HOTRODPRIMER
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Nov 6, 2016 17:20:34 GMT -8
My garage doors are not tall enough to get my Shasta inside so I'm looking for a cover to offer some protection,I'm looking for advice from the members here. Danny
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Post by vikx on Nov 6, 2016 21:54:21 GMT -8
Check out the Rpod 150. They fit my hams perfectly. The 170 is a bigger cover, fits a 15' body.
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Post by nccamper on Nov 7, 2016 5:21:46 GMT -8
Check out the Rpod 150. They fit my hams perfectly. The 170 is a bigger cover, fits a 15' body. So the rpod 150 cover would be a little small for a 13 1/2' ham?
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Post by vikx on Nov 7, 2016 20:59:22 GMT -8
The 150 Rpod cover works for the smaller hams, up to 13 feet body size. I think they are called "Overdrive Polypro rpod 150". If you need more, the 170 fits up to 15 foot bodies.
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Post by Hamlet on Nov 10, 2016 12:33:12 GMT -8
The RPod 150 fits our Compact perfectly, even with the wings. It should also fit an Airflyte sized trailer without wings. We found one online. For just $109. It has already held up through some pretty nasty rain and wind. We're keeping our fingers crossed.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Nov 10, 2016 18:38:03 GMT -8
Thanks,who sells this cover? Danny
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Post by vikx on Nov 10, 2016 22:36:37 GMT -8
Danny, do a search for Overdrive Polypro R pod cover. You'll find the best price that way.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 20:23:29 GMT -8
Interesting, yesterday the wife saw a listing on ebay for a specifically stated Shasta compact cover with zipper door entry. No idea of the quality, but it sure does demonstrate the increased spotlight of these campers last few years.
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Post by roadturn on Aug 27, 2018 6:26:22 GMT -8
Is a canned ham camp trailer an r-pod? What does r-pod mean? My Tramper is an 11-footer. Would this be the cover to get? www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-OverDrive-PolyPRO-Trailer/dp/B00GZLR7J0/I'm in Central Oregon and we can get heavy snows. My Tramper won't fit in the garage. Going to have to winter over somehow without roof damage or kicking off mold. More questions: Should I leave a propane light on during frigid nights? Should I leave an electric light on? What steps can I take to weather over without damage? The nights are turning cold already. I want to be prepared before the snow starts falling.
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Post by datac on Aug 27, 2018 7:47:36 GMT -8
Well, here's my cover rant. I would strongly, strongly recommend against the use of a cover. In collector car circles the topic comes up periodically, and I've seen the results firsthand on too many occassions. There are multiple problems caused by covers, and they're far more serious than problems caused by exposure. First off, most people buy covers they think are going to keep their vehicle dry. These are the cheapest covers on the market, but they also do the most damage. Since they can't breathe, they trap moisture (either moisture constantly rising above dirt/gravel, evaporation from the hard slab underneath, condensation, atmospheric, etc.- it's always there) against the paint and, while in the sun, cook it at high temperatures. The result is paint adhesion failure, and can happen as quickly as a year or two. It looks much like fisheye, and repair means taking the vehicle back to bare metal. Breathable covers are available, usually made of non-woven fabric (Kimberly Clark is the most common manufacturer) but they are many, many times more expensive, and because they do let water through, are rarely chosen. Secondly, all covers, even the $$$ breathable ones, will cause abrasion to the vehicle surface as they move in the breeze. It may not sound like much, but even if the vehicle is operating-room clean (it won't be) that cover will grind against it like sandpaper 24 hours a day. Paint will be sanded off, polished metal will be fogged, etc., etc. The results aren't pretty. It's easy to spot a vehicle that's been stored for any period of time with a cover. It happened to me more than once before I got the clue. The only proper use for a vehicle cover is to keep dust off while parked inside a garage, and flannel is the best choice for that. You'd be far better off putting your money towards a cheap Harbor-Freight style temporary carport than any kind of cover. I would never, ever leave a propane lantern burning unattended. A 100w incandescent bulb will put out a surprising amount of heat in an enclosed space like that. You don't need to make it comfortable, just keep it above freezing. Make certain that all of your fluids are drained (including any drain traps) and you're probably fine anyway, but if you're really concerned than a 100w bulb or two will probably do the job. If you're still concerned you could run a small electric space heater, but that's almost certainly overkill.
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