Rpod cover
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Topic: Rpod cover
Posted By: Snowbound
Subject: Rpod cover
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 12:00pm
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Here is a picture of the GastroPod in 'her' winter coat just waiting for
spring. The door cover zips up on both sides of the door for easy access and
there is a velco strip to hold the rolled up flap. The one problem I have found
is that the snow drops off the roof and down your neck when trying to get into
the pod during the winter  - but it's a dry cold in Alberta.  ------------- Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 12:30pm
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Took mine off yesterday, possible record setter for today in Southern Indiana 83 degrees F. Pulled the Pod to work this morning and Put the lift kit on, Its so much easier with professional quality floor jacks, big air compressors and employees that are professional mechanics, took about 20 minutes, I like the looks of her setting up. It really has not hurt the height of the step, I think its better than before the lift kit was on. Now dewinterize and hit the road. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 1:14pm
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I felt the step was a little low pre-lift kit, compared to going from the step into the pod. Now its an even step up from ground-step-pod. ------------- 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: Snowbound
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 8:03pm
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We have the risers and you can see in the picture above that the step even when folded in is not really high. ------------- Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
Posted By: rid415
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 8:53am
| where did you get the cover if i my ask |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 9:17am
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It looks like a cover from Forest River, they fit like a glove. When we ordered our trailer it was one of the options that we included. You could call Forest River or check with your dealer to order one. The other option is to go to Northern Tool and order one from them. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Swift-Pod
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 12:17pm
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Took my cover off last weekend. Bought it from N. Tool. Once little incident while I was pulling it off from the front it snagged on the R-Dome track and tore a silver dollar sized hole in it. Didn't pull it very hard so the material is pretty fragile. Not a big deal. Axle risers don't seem to hurt the step height. Except for my short legged wife no one seems to notice and it really does look better. ------------- Duanne & Ann 2011 177 R-Pod 2007 Toyota Tacoma |
Posted By: Snowbound
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 1:31pm
Yes, the cover is from Forest River. You can see there is plenty of room for the a/c and the fabic is water repellant and fairly tough. We had a choice between this colour and camoflage green/black. To my way of thinking this stands out less than the camo. I am pleased we bought it as our cargo trailer just has a blue tarp on it which flaps around and is a nuisance when we want inside for something. B ------------- Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
Posted By: Damour
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 9:29pm
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I bought something similar on eBay We passed the winter in Québec and it did very well. Everything is alright on our R-Pod ------------- rp 171 , from Québec with not a good english writing lol |
Posted By: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 11:17am
I'm very thankful for our BRB cover, which keeps the Pod warm and dry all winter, and is easy to access all doors. Oh, yeah, BRB stands for "Big Red Barn" 
------------- 2011 R-Pod 182G Hood River Edition "Ribbitt" Pod (now sold) 2000 Ford F150 5.4L V8 TV |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2012 at 11:37pm
I just picked up a cover for my 176T from Meijer.com .... It's the Classic Accessories version that Northern Tool, Camping World, etc. all sell. Got a good price , I think, at $138.99 and free shipping.
#"> ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2012 at 11:23am
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For that price I really should get one. Under our trees our pod gets so dirty so fast. A week or two after washing it you wouldn't know it. ------------- 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: Brigs
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 2:23pm
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snow bound, did you buy your cover online or did you get it from a dealer here in town? and how much was it?
keith ------------- 2012 Ford F150 FX4 2011 Rpod RP176T |
Posted By: tturbo
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 12:05am
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Love the cover. So other than dust, since I empty my trailer for off site storage, what does it protect the trailer against? And does it take long to put on? ------------- Tess&Brad | 173-T | 07 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 7:30am
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Sap, bird droppings, damage from falling acorns, etc. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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