Classic Accessories 178 Cover
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Topic: Classic Accessories 178 Cover
Posted By: fwunder
Subject: Classic Accessories 178 Cover
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 2:48pm
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From what ANGCHIEF posted in another thread, it looks like the Classic Accessories cover for the 178 is shipping. Classic Accessories 80-200-161001-00 Link to CA doc: http://classicaccessories.com/media/wysiwyg/SalesSheets/13SS_RPOD_Covers.pdf - http://classicaccessories.com/media/wysiwyg/SalesSheets/13SS_RPOD_Covers.pdf Link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-80-200-161001-00-OverDrive-Trailer/dp/B00GZLR754/ - http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-80-200-161001-00-OverDrive-Trailer/dp/B00GZLR754/ So it looks like this is the long awaited 178 cover? fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Posted By: strorg
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 3:50pm
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Sweet! ------------- Tom and Tracy Mobile, AL 2014 RP-178 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 9:32pm
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Posted By: novapods
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 10:39am
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Thanks for your info. We are trying to figure which would fit best on 2013 178 model? Getting ready for winter weather. The trailer measures 16' 10" . The 20' seems like it would be too big for us, then there's an 18' plus size, and 16' 6' size from Classic A.
Does anyone know which is best for ours? Thanks! ------------- Novapods 2013 rpod 178 2010 Toyota Sienna |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 4:15pm
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Replied to your mail you sent. Still not sure where you measured 16' 10".
http://www.forestriverinc.com/TravelTrailers/rpod/default.aspx?page=specifications - http://www.forestriverinc.com/TravelTrailers/rpod/default.aspx?page=specifications There are all the Rpod dimensions. We'll get it straightened out for you though! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 4:35pm
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If you can wait a few weeks, I may be able to tell you for certain. I ordered Part #80-200-161001-00 from the Amazon link above and just received email that it will be delivered between 01/06/14 and 01/11/14. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 8:23pm
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We have a 178 and are probably going to look at the 18 plus size.
While our friend kymooses is correct that the official size of our trailer is 20' this includes the tongue, propane tanks and batteries. So the 20 foot option probably won't work.
However, it is definately not going to fit the 16' 6" inch option.
(Our dealer actually doesn't cover their R-Pods even in our Canadian winter, so the idea of a cover may not be as good as we think)
------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden) 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 9:51pm
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Unless a 178 is shorter than a 181g. And to my knowledge it's not, and I just measured my 181g just yesterday it's 20' "ish" like stated in the brochures. I've never taken a measuring tape to a 178 though, but they are supposed to be the same as the 18xg series. I've never covered mine. I don't much see the point in it, but I don't exactly have lots of ice or hard snow here either. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 11:11pm
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From the PDF link above (fine print near bottom): "*Fit dimensions include trailer and hitch, but product not designed to cover hitch." I'm guessing that would indicate new part #80-200-161001-00 would be correct for 178. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2013 at 5:09pm
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Curiosity got the better of me so I went out and measured our 178.
By my calculation, the body is 17 feet long. The rear spare wheel and bar adds another foot. That should make the hitch with battery and propane tank 2 feet long (mine seemed to be closer to 3 feet). ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: novapods
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2013 at 9:38am
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Thanks everyone for your input!
That's what I like about this forum, lots of experienced rpod travellers to help us newbies. I think we'll see how you make out with yours fwunder before we proceed, but the 20' probably will be the right size since the total trailer, hitch etc. is used. ------------- Novapods 2013 rpod 178 2010 Toyota Sienna |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2013 at 9:50am
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Dave W and I got our trailers at same place and they don't cover the trailers in the lots, or in their winter storage area. That being said, mine is hibernating in a hoop barn. But if there comes a time that it isn't available I don't think I'm going to cover our pod. Traveling around you see LOTS of trailers not covered up here north of 49. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: ANGCHIEF
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2013 at 12:27pm
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Here is the link from Amazon for the cover for the 2014 R-178. Measurement is from the rear to the hitch ball so the 20 ft. is the only one that will fit.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GZLR754/ref=ox_ya_os_product Cost is $144 - returning the too small cover today. Model 3 cover won't arrive until mid January but at least it's coming! We live close to a major metropolitan area and find the cover really helps keep our RV's clean. ------------- Jan and Dean 2014 178 |
Posted By: wingnut2312
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2013 at 4:29pm
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So with this being 20', will it fit the 182G? ------------- 2014 rpod 182G Ford Expedition |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2013 at 4:39pm
yes.. it fits the G models, and 178.. no one knows on the 179, since it has such a different rear profile. ------------- |