Cover

We bought the Classic Accessories OverDrive PermaPRO Deluxe R-Pod Cover (80-257-171001-00) from Amazon for $199.60.  There is also a PolyPRO model for $42.00 less, but we thought this ripstop model might last longer.  It fits our 2017 RP-179 perfectly.  We put the cover on in November and, so far, it has survived a very cold and snowy December and January.  We used a foam swim noodle cut with slits and wrapped pieces around the television antenna and placed pieces on the slide-out drain extensions to protect the cover at these wear points.  We used short bungee cords to hold the noodle pieces on the antenna.  I should be able to give you a better idea about wear in the spring.  The cover for the RP-178 should fit, as well, but the door opening will be in the wrong place for the 179.  You can check out all the specs and get reviews on the Amazon site.  

+1

Jbeck and Layne,
We purchased the CA permapro deluxe cover for our early 2017 HR 179.  It fits perfectly with the AC unit and antenna on top of our pod.  The door lines up and has some straps to roll the door section up over the door to get in and out if needed.  It however does not cover the entire tire.  I'd say it covers the top 1/3 of the wheel.  Living up in the mountains of Idaho (5,400) I know what your saying.  I believe we're lower than your location (7,000+/-?), so I'd recommend some tire covers.  Luckily right now I have plenty of snow covering the tires and the wheels/pod doesn't really get any direct sunlight this time of year. 

I can also comment that we have had record snow in Idaho this winter.  On several occasions I've cleared 10-16 inches of snow off of the top of our pod.  At first I used a long handled snow brush.  After last weeks dump of close to 2 feet, I moved up to a silicone snow pusher from Home Depot.  The cover has held up very well.  It clears off snow easily.   I'd recommend slightly tilting the trailer back to let and melting snow to run off the back of the pod.  I've had some ice dams on the rooftop edge in the middle of the rear spoiler where the water gets trapped against the tall lip.  I should say, on the outside of the cover.  Been watching the inside very closely with no issues to report.  Reminds me of StephenH's mod where he removed the spoiler and re-caulked the holes.  Think happy thoughts... 

I don't know what the rating is on the pod roof, but one more decent snow dump and I'll be shoveling my house roof built to a code of 100lbs per sq ft.
Hope this helps.
Thanks  

I agree with Wood River Pod.  The cover fits the pod with AC and antenna...no problem.  My cover comes just to the top of the center hub on the wheel.  I plan to get tire covers in the spring.  We live near Spokane, WA, and have plenty of snow here, too.  We are at about 2,650' elevation here.  I have not removed snow from the roof, but didn't think about the possibility of a dam at the rear spoiler.  I may have to rethink my position on that. 

Thanks all for the info,  I ended up buying the perma pro deluxe from Amazon that should be here today. And will be picking up the pod this Saturday.