Pod covers for the 179
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Topic: Pod covers for the 179
Posted By: Nomad2010
Subject: Pod covers for the 179
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2014 at 11:49am
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I thought I saw this topic before but my search didn't find it. Winter is coming to the PNW and not having a carport I will be needing a cover for the Pod. Some of the covers I have seen online don't have the access to the door match up. Is there a specific cover that fits the 179 and door matches? ------------- Scott & Kim The Mountains are calling and a Podding we must go! |
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Posted By: Rabbit
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2014 at 12:14pm
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The Forest River cover is the best. Canvas, door opening and very sturdy.
RW |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2014 at 3:49pm
Only Forest River sells one that will fit a 179 currently. I'm sure Classic Accessories will have one this time next year but for now it's only Forest River. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2014 at 3:43pm
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An option until then is to just cover over the roof with a tarp. I wouldn't do the whole thing to ensure air flow. Or leave it uncovered. 5 years and I've never used a cover (I did use a tarp over the top for a month, to keep it clean after I scrubbed it but before we left for a trip). Needs a good scrub in the spring but it has always come out fully white. ------------- 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: rcamper
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2014 at 7:42pm
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amazon! i ordered the 178 cover and got it 125bucks cheaper. it only took 4 days to get it no shipping charges ------------- gone camping |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2014 at 8:13am
your 178 cover which you got on Amazon by Classic Accessories will not fit a 179 though, but yes there are great prices there on the cheaper covers for other sizes of Pods. ------------- 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: Nomad2010
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2014 at 10:32am
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Well I went ahead and ordered a pod cover from amazon because the cover on the forest river site had a Classic Accessories logo and the part number was the same. If it does't fit then I will deal with that later. ------------- Scott & Kim The Mountains are calling and a Podding we must go! |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2014 at 11:01am
Others have ordered the largest cover from Classic Accessories for a 179, and have had to return it! Forest River "now" just recently sources all of their other Rpod Covers from Classic Accessories as well so all old Pod covers are now covered by that company as well as sold by Forest River. Classic Accessories has not yet made a cover that will fit a 179, thus, Forest River still has their former cover still available for that Pod model only. Until Classic Accessories makes one to fit the 179 the Forest River one will be the only one that fits correctly. ------------- 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: J-Cat
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 11:59pm
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We have a 2015 179 and after doing some research and getting conflicting information as to whether the 20 ft Classic Cover on Amazon would fit a 179 or not, I rolled the dice and ordered one. This was done recognizing that the roll up door on this cover would not be in the correct location for the 179 (this was not a deal breaker for us since we do not plan on accessing the pod when stored). The wife and I did a trial fit this weekend and for what its worth, the cover seemed to fit fine and the quality seemed good. ------------- Jerry & Cathy 2015 RP-179 HRE 2013 Tacoma SR5 4x4 |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 6:57am
The fulfillment says..."ships in 4 to 5 weeks" Did it really take that long?
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Posted By: J-Cat
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 11:47am
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I think the delivery was 4 or 5 days. We have Amazon Prime so we used the standard free shipping option. ------------- Jerry & Cathy 2015 RP-179 HRE 2013 Tacoma SR5 4x4 |
Posted By: RobPod
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2014 at 12:03pm
| Thanks, J-Cat for sharing your experience. I have been wringing my hands trying to decide on a cover for my 179 given all the conflicting information about fit. Im rolling the dice based on your experience. Rob |
Posted By: Shadow
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 11:40am
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Just put cover on our R-Pod 179. The Classic cover for 20 foot trailers works well and is easy to put on. I will try to post a pic. sorry for the multiple posts below - can't find how to delete posts...:) ------------- S&C 2015 R-POD 179 2010 Toyota Highlander |
Posted By: Shadow
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 11:42am
 ------------- S&C 2015 R-POD 179 2010 Toyota Highlander |
Posted By: Shadow
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 12:25pm
We just installed the Classic cover for 20 foot R-Pod and it fits our 179 very well.  ------------- S&C 2015 R-POD 179 2010 Toyota Highlander |
Posted By: Shadow
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 12:46pm
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The Classic for 20 foot R-Pod works well for us. ------------- S&C 2015 R-POD 179 2010 Toyota Highlander |
Posted By: Shadow
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2014 at 1:19pm
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Classic cover for 20 foot R-Pod works fine and is easy to put on. ------------- S&C 2015 R-POD 179 2010 Toyota Highlander |