R-pod Owners Forum : R-Pod covers https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : R-Pod covers Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 19:12:44 +0000 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:37:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2188 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ R-Pod covers : I would say! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41243#41243 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2188
Posted: 15 Dec 2013 at 8:37am

I would say!]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:37:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41243#41243 R-Pod covers : That control top models are tough!! ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41238#41238 Author: ANGCHIEF
Subject: 2188
Posted: 14 Dec 2013 at 5:07pm

That control top models are tough!!LOL]]> Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:07:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41238#41238 R-Pod covers : I hate trying to squeeze into... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41235#41235 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2188
Posted: 14 Dec 2013 at 4:19pm

I hate trying to squeeze into tight panty-hose.  Stern Smile]]> Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:19:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41235#41235 R-Pod covers : Looks great - we found out from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41224#41224 Author: ANGCHIEF
Subject: 2188
Posted: 13 Dec 2013 at 11:30pm

Looks great - we found out from Amazon that we can return the cover and order the 20 ft. size.  Hoped to get it covered before our big snowfall this weekend but guess not!  Trying to get that one on today was like trying to squeeze into too small panty hose - just no way!!! Smile]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:30:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41224#41224 R-Pod covers : Originally posted by GA_RPOD_178No... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41221#41221 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2188
Posted: 13 Dec 2013 at 7:18pm

Originally posted by GA_RPOD_178

No problem whatsoever with the FR cover for the 178.  Easy on, easy off.



Thumbs Up
]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:18:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41221#41221 R-Pod covers : No problem whatsoever with the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41217#41217 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 2188
Posted: 13 Dec 2013 at 5:08pm

No problem whatsoever with the FR cover for the 178.  Easy on, easy off.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:08:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41217#41217 R-Pod covers : Hi ANGCHIEF,You may wish to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41216#41216 Author: fwunder
Subject: 2188
Posted: 13 Dec 2013 at 4:35pm

Hi ANGCHIEF,

You may wish to review this thread:

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4245&title=classic-accessories-178-cover

fred
]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:35:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41216#41216 R-Pod covers : We purchased the Model 2 cover... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41215#41215 Author: ANGCHIEF
Subject: 2188
Posted: 13 Dec 2013 at 3:55pm

We purchased the Model 2 cover for our 2014 R Pod as it stated it would fit our 18 ft. R Pod (cover purchased through Amazon). Cover came right away at a great price, but they measure from the ball to the rear of the R Pod. No way could we get it to fit. Called Classic from the storage yard and they said we needed model 3 instead, which covers 20 ft. So going to return the short one and place an order for the larger model 3. Why do they include the footage in the trailer tongue if the cover isn't going to cover the tongue??? Does this make sense to anyone else???? Wanted to get the cover on before the big snow tonight!!]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:55:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=41215#41215 R-Pod covers : I am on year 3 with my f.r. cover... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40667#40667 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2188
Posted: 10 Nov 2013 at 7:54pm

I am on year 3 with my f.r. cover and no mildew problem. I do crack the vent in the bathroom to let some air through. and the cover is not so tight that some air cant move around even though the cover is on.]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:54:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40667#40667 R-Pod covers : we have had it for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40643#40643 Author: Rabbit
Subject: 2188
Posted: 09 Nov 2013 at 10:53pm














we have had it for three winters without a problem.]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2013 22:53:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40643#40643 R-Pod covers : I am surprised that FR would sell... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40633#40633 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 2188
Posted: 09 Nov 2013 at 6:27pm

I am surprised that FR would sell canvas covers.  Most covers, tents, etc, today are made of synthetic fabrics due to the weight of canvas and the fact that it becomes moldy or mildewed so easily. 
]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:27:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40633#40633 R-Pod covers : I bought one form FR due to the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40632#40632 Author: Rabbit
Subject: 2188
Posted: 09 Nov 2013 at 6:10pm

I bought one form FR due to the fact it is made from canvas. It will not tear unless you make a real mistake putting it on. We did put it on this year in 5 minutes with one person on each side.
RW ]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:10:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40632#40632 R-Pod covers : I bought one form FR due to the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40631#40631 Author: Rabbit
Subject: 2188
Posted: 09 Nov 2013 at 6:09pm

I bought one form FR due to the fact it is made from canvas. It will not tear unless you make a real mistake putting it on. We did put it on this year in 5 minutes with one person on each side.
RW]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:09:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40631#40631 R-Pod covers : Three years ago our factory cover... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40630#40630 Author: Goose
Subject: 2188
Posted: 09 Nov 2013 at 5:43pm

Three years ago our factory cover was tan, now it is gray on the outside and still tan on the inside. I had it on and the 40+ mph wind that we had yesterday removed for me and was nice enough to leave it on the ground next to The POD (sorry no pictures of that moment). Used the JD POD mover to take it out next to the barn and put the straps on the front and the back to hold it in place. Should have put the straps on when I first put the cover on. Goose




]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2013 17:43:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40630#40630 R-Pod covers : I Put my factory cover on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40607#40607 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2188
Posted: 08 Nov 2013 at 7:37pm

I Put my factory cover on the Pod today with a heavy heart, winterized, covered and setting in the winter parking spot. Ohh come on spring.]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2013 19:37:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40607#40607 R-Pod covers : Just put our new cover (the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40597#40597 Author: West Virginia Girls
Subject: 2188
Posted: 08 Nov 2013 at 4:43pm

Smile  Just put our new cover (the one from Classic Accessories, ordered from Amazon) on the Froggie Pod. She's snug as a bug in a rug!  Easy as pie! 2013 177--fits perfectly!  BTW, our 177 had the hot water heater bypass kit already installed.  See y'all in the Spring!  Come to West Virginia--it's Wild & Wonderful!]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:43:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40597#40597 R-Pod covers : Poor man's? I could build... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40249#40249 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2188
Posted: 29 Oct 2013 at 7:31am

Poor man's?  I could build one heck of a man cave with what I paid for the pod!  Although I couldn't take it with me on vacation... Embarrassed

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2013 07:31:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40249#40249 R-Pod covers : We have the Factory Pod cover... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40232#40232 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2188
Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 9:00pm

We have the Factory Pod cover in tan. going into its 3rd season shortly. no complaints. it is heavy and there is a trick to putting it on by yourself but I have a routine now and can put it on and tie it down in about 15 minutes. I like the heavy zippers on it. I also wander out there during the winter and open the zipper, flip on the electric heater and pop some corn in the microwave and watch some t.v. its kind of like a poor mans "Man Cave" ]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:00:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40232#40232 R-Pod covers : Originally posted by West... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40203#40203 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2188
Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 11:38am

Originally posted by West Virginia Girls

Is this the one from Northern Tool?


The picture is of the one from Forest River.
]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:38:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40203#40203 R-Pod covers : Is this the one from Northern... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40200#40200 Author: West Virginia Girls
Subject: 2188
Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 11:24am

Is this the one from Northern Tool?]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:24:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40200#40200 R-Pod covers : thanks..I think i will wait for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40129#40129 Author: drjim
Subject: 2188
Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 8:51am

thanks..I think i will wait for the december one......$100 a month in savings.
jim
]]> Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:51:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40129#40129 R-Pod covers : The one from FR you can call and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40107#40107 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2188
Posted: 25 Oct 2013 at 6:08pm

The one from FR you can call and buy now.


Lindsay Kring Parts Administrator 574-642-3119 Ext 209 

The one from classicaccessories.com is not available until the first week of December for the 178, and 18xg sized models.  

Also as an update for others Kris has confirmed we are still on track for a 1st week of December release of the new larger covers.
]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:08:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40107#40107 R-Pod covers : i see it....where can i buy it??... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40103#40103 Author: drjim
Subject: 2188
Posted: 25 Oct 2013 at 5:55pm

i see it....where can i buy it??]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:55:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40103#40103 R-Pod covers : Originally posted by GA_RPOD_178 Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40074#40074 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2188
Posted: 25 Oct 2013 at 9:05am

Originally posted by GA_RPOD_178

Originally posted by drjim

we have just purchased an r pod 178.....too long for the covers  listed....any help??
Jim

Forest River now makes a cover for the 178 that is long enough.  It's pricy ($400), but it fit fine.  We have it on our 178 now.  Ours is parked outside and as the leaves began to fall the tannin was staining the top.  I cleaned it up before putting the cover on and since I still work, the savings in my time was worth it.

We used a couple of ladders to put it on and it took about 5 minutes.  Very easy.  Ditto for taking it off.  No problem with AC or antenna.



Cover looks good, you can tell the difference in the FR river ones when you see it's the same material all over.
]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:05:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40074#40074 R-Pod covers : Originally posted by drjimwe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40065#40065 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 2188
Posted: 25 Oct 2013 at 5:25am

Originally posted by drjim

we have just purchased an r pod 178.....too long for the covers  listed....any help??
Jim

Forest River now makes a cover for the 178 that is long enough.  It's pricy ($400), but it fit fine.  We have it on our 178 now.  Ours is parked outside and as the leaves began to fall the tannin was staining the top.  I cleaned it up before putting the cover on and since I still work, the savings in my time was worth it.

We used a couple of ladders to put it on and it took about 5 minutes.  Very easy.  Ditto for taking it off.  No problem with AC or antenna.


]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 05:25:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40065#40065 R-Pod covers : excellent points, but honestly... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40056#40056 Author: hogone
Subject: 2188
Posted: 24 Oct 2013 at 8:03pm

excellent points, but honestly i have more concern about bugs/insects in the summer
]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:03:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40056#40056 R-Pod covers : Good tips! Thanks to you both!!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40051#40051 Author: SchipperPod
Subject: 2188
Posted: 24 Oct 2013 at 6:54pm

Good tips!  Thanks to you both!!  (Now I can spend that $400 on a new mattress…!)]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:54:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40051#40051 R-Pod covers : I don't think you need a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40047#40047 Author: GrapeSoda
Subject: 2188
Posted: 24 Oct 2013 at 6:08pm

I don't think you need a cover... I mean it is made for the outside.  That being said.. I got one, mainly because I store it all winter... covers help keep it clean, and helps keep the vents clear of most insects, leaves, and whatever other evilness could get in.     If you are going to store it without a cover at least tape up the vents.  Spider like to make nests inside the furnace  tube, sometime cutting off the propane feed.]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:08:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40047#40047 R-Pod covers : Personally I have never used a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40043#40043 Author: hogone
Subject: 2188
Posted: 24 Oct 2013 at 4:25pm

Personally I have never used a cover  nor raised my tires.  I actually have no intention  to do so for whatever reason.  I wax mine with turtle wax wash & wax spray wax everytime i wash the pod (which is quite frequently) so it has a great coat of wax on it.  I use my pod year round, and just don't want to mess with a cover.  Note though that I did need to replace the vinyl trim on it this fall, so either i got a bad batch or the sun takes a beating on it.   No objection to a cover, I just don't want the hassle and want access to it 24 hours a day!!!!!   hogone]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:25:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40043#40043 R-Pod covers : I'm just trying to confirm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40041#40041 Author: SchipperPod
Subject: 2188
Posted: 24 Oct 2013 at 4:03pm

I'm just trying to confirm that most think a cover is necessary?  My husband and I aren't in agreement - he thinks it will be fine without a cover all winter (in Utah), and I think a cover would be good to protect it.  Those that have them and those that don't - it would be great to hear how necessary you think they are?]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:03:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2188&PID=40041#40041