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AzHeat
Newbie Joined: 25 Aug 2013 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Topic: 2014 R-Pod 178 Posted: 26 Aug 2013 at 9:55pm |
I have been looking for a cover that would fit my 20ft 2014 R-Pod 178. The ones that I have found are $400 and that seems high as the earlier model R-Pods have covers available on the internet for as little as $129. Anyone have any ideas or leads for a more reasonable purchase option?
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 26 Aug 2013 at 10:24pm |
Supposedly soon, the company that makes the cheaper ones is going to step up for you 20 foot guys..
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 7:36am |
Yes the rumor is out there.
www.classicaccessories.com I'm currently emailing and trying to get confirmation of a larger cover option release later this year from them. Will update if I hear anything. I would very much like a less expensive cover option for my 181g as well!
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Goose
Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 672 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 11:27am |
I would like to know the difference in the weight of the canvas of the factory cover vs. the aftermarket one. We spent the big dollars when we ordered our POD for the factory cover and now considerate money well spent, after three years there are no signs of wear at all. The color has faded on the outside of the cover to a gray but it has done a great job of keeping the trailer looking like new. I don't tie it down in the summer as it only takes about 10 minutes to put it on or take it off, in the winter I use 4 rubber straps to keep the wind from getting under it. Goose
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Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 11:29am |
I don't know the weight of the canvas, but I know ours is the Northern Tool cover, and after 2 winters, seems like new. I could weigh the whole cover.. lol (it's not canvas if the factory one is.. it is some kind of nylon, like a regular car cover.
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Goose
Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 672 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 4:01pm |
The factory one is canvas, that could be the price difference. Only time will tell which holds up the best. Goose
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Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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AzHeat
Newbie Joined: 25 Aug 2013 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 11:07am |
Thank you all for the info on a cover to fit a RP178 that I just purchased last month. I did not respond to comments as I was on a 3300 mile 3 week trip to Seattle, and just returned to Phoenix Az. yesterday. The R-Pod had a few minor problems and the gas that my 5.4, F-150 Ford was a very disappointing at 11.4 gallons per mile. My Wife liked the R-Pod, though she said you have to go outside to change your mind. It certainly got a lot of attention on the road. I will keep looking for a cost effective way to cover the trailer and will advise if I find on priced right.
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Jdub
Groupie Joined: 17 Mar 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 94 |
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 5:47pm |
I can't begin to figure that out.....
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 6:48pm |
I've heard of that before.... This cabin is so small you have to go outside just to be able to change your mind.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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