covers or no covers

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   I didn't cover my 2016 171 (recently sold) this past winter here in West Michigan, and it sat unused in the elements for about 5 months. Before winterizing and storing it, I did wash and wax the unit. I also went over to storage twice after big winter storms to brush heavy snow off the roof. I also stored the unit leaning back just slightly to ensure run off. I did research last fall on using a cover last fall and came to the conclusion that in the cloudy West Michigan cold winter, there was no huge need, and I didn't want moisture under the cover. If I lived in Florida, I probably would cover the unit and tires if not used for a while.  
The other problem with the cover is potential damage. The RV parked next to mine at storage had a cover, and I watched as their cover slowly got shredded by the wind. Eventually, their cover was whipping their units outside as it fell apart. So I would plan to replace your covers fairly often if you go that route. 

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PilotPodder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 May 2016 Location: Portage, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 305	Topic: covers or no covers Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 10:42am
	I didn't cover my 2016 171 (recently sold) this past winter here in West Michigan, and it sat unused in the elements for about 5 months. Before winterizing and storing it, I did wash and wax the unit. I also went over to storage twice after big winter storms to brush heavy snow off the roof. I also stored the unit leaning back just slightly to ensure run off. I did research last fall on using a cover last fall and came to the conclusion that in the cloudy West Michigan cold winter, there was no huge need, and I didn't want moisture under the cover. If I lived in Florida, I probably would cover the unit and tires if not used for a while. The other problem with the cover is potential damage. The RV parked next to mine at storage had a cover, and I watched as their cover slowly got shredded by the wind. Eventually, their cover was whipping their units outside as it fell apart. So I would plan to replace your covers fairly often if you go that route.
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mjlrpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215	Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 8:01am
	Northeast here too. My dealer looked at me kinda funny when i asked if i need to cover it, he said we have never covered them. No idea if this is ok, or foolish, just thought i'd share
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podzilla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Jun 2017 Location: ct Online Status: Offline Posts: 17	Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 7:54am
	I am New to the R-Pod and I live in the northeast. My question is do I buy a cover for the winter or do I not cover it. If I do cover it any suggestions on covers? If I don't cover it any suggestions on prepping the outside for winter.
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