cold.  Not this year.  I also ordered axle risers.  Any comments on those or the 177 in general?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 5:14pm
I purchased my cover for the 177 from Northern tool and I am very satisfied with the ease on covering and the material construction.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 1:10pm
Thank you Terry for posting that!  Our dealer was trying to sell us a cover for a horse trailer for over $200!!  They said there isn't anything made specifically for an r-pod. 

The clearance link doesn't show anything, but I searched "rv cover" and it comes up.

Thanks again!!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Jan 2012 at 6:26pm
Hallo,my question is ,where can i buy the pod cover ,I have a new 177 ,live in Florida and would like to cover the pod on my long overseas trips,Thank you very much m
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Nov 2011 at 4:36pm
We Floridians need a cover, in some ways, more than most people.  The suns rays hit more directly down here than in most parts of the country.  As long as you open a window some and open the vent in the bathroom ceiling you will be fine.  Just don't cover it and close it up tight.

Terry

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Nov 2011 at 12:48pm
I am a newbie and in anticipation of needing a cover for my new Pod, purchased the Northern Tool cover. Now I find out that since I live in Florida with heat & humidity levels, I should not use the cover. If anyone has the need for this "still in the box" cover, it is for sale at one half price.
Contact me at 352.728.5616.
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