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G-Force
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Topic: Rpod covers Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 11:49am |
I'm thinking a cover for my new 178 wouldnt be a bad idea. Forest River now stocks a cover made
by “R,D &G”, sold only by FR. for $400. They say it has a zip-off
door. Breathable polyester w/a urethane
coating (so how is it breathable?) so
moisture wont build up. Their 18’(?)
model fits 178 Hood River editions, and garage models. FR now makes a 19’ 179, and they have an even
longer cover to fit that model. FR says that preventing sun fading is the primary purpose, and that the Cool Vanilla (lamilux 3000) shouldn’t
fade, but the decals will peel off. Snow getting into the a/c isn’t a problem. So the question is, is it worth $400?
“Adventure Classics” makes a
custom cover for Rpods, and they sell for $144 on Amazon. They look just like the description of the RDG one for $400, but as of early winter 2014, they didnt make one long enough to fit the 178. The 2 sizes available are too small. Maybe with the popularity of 178s and the new longer 179, they'll come out with a 3rd, larger size in the future. So my questions: Does anyone have experience with the RDG cover, and is a cover worth the expense?
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Kokopod
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 12:57pm |
We have the cover for the 177. Paid $400 from Forest River 2 years ago. It fits perfectly. It's really nice to be able to unzip it to get inside during the winter. We have been told by many that if a cover doesn't fit properly, it can be worse than no cover at all (wind scraping the cover against the surface of the camper). We felt a quality cover was well worth the investment.
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2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k
2013 Premier 19FBPR
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outermostpod
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 1:05pm |
We have the FR cover for our 178. This is our first winter with the pod, so I can't speak to whether it would be better with or without a cover - but we figured since we cover our boat, we should cover our pod. Keeps the pine sap off at a minimum. The FR cover seems very well made and fits the 178 perfectly. The zippered door opening is a nice feature. We ran some bungees underneath just to keep it in place but it fits so well that is probably overkill.
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Goose
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 7:03pm |
This is the 4th winter with the cover on it, although the first winter really doesn't count as the POD was in a cave all winter. The last three have been outside and covered, no peeling of any of the decals, no mold issues and it stays clean all year as I keep the cover on it unless we are going out.
Spent $400 for the cover from FR when we bought the POD, well worth the price. Ours is canvas so I wonder if someone else is making the covers for FR. Goose
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Craneman
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 7:44pm |
We got a cover with our 2010 174 and have never used it, haven't even taken it out of the canvas bag. We keep it in our dry loft. Could make someone a heck of a deal,as we don't need it.
Moe
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kymooses
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 9:10pm |
Originally posted by G-Force
I'm thinking a cover for my new 178 wouldnt be a bad idea. Forest River now stocks a cover made
by “R,D &G”, sold only by FR. for $400. They say it has a zip-off
door. Breathable polyester w/a urethane
coating (so how is it breathable?) so
moisture wont build up. Their 18’(?)
model fits 178 Hood River editions, and garage models. FR now makes a 19’ 179, and they have an even
longer cover to fit that model. FR says that preventing sun fading is the primary purpose, and that the Cool Vanilla (lamilux 3000) shouldn’t
fade, but the decals will peel off. Snow getting into the a/c isn’t a problem. So the question is, is it worth $400?
“Adventure Classics” makes a
custom cover for Rpods, and they sell for $144 on Amazon. They look just like the description of the RDG one for $400, but as of early winter 2014, they didnt make one long enough to fit the 178. The 2 sizes available are too small. Maybe with the popularity of 178s and the new longer 179, they'll come out with a 3rd, larger size in the future. So my questions: Does anyone have experience with the RDG cover, and is a cover worth the expense?
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The third larger sized one from Classic Accessories launched in December, it is available now instead of the one from Forest River.
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John Roots
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 2:22pm |
On a related subject, I'm looking for an RDome for my 171. Any thoughts on who sells them? Haven't seen anything on eBay.
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kymooses
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 2:29pm |
Originally posted by John Roots
On a related subject, I'm looking for an RDome for my 171. Any thoughts on who sells them? Haven't seen anything on eBay. |
yuh i've not seen them on ebay lately either.
many online rv places and even camping world have them but they are cheaper from Forest River directly right now.
haven't seen anyone sell one here since last season. once the camping season really kicks into gear you might see someone trying to sell one here. some owners just don't use them and you can get good deals.
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headcold
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 6:41pm |
For my 172, I bought a cover from Northern Tool. It fit well. It was construction of a light, Tyvek type material, but it turned out it was highly durable, particularly in our occasional 60-70 MPH winds. My current 177 came with the Forest River cover, make of a heavier material. It also fits well, but heavier and more difficult to slide over the top of the pod, particularly over that sword-like TV antenna, but it is equally durable. There is enough give and space between the pod and either cover to keep it well ventilated and mold-free - at least in semi-arid SW MT.
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headcold
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 6:43pm |
Regarding buying a 171. I thought that I saw one for sale - used - at Broadmoor RV in Pasco when I picked up my new used 177 in late November. Call Bill Michaels there to check if it is still there.The phone number for Broadmoor is on the web.
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