Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: To cover or not to cover.

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To cover or not to cover.

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Topic: To cover or not to cover.

Posted By: GLBCamper
Subject: To cover or not to cover.
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2015 at 7:22pm

I live in a moderately snowy area and am wondering if I should cover the pod for the winter. Is there a general consensus on covering? Any specific brand? I had a pop up trailer that I bought a cover for and it literally disintegrated after just a few seasons. Waste of money that I don't want to repeat. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

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Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport

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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2015 at 8:02pm

We have had a Pod for over 6 years and do not cover it, I will brush the snow off on a regular basis.

Havent had any problems with the roof, calking or seals.

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 10:32am

UV light is not your friend.

Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 11:25am

Agreed. I've got the pod tucked on the north side of my house, but I still worry about the plastics on top like to AC unit. I know you can get AC covers. Maybe I'll just cover that.

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Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport

Posted By: CoastalCal
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 11:35am

We like to use a cover, in our area the sun can be brutal! Of course if it ever rains in California again i think the cover will be a good idea. It should also keep the graphics from fading.

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2015 178 R-Pod
Ford F-250 4x4 Diesel
2014 Indian Vintage
2010 HD Ultra Classic

Posted By: funks
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 2:19pm

We have a 179 and I like to keep it covered winter and summer. I have know problems getting the snow off in the winter months and I just keep the windows open during the summer with the cover on. It works for me.

Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 7:24pm

no cover 24/7 in st louis. hogone

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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2023 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
CHEESEHEAD

Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 9:08pm

Originally posted by Leo B

We have had a Pod for over 6 years and do not cover it, I will brush the snow off on a regular basis.

Havent had any problems with the roof, calking or seals.

If you covered it, it would smell like cut bait all the time. Not that that is such a bad thing...just saying.

I do cover mine in winter just cuz it sits under a bunch of pine trees.

fred

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2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 11:00pm

So you're saying covering might induce odors?

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Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 6:36am

Odeur de cut bait..............might sell!!!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171