R-POD Cover
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Topic: R-POD Cover
Posted By: Cessmech
Subject: R-POD Cover
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2019 at 7:25am
| We have just brought home a new R-POD 196 and are looking for a good breathable cover. We would appreciate any feedback. Thanks |
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Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2019 at 10:53am
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Classic Accessories. ------------- 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: crankster78
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2019 at 5:34pm
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Greetings: Amazon is the place with the lowest price and good shipping, most likely. It's where I bought mine for my R-179. Crankster78 ------------- Crankster 78 R-179 2015 |
Posted By: seafans
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2019 at 6:40pm
| Classic Accessories, I had two poly-pro covers that lasted about 6 months each. The fabric on top came apart. I traded for their PermaPRO fabric with very good luck. It slides on and off smoother. |
Posted By: Cessmech
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2019 at 6:12am
| Thanks for the intel. We appreciate all the advice we can get. Pop up and tent camped for years. First time owning a travel trailer. |
Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2019 at 9:55am
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We have a 195 and Classic Accessories says they do not have a cover specifically for this model. So you may need to call them and ask what other cover will fit. I am thinking that the 195 and 196 are similar to a Lantz or Minnie Winnie and that cover may fit. If you find out what will fit, please post on this forum so everyone will know. Thanks. ------------- Enjoy Life!! |
Posted By: Cmac55
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 8:03pm
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Our cover from Classic Accessories only lasted 10 months ------------- 2 Peas In A Pod |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 8:15pm
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classic accessories sells multiple levels of covers. Our first pod(173) had the less expensive cover and it lasted 3 winters(we cover it only in winter) Our latest pod(179) has the higher level cover and I think it will last at least 5-6 winters. I haven't looked at their website lately, so I don't know the actual name or model or current prices. but I would suggest getting the best one you can afford. Vann Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 12:07am
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We bought a Classic Accessories cover from eTrailer online for our 2018 180. They matched Amazon's price. Our 1st one only lasted four months and got shredded from the wind storms last year here in CA. It was replaced under warranty. The replacement seems to be doing OK but I'm really careful with it. Becareful taking it on and off. It's EASY to rip the cotton on the top. It gets brittle because of being in the sun. An 8-ft step ladder helps a lot to take the cover on and off. Get a sturdy one!! It's money well spent and cheaper than a broken leg. ;) The cover really does help to keep the rPod clean and free of sun damage. ONT-
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Posted By: seafans
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 10:27am
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Next time the white fabric comes apart trade the one you have for a higher quality PermaPRO cover. They will do the trade under warranty. |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 11:21am
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I never use a cover, Haven't had an issue. I been told by some you MUST use one, and others say it's not needed. I don't know who's right, but my first pod, a 172 was uncovered for the first three winters i had it. Never had any problem. Just dust the snow off after a storm. My 2 cents ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 11:24am
I wanted to but Etrailer wouldn't agree to it. I even offered to pay extra for the higher priced model, but they said they had to replace it with the exact same one.
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Posted By: seafans
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 7:29pm
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Hi again OldNeumanntapr: Etrailer does not do the warranty. I tried that myself. Contact
Classic Accessories in Kent Washington the manufacture and they will except the warranty. They will want a couple of pictures and a copy of the receipt from etrailer. I have purchased several items through etrailer and found they are a hit & miss. Seems like more miss sometimes. Classic Accessories were very nice to do business with. I had a new cover within two to three days. Steve & Sandy see you @ the R-pod rally in August!
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Posted By: crankster78
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 5:50pm
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Greetings: My cover just went on for the start of the 5th season. It's done well. We get lots of snow and ice in MN and it preserves the finish and decals. I put blocks under the tires and cover them too. Crankster78 ------------- Crankster 78 R-179 2015 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 6:07pm
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Mjlrod,
Like you I have gone coverless for 4 years, no issues. When I was using cover the mold was heavy. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019 at 6:32pm
Good to know. Thanks Steve! So did you get your reservations? |
Posted By: flybri23
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2019 at 12:56pm
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Does anyone have an update on a cover for a 196 (or 195)? I have been looking and unable to find one. Thanks
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Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2019 at 7:36pm
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And the Perma Pro Cover comes with a "lifetime warranty." They had a black Friday 40% off sale..you might see if that's still on. ------------- Julie |