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    Posted: 21 Jan 2017 at 10:24am
Congratulations, Jet! Enjoy your new POD!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Jan 2017 at 8:47am
well, my dealer doesnt think a cover is needed. they leave them uncovered on the lot all winter. of course the trailer isnt their personal property, and will be sold to someone else. I decided to go with no cover also, hopefully it isnt something ill regret. I dont cover my car in the winter.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jan 2017 at 4:45am
Very exciting. Congrats!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 11:35pm
Thanks everyone for the responses. We picked up our new 178 and got home with all going excellent. We can't wait to hit the road!

See you out there!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 3:39pm
Congratulations on the new 178 we just bought a 2014 in November and can't wait to get out and enjoy it. Have fun and safe travels.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 2:12pm
I would avoid the cheap tarp route as the winter winds will cause the tarp to move back and forth across the finish giving you a dull finish or worse yet, decals semi rubbed out as a result.   Better to spend a few extra $$ and getting a cover that will be tight and firm, avoiding any movement (or lessening it) resulting in damage to the finish.  I wish the 178 was available when I purchased my 177 back in January 2011.  Great floor plan and more room than I have inside.  Enjoy and be safe bringing your 178 "home."
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 1:31pm
WELCOME Jet - we love our 2015 178. Ours is outside right now to, little milder in north central TN. I have cover - but have been busy modding.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 10:58am
We live in Kansas where the weather is also miserable and unpredictable in the winter.  We bought a cover on Amazon for less than $200 which I have been pleased with, along with wheel covers at Walmart for cheap.  They seem pretty tough.  Also winterize the Pod every year. We tow with a Honda Pilot fine in Kansas, however, probably won't be taking it to any mountains with a tow rating of $4500#.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 10:51am
Originally posted by hogone

whats a stinger? hogone


I think he's referring to the hitch bar, which I guess kinda looks like a bee's stinger sticking out the back.

We tow our 179 with a 2012 Highlander V6 FWD. I would *highly* recommend a WDH. We use a Fastway E2 600/6000 to kill two birds with one stone (WDH and anti-sway) and the Pod tows quite nicely. We towed our Pod away from the dealer without one and the back end of the HL sat awfully low.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 9:45am
whats a stinger? hogone
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