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Topic: Rpod cover

Posted By: ZuBrew
Subject: Rpod cover
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 9:17am

I'm trying to find the right cover for our RP189. I found several on-line but I'd like to get something that will hold up well and also protect the Rpod.

How does this one compare?

Classic Accessories OverDrive PolyPRO 3 Deluxe R-Pod ONLY Travel Trailer Cover

https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-R-Pod-ONLY-Travel-Trailer-Body-80-200-161001-00/dp/B00VRM05RS?th=1 - https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-R-Pod-ONLY-Travel-Trailer-Body-80-200-161001-00/dp/B00VRM05RS?th=1

Or are there better ones out there? Thanks,

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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189
2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A

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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 9:57am

We got a big ol' gray and brown plastic tarp from Home Depot that works just fine. It's got plenty of grommets around the edges to tie it down. We put it on the Pod when we left for Colombia in July and when we returned at the end of August, all was just fine despite the 20+mph winds we often get in the afternoon. I put the gray/silver side out to reflect the heat and it's kept the Pod surprisingly cool inside.

And the best part, it was cheap.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 4:25pm

We bought same brand for our 171 years ago, and with the exception of 1 minor tear near the fender (my fault) it has held up fantastically.

Regarding the fenders, use a piece of foam on the edges (pool float ones work great) of the fenders and that will help prevent cutting the fabric.

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P & M ... and Comet too!
2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod
2018 Ram 2500

Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 8:32pm

We're starting to get a lot of ads for covers and are also curious what others recommend.

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Chuck & Lyn
Izzy, Morkie. RIP
Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie
2018 R Pod 190
2019 Traverse

In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck.

Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 9:22am

That's the same one we bought, though I purchased through etrailer and it was $40 more. Amazon has a good price. I didn't even think to check there.

Ours is nice and seems to work well, though I have to buy a decent step ladder to take it on and off. We tried putting it on without one and it was like a scene out of the Three Stooges!

It's easiest to climb on top of the rPod to install the cover.