coating? on new rpod?
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Topic: coating? on new rpod?
Posted By: rpodbend
Subject: coating? on new rpod?
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 12:20pm
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We are pleased to have picked up a new 178 yesterday. Folks at the dealership are recommending putting a coating on the trailer which they say has all kinds of benefits. cost is about 900 dollars.... Anyone done this? Whatcha think? thanks a lot Loren
------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 12:55pm
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Special coatings are hokum.. Just use an RV wax yourself and save $875. You will have to do it again occasionally, but it takes a very short time to hand wax a pod, they are neither large, or tall..
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 12:56pm
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It doesn't sound right I am sure others will have something to say about it. I have never known anyone to have any kind of protective coat added to the r-pod. I think the fiberglass on the r-pods is coated with Luminex or something like that which is very durable. We had our r-pod for five years and never had a problem with the finish on the fiberglass. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 1:09pm
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Never had an issue with mine, over 5 years now. Sounds like all those "undercoating" scams from car dealers. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: rpodbend
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 1:50pm
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------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
Posted By: rpodbend
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 1:52pm
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OK! wow! this forum saved some bucks!!! I kind of wondered about the whole thing anyway. It's new and shiny now and we'll just use some elbow grease in a while! Thanks to all of you, we truly are saving about 900$ due to the good people on this forum. A big thank you from Loren and Sally and Bear ------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 2:02pm
OH, you only think you are saving money.. it's just going to get spent elsewhere.. stay out of the podmods section.. 
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Posted By: rpodbend
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 2:25pm
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I get it !! Probably a new Spey Rod for steel heading ------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 3:46pm
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I vote with furpod but I'd say spend a little for a cover. It will save you a lot over time. ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 4:50pm
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Some of us are able to remember what P.T. Barnum said. "There's a sucker born every minute." Some of these dealers must think we are all just off the hay wagon. Where do they get these ideas? You "don't need no stinkin' protective coating. To partially quote a saying from "The Treasure of Sierra Madre." Great movie. Anyway, you got friends here who will steer you correctly. Any questions, check here before writing a check. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 6:19pm
Couch's tried that scam with us, too. Happily, our thoughts matched with the consensus here. Like I told 'em, I can hire a college kid to wax it for $50 & it'll be just fine. We did spring for a cover, though. Haven't used it yet. Spent the last 3 weeks taking delivery & doing some outfitting and, this weekend, we're camping!  ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 7:56pm
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Did you by chance get a flyer or brochure explaining the benefit of this coating? I'd love to see it. As others have said, wax in summer, cover in winter. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 8:31pm
Go to couchsrvnation.com. Drill down through RV Financing -> RV Protection Plans. "Xzilon Molecular Adhesion" is a short ways down the page. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 10:02am
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There's a sales pitch video for Xzilon on YouTube via the Couch's link. No mention on exactly what's covered. No weasel words on what's not covered. There's a similar product you can apply yourself made by Meguiar's, $40 for a half gallon. They really don't say how much surface area a half gallon should cover. Reviews on Amazon are overwhelmingly positive. I take Amazon reviews with a grain of salt, but Meguiar's does make good stuff. Link below: http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Mirror-Glaze-Synthetic-Sealant/dp/B000924QO0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=16879ZF3NBF73SE7J1NP For the price, I might try the Meguiar's just for the heck of it, especially if I lived in the Southwest, but I personally would not pay for dealer applied Xzilon. Seems like most RV finishes (with the exception of decals as many of us know) should last the length of the 5 year Xzilon warranty period with just the most basic care before they start to deteriorate. I think what you're buying from the dealer for your $900 is essentially an insurance policy against finish damage. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 2:18pm
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I first used Xzilon when I purchased a new car in 2006. I had found out that this is what the dealer used, so I found it on eBay for around $30. A small can was enough to protect not only the new car, but my 2002 CRV and my boat that I use in the Indian River and inshore on the Atlantic. The Xzilon held up very well on all both cars and the boat. I currently have the product on my new car, my Chevy Avalanche and my 2014 178. Excellent results on all of them. Once the vehicle (or pod) is properly cleaned, Xzilon is extremely easy to apply. Why pay hundreds of dollars to have a "protectant" applied to your pod when you can do the same thing for just a few dollars? ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: 2McPods
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2014 at 12:12pm
Hello, here is Pittsburgh,Pa we get some nasty winters and occasionally some scorching hot summer days. With that said," we use a product called Insulator Wax by Collinite." It's for Marine, Rv, Autos, Aeronautical and Industrial uses. I waxed my 2003 Tacoma truck with it when we got it in 2011 and haven't had to wax it since. The water still beads off and surface is still smooth and shiny. When we bought our pod in August this year we waxed it with the Insulator wax and bought a cover from amazon. All set and our baby is winterized and ready for the Pittsburgh winter. This stuff is amazing and only cost around $13, and it's easy to use. Only wax we use. ------------- Everything Happens 4 A Reason Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
Posted By: rpodbend
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2014 at 10:51am
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Say! Thanks for the feedback on this coating business. I am thinking less of the outfit I purchased this R pod from for even trying to offer such a thing. again thanks to all Loren ------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |