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Topic: Best R-Pod cover?

Posted By: Mr. Scott
Subject: Best R-Pod cover?
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2020 at 11:27am

Hey, Podsters:

I had a cover for our 178 for about two years or so, and then the sun turned it to junk. It just kept ripping and coming apart as I would pull it on or off. We get high sun and high temps here in the high desert. 90--100 deg. F. all summer. Is there one brand or another that holds up to heat and UV better than the others.

This is the unit I did use:

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-OverDrive-PolyPro-Teardrop/dp/B00GZLR6XC/ref=asc_df_B00GZLR6XC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167145078899&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2748072220757878704&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031764&hvtargid=pla-276008216545&th=1 - http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-OverDrive-PolyPro-Teardrop/dp/B00GZLR6XC/ref=asc_df_B00GZLR6XC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167145078899&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2748072220757878704&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031764&hvtargid=pla-276008216545&th=1

Am I just out of luck and have to buy one every few years?

Thanks.

Scott

Replies:

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2020 at 4:20pm

I answered this on another forum. Classic is the best source, but I have had two in 5 years here in middle TN. They don't last forever.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2020 at 4:33pm

Classic now offers a cover with a lifetime warranty. Its not much more than their basic one, especially if you manage to hit a sale. It's made from a lighter material and really nice.

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Julie

Posted By: Toyanvil
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2020 at 7:12pm

I bought this one and it only lasted 6 months in the Bakersfield sun. Waiting to see what they say about the lifetime warranty, I ask about what cover would hold up better. My Polypro lasted 18 months.

Posted By: Mr. Scott
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2020 at 1:56pm

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I'll go for the "lifetime" warranty with the understanding it will last a couple of years--LOL.

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2020 at 3:15pm

FYI the "lifetime warranty" cover is not their most expensive. They have three and it is the mid-grade.

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Julie

Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2020 at 11:26am

I called Classic and asked which cover offered the most UV protection for my 180. they said the PermaPRO. I found the best price through Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Classic-Accessories-Over-Drive-PermaPRO-Deluxe-Water-Repellent-R-Pod-Cover-Fits-up-to-17-7-long/49930949

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John
'16 R-Pod 180

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2020 at 12:23pm

That's the one I bought to replace my basic grade one that deteriorated. (It lasted 3 years in Florida sun). I'm happy with the new one. I caught a sale at CA and think I only paid $150.

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Julie