Cover for R-Pod 177- Recommendations?
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Topic: Cover for R-Pod 177- Recommendations?
Posted By: HavaPod
Subject: Cover for R-Pod 177- Recommendations?
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2012 at 9:46pm
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We're thinking of getting a cover for our R-Pod 177. Where we live, we get heavy dumpings of fir needles and branches, as well as lots of winter rain. So we have several questions.
1. Do you have recommendations for a good cover?
2. If yes, are there covers with zippers for the door for easy in and out while the trailer is covered?
3. Are there any serious pitfalls with covers?
4. What's a good price for a cover?
Thanks very much! ------------- Steve and Peggy Thorndill HavaPod 2013 R-Pod 177 Tacoma, WA |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2012 at 3:11pm
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Members have found multiple suppliers, so you should get some good recommendations - just keep in mind this is the slow season for camping forums so it may take a little while. :-) ------------- 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: Goose
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2012 at 11:01pm
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HavaPod we bought the factory cover when we ordered our trailer 3 years ago, and other than the color fading we have not had any issues with it. The cover fits like a glove and has a zippered opening at the door with a sewn in pocket that covers the air conditioner and antenna. I have not had any problems with mildew although the last few years have been really dry for us. I do keep it covered all year to keep the weather and the sun off of it and you can tell it helps. We paid around $400 for it from the dealer and I believe that it was well worth it, other than fading a little it does not show any wear. Others have bought covers from Nothern Tool for less money and have not heard that anyone was unhappy with them. I think it is just personal choice as to where you buy it from. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2012 at 11:20pm
Had to find and resize the pictures of our cover. Goose  ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: Holtz
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2013 at 6:41am
| I found a company that will make you a cover that meets your requirements. CalMark cover company. On the site you can download the measurement sheet and send for quote. I too have R-177 and had no luck finding a stock cover that would fit. The ones online were 15-feet 1-inch and the R-177 2013 is 15-feet 7-inches. I did get a quote of $570.00 that includes shipping from CA. to FL. |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2013 at 10:08am
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We have a 173 and the cover from Northern Tool fits like a glove. It has a zippered door, 2 straps(1 each at front and rear) to hold it down and elastic at the corners. I think it was about $200. We like it and would recommend it Vann Evans |
Posted By: HavaPod
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2013 at 1:03pm
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Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. Your leads are great and it should save us some time in researching and making a decision. We'll let everyone know sometime in the future what we get and how it fit!
------------- Steve and Peggy Thorndill HavaPod 2013 R-Pod 177 Tacoma, WA |
Posted By: ReddOrion
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 3:42pm
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For our 2013 model 177HRE, we picked up the Northern Tool cover (the larger one) and we're pretty happy. It has a door flap that rolls up and gets out of the way. Throw in a 3 year warranty and I don't know how much better it can get. It was right around $150 or so. Here's a link to the actual cover: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466693_200466693?cm_mmc=Housefile-_-RECEIVED-_-707-_-CONF Below are some pictures of it. I'm posting them because there was some question on a different thread as to how it would fit with AC and tv antenna. We have both, though the antenna will never get used. The AC is actually a Coleman that was installed aftermarket and is pretty tall. The fit over everything is great. All body panels are covered. Now I just need to find some wheel covers and we're set!   ------------- Jason & Kim 2013 RP-177 HRE 2005 Tahoe LT |
Posted By: HavaPod
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 5:10pm
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ReddOrion - Thanks for the great pictures. It does look like a great fit for the 177 HRE. We're going to check into this option right away. Thanks also to everyone else who shared options. ------------- Steve and Peggy Thorndill HavaPod 2013 R-Pod 177 Tacoma, WA |
Posted By: Rabbit
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 7:25pm
| The cover from Forest River is made of canvas and very sturdy. The door zippers work very well and the cover fits over everything like a glove. |
Posted By: Rabbit
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 7:26pm
| The cover from my previous post is from Forrest River. Made from canvas. |
Posted By: novapods
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 9:00pm
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I like the look of the Northern Tool one, but I need it for a 178. Trying to find out the exact length
of the pod without its hitch. The rep from FR. has been most helpful with other questions, so I emailed her again. Thanks to everyone for this info! ------------- Novapods 2013 rpod 178 2010 Toyota Sienna |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 11:01pm
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I got the factory Forest River. It is a tan color and the material is very heavy. this is second winter under cover. I think it was about $400.00 so far so good. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 3:22pm
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We bought ours from amazon. I think it's the same as Northern tool but with 'amazon prime' we have two day free shipping. It fits like a glove and is fairly nice looking. Wasn't a problem to put on either. ------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 5:12pm
Question: If using a cover, is it OK to leave the windows open to increase INSIDE RPOD ventilation ? It seems reasonable but has anyone done this? I just decided to buy a cover and I'm using a fixed louvered window vent that I leave open in storage. Works OK but other windows open would ventilate inside better. ------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
Posted By: GaRedneck81
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 10:08pm
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I have a 172 and bought my cover from Northern Tool. It is perfect ! sized right, fits right and priced right. I leave both windows cracked open about 2 inches and raise the roof vent up about 3 inches. ------------- GaRedneck81 USN Retired RP-172 |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2013 at 8:15am
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I don't leave the windows open on mine with the cover on, but I do have a Dri-Z-Aire in it that helps absorb excess moisture that may build up. ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2013 at 8:46am
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I don't leave the windows open either. I do use the dri-z-aire to help with the moisture. I'm surprised at the amount of water it collects. About a cup in the last month. I probably would keep the windows open if I kept the pod in a garage. ------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
Posted By: manrocker
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2013 at 9:00am
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I bought the NT cover for my 2012 iPod .i live and camp by myself am 73 y ,When I put the cover up for the first time I had a hell of a time to slide it over the vehicle ,it took me an hour and 15 little holes from sharp edges I did not know they were there.has any body an easier way to put that thing on,I know 4 hands would make it easier,or I have to design some kind of a gizmo to help.NT cover fits very tight and is of very light material not canvas.Thanks Manrocker ------------- Manrocker Kh6rp |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2013 at 9:40am
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My wife helped me put it on so I don't have any 'two hand' experiences. I did see a youtube video where a guy hooked the cover down at the front of the pod and used a long pole to move/roll it to the back. Seemed to work well.
------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2013 at 7:45pm
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Welcome GaRedneck81.
------------- 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: janice
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2013 at 4:19pm
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Hi and thanks for posting the photos. I didn't think the larger cover would fit the HRE 177 which I have on order and is 18' 8". Any problem getting it on? I may be trying to cover it by myself and it looks like a pretty tight fit. |
Posted By: HavaPod
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2013 at 4:43pm
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The Northern Tool cover referred to by ReddOrion does fit the R-Pod 177 nicely. The item . is #14653 and the dimensions they list are 190" long, by 78" wide, by 93" high. We just got one recently and my son and I put in on last weekend. I wouldn't want to put it on by myself, however! ------------- Steve and Peggy Thorndill HavaPod 2013 R-Pod 177 Tacoma, WA |
Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2013 at 8:56pm
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The Amazon.com RPOD cover just went down to $130.65 I had just purchased one for $149+ 4 days ago with free shipping, but they don't due post order price processing  I haven't put it on yet but there are 8 4-5 star ratings ... It's lite weight and looks good quality. Comes in TWO SIZES .... http://www.amazon.com/PolyPRO-Tear-Drop-Trailer-Cover/dp/B004LF15MM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359597042&sr=8-1&keywords=rpod+cover%20 - http://www.amazon.com/PolyPRO-Tear-Drop-Trailer-Cover/dp/B004LF15MM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359597042&sr=8-1&keywords=rpod+cover
------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2013 at 8:52am
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Figures. I spent $149 for mine last month.
------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |