Covering During the Summer in Utah - Good or Bad

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   Posed this question in the Facebook forum, didn't get great answers.  This group seems a little more tech savvy.  I purchased an American Classics cover for my 182G to limit UV damage to the pod.  I live in mountains of Utah, so pretty much sunny every day with strong UV exposure.  It's been covered for about 10 days during some of our hottest weather.  Stored with all windows open and bathroom fan open.  Went inside today and interior temp was 113 degrees.  Laddered the side and checked out the roof, could smell the lap sealant "cooking" in the head and Bohr the roof and the metal were very hot to the touch.  I've since uncovered it and haven't had a chance to inspect the roof yet, but when taking off the cover there looks to be a few cracks in the varied places that have lap sealant.  What are all of your thoughts, am I doing more harm than good coving he pod?  Thanks!

Seth

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Dromsie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Mar 2017 Location: Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Topic: Covering During the Summer in Utah - Good or Bad Posted: 08 Jul 2017 at 4:12pm
	Posed this question in the Facebook forum, didn't get great answers. This group seems a little more tech savvy. I purchased an American Classics cover for my 182G to limit UV damage to the pod. I live in mountains of Utah, so pretty much sunny every day with strong UV exposure. It's been covered for about 10 days during some of our hottest weather. Stored with all windows open and bathroom fan open. Went inside today and interior temp was 113 degrees. Laddered the side and checked out the roof, could smell the lap sealant "cooking" in the head and Bohr the roof and the metal were very hot to the touch. I've since uncovered it and haven't had a chance to inspect the roof yet, but when taking off the cover there looks to be a few cracks in the varied places that have lap sealant. What are all of your thoughts, am I doing more harm than good coving he pod? Thanks! Seth

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078	Posted: 08 Jul 2017 at 5:57pm
	I'm pretty sure that the cover will increase the temperature of the stored pod. We live in central North Carolina. We use a classic accessories cover and keep the pod covered in the fall and spring. Our primary purpose is to keep the fall leaves from staining the pod and the spring pollen off the pod. Every time I go into the pod when it is covered, I notice the temperature is significantly warmer inside . Check the label on the tube of dicor or google the manufacturers suggestions about the heat limits. Excessive heat certainly could be detrimental to the sealants . I've never read anything specific about uv damage to the type of materials that make up a pods outer skin. does anyone have any references for this topic? This will be an interesting topic to follow. Vann
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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 08 Jul 2017 at 6:08pm
	From TN. I quit covering Pod. I spend more time maintaining, but covered I saw much more mold and assorted issues. It really stayed wet longer. This winter I will move inside and NOT cover. Not a big fan of covers. I have some classic cars I have covered and the mold is significant, covers are something I look at with serious consideration. Personally I think better to treat Pod like an outdoor system, and do routine maintenance.
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fonseca179 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 May 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 7:46am
	I have keep mine covered all year round and have never had a problem.

Dromsie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Mar 2017 Location: Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 11:46am
	So inspected the roof, lots of big cracks in the lap sealant around the bathroom fan, with a few smaller holes around the tank vents and the tv antenna. Cleaned the lap sealant with denatured alcohol and reapplied sealant. No more covering for me during the summer. I'm guessing it was well over 150 degrees under the cover. The cracks could've been there since the trailer sat at the rv dealer for over a year before I bought it, but I think it had something to do with the cover. I will likely cover during the winter. So for now, regular washing and waxing in summer.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 4:42pm
	+1.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."