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Bill-GA
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Topic: Cover for R-Pod 177- Recommendations? Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 5:12pm |
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.
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Bill & Bev
13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa'
2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out)
2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV
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danthoman
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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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Linda and Dan
Calley the golden retriever
R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl
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dsmiths
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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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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
lift kit
prodigy wireless brake controller
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novapods
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Location: Nova Scotia
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 9:00pm |
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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Novapods
2013 rpod 178
2010 Toyota Sienna
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Rabbit
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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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Rabbit
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 7:25pm |
The cover from Forest River is made of canvas and very sturdy. The door zippers work very well and the cover fits over everything like a glove.
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HavaPod
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 5:10pm |
ReddOrion - Thanks for the great pictures. It does look like a great fit for the 177 HRE. We're going to check into this option right away. Thanks also to everyone else who shared options.
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Steve and Peggy Thorndill
HavaPod
2013 R-Pod 177
Tacoma, WA
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ReddOrion
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Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 3:42pm |
For our 2013 model 177HRE, we picked up the Northern Tool cover (the larger one) and we're pretty happy. It has a door flap that rolls up and gets out of the way. Throw in a 3 year warranty and I don't know how much better it can get. It was right around $150 or so.
Here's a link to the actual cover: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466693_200466693?cm_mmc=Housefile-_-RECEIVED-_-707-_-CONF
Below are some pictures of it. I'm posting them because there was some question on a different thread as to how it would fit with AC and tv antenna. We have both, though the antenna will never get used. The AC is actually a Coleman that was installed aftermarket and is pretty tall. The fit over everything is great. All body panels are covered. Now I just need to find some wheel covers and we're set!
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Jason & Kim
2013 RP-177 HRE
2005 Tahoe LT
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HavaPod
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Posted: 01 Jan 2013 at 1:03pm |
Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. Your leads are great and it should save us some time in researching and making a decision. We'll let everyone know sometime in the future what we get and how it fit!
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Steve and Peggy Thorndill
HavaPod
2013 R-Pod 177
Tacoma, WA
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Pod People
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Location: Chapel Hill,NC
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Posted: 01 Jan 2013 at 10:08am |
We have a 173 and the cover from Northern Tool fits like a glove. It has a zippered door, 2 straps(1 each at front and rear) to hold it down and elastic at the corners. I think it was about $200. We like it and would recommend it
Vann Evans
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