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    Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 6:36am
Odeur de cut bait..............might sell!!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 11:00pm
So you're saying covering might induce odors?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 9:08pm
Originally posted by Leo B

We have had a Pod for over 6 years and do not cover it, I will brush the snow off on a regular basis.
Havent had any problems with the roof, calking or seals.

If you covered it, it would smell like cut bait all the time. Not that that is such a bad thing...just saying.

I do cover mine in winter just cuz it sits under a bunch of pine trees.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 7:24pm
no cover 24/7 in st louis.  hogone
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 2:19pm
We have a 179 and I like to keep it covered winter and summer. I have know problems getting the snow off in the winter months and I just keep the windows open during the summer with the cover on. It works for me. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 11:35am
We like to use a cover, in our area the sun can be brutal! Of course if it ever rains in California again i think the cover will be a good idea.  It should also keep the graphics from fading.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 11:25am
Agreed. I've got the pod tucked on the north side of my house, but I still worry about the plastics on top like to AC unit. I know you can get AC covers. Maybe I'll just cover that.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Jul 2015 at 8:02pm
We have had a Pod for over 6 years and do not cover it, I will brush the snow off on a regular basis.
Havent had any problems with the roof, calking or seals.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Jul 2015 at 7:22pm
I live in a moderately snowy area and am wondering if I should cover the pod for the winter. Is there a general consensus on covering? Any specific brand? I had a pop up trailer that I bought a cover for and it literally disintegrated after just a few seasons. Waste of money that I don't want to repeat. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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