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Topic: New r-pod owner looking for a cover
Posted By: dababe
Subject: New r-pod owner looking for a cover
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 11:42am
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Hi, I just purchased a 2011 rp172 and am looking for a cover. Is anyone looking to sell one or can you give me an idea where to find one? Thanx, dababe
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 11:58am
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welcome to the pod.. read here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&title=rpod-covers ------------- |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 7:30pm
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dababe, I jumped the gun and got one from Forest River, I also have a 2011 RP-172, fits perfect, but I think the site furpod is trying to get you to has a nice cover for about 1/3 the cost, I think I paid $450. its nice and really heavy made, has a zip out door opening so you can go in and mess around in the winter months, I think the one from camping world also has a zip open door, good luck on your search, these great people on this site are very well informed and give great advice. Happy Poddin, Dane and Donna ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: dababe
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 7:38pm
Thanx for your help guys ! 
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Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 7:49pm
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Shop us on your mobile phone Posted By: Rabbit
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 10:24pm
| I bought one from FR and paid $400. Fits perfect. Made in Indiana. The Northern Tool are cheaper and made in China from what I have found. |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 8:11am
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I bought one of the Northern Tool covers. It's not very heavy - I actually put a tiny tear in it while I was installing it last fall. I'll fix that and reinforce it if and where needed next spring. I've been in the pod a couple times since I covered it so I've had a chance to look it over, and it seems to be holding up OK. If I get 3 or 4 years out of it I'll be happy. I have not seen one of the Forest River covers. It would be interesting to see them side by side. Maybe at one of the upcoming rallies we could do this and take some pix to share. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 9:54am
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Paid $124 for one from the Northern. We have a 177 and live in Wyoming. Biggest concern up front was how "wind worthy" it would be - - if you know anything about Wyoming you know why. Long story short. Our 177 has been under-cover since the end of last October, when we towed it home from the dealer in Colorado. There's been a little shifting but the cover has held strong. I took short pieces of those styrofoam noodles and put them on all 4 corners since the cover can/does rub against the rather sharp corners of the trailer.
For the price paid it is a great cover and I could buy 2 more before I would catch up with the list price from Forest River. MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: rudyunknown
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 9:36am
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i agree with footslogger, the northern is what i got for my rpod 171, it fit like a glove, and to top it off they do have fastners that go under the rpod to make sure the cover dosent fly off...
i think its a great idea to have the styrofoam noodles at all the places where it might rub against....
as for covers in all, i bought a heavy duty grill cover for my outdoor grill, and it was factory and real good, but with three seasons of sun, rain and snow is enough to damage anything.....i would think if this cover lasted 2 years and every year after that would be as if i am running on profit ------------- 2011 Rpod 171 Tundra Rudy Reshmi n big Omkar n lil Arjun |
Posted By: dababe
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 9:59am
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Thank you all so much ! I ordered the one from Northern and look forward to it arriving. On another note, On average, how long can I expect a 20lb tank of propane to last when using the furnace thru much of the night ? Also, what do you prefer via experience when running the fidge....propane or the battery? I am just trying to figure out how much usage I can get and the most efficient way. I bought an extra battery and am wondering if I really need an extra propane tank. Thanks.
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Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 10:06am
=============================== I think you'll be surprised how long a tank of propane will last, even if using the furnace. The Pods are fairly well insulated so once it warms up inside the termostat won't call for additional heat all that often. To avoid loss of heat you might consider reversing the fan direction so that the rising heat will be recirculated inside the Pod - - even better ...run a small 12Volt or 110 (if you're on shore power) fan inside to keep the air well mixed and circulated. I have no experience using propane to power the fridge ...so unfortunately I can't comment on that. If you have an extra battery and monitor power/propane levels I'd say you're going to be fine. Guess my only question is ...how long of a camping trip are you talking about ?? MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: dababe
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 10:10am
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Thanks. I will usually be camping for 4 or 5 nights. I didn't realize I can monitor the propane and battery levels...how can I do that in the 172 ? So I assume you use the battery for the fridge when not on shore power. How long do you find it lasts?
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Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 10:16am
===================================== Well ...battery level can be monitored from inside the Pod, but you'll need to mount a gauge on the propane tank itself to monitor gas levels. Yes, when we dry camp we run the fridge off of battery. With a single Group 29 battery we have gotten 4 full days of camping in before we needed to re-charge. Now, keep in mind that we have replaced all incandescant bulbs with LED's and we don't spend a lot of time inside the Pod during the day ...so power consumption is kept to a practical minimum. If you don't open/close the fridge too often it will stay cold, once it gets cold. Another thing we do is take a cooler and place dry ice at the bottom, then a towel and then a layer of regular ice. Works like a fridge for 3-4 days (or more) and keeps you out of the fridge so often. MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 11:33am
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You dont want to run the fridge from the battery except when towing - and then only if you know you have a good charge line from your vehicle. The fridge will kill a battery in a few hours otherwise. When dry camping use propane mode. A tank can run a fridge for a month.
As for the level of the tank, try the hot water method. Pour a cup of hot water slowly down the side. Wait 10 seconds then run your fingers down the side. feel for a change in temperature from warm to cool, that point is the level of the liquid fuel. Note that when full it will only be 80% full. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Bill Ky
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2012 at 10:57pm
I ordered the Classic Accessories #80-115-151001-00 cover from Amazon.com today for $143.48
& free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LF15MM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LF15MM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 - |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 9:09pm
I have the Classic Accessories cover, too. Paid about the same, maybe a little more, but not much. Fortunately, it is still in the box, so I cannot comment, yet, on its durability. I say fortunately, because the pod has been averaging "in use" 3 out of the past 4 weekends, and it is planned for 2 out of the next 3! Then..... Maybe, I'll get to try it out... But, I hope not!  ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: Rabbit
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 9:24pm
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I bought a Forest River cover. The cover is canvas and made by an awning shop in Indiana. Very tough. You need to take care with a poly cover and watch out for tear areas. |
Posted By: DennyMo
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2012 at 4:53pm
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I am looking for a cover for my R177. Classic says there's is only for 15'1" (outside length) R177 is 15-6" Is the cover from Northern large enough for a R177? I looked at their website and it did not say it would fit that size. I'm just 40 miles south of the Wyoming border and understand the need. |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2012 at 7:14pm
I ran the fridge on gas and used the furnace intermittently in the late summer and I got 10 days out of a 20 lb tank. I don't like using the battery for the fridge. It does not keep it very cool and drains the battery really fast. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: dababe
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2012 at 7:31am
| Despite the dimensions listed and what their cust svc told me, i ordered it based on some reviews by other rpod owners.( as i recall, there was a 30 day full refund policy that helped me decide to.chance it ) i have an r172 listed at 19' 4" long and it fits perfectly ! |
Posted By: DennyMo
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2012 at 3:49pm
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But does the Northern and Classic fit a R177? They state it is 190" and my 2011 R177 measures 186" But I'm reluctant to buy it without knowing for sure. Does anyone in Podville know??? 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2012 at 4:30pm
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Since the cover is longer than your pod, I would go for it. Four extra inches won't be a big deal.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: burge16
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2012 at 4:00pm
| Northern Tool won't ship to Canada, I was just talking to them :( |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2012 at 5:39pm
You can get these on Amazon.com as well. Just search RPOD Cover. I think that will ship to canada ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: Bill Ky
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2012 at 2:20pm
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