Exterior Protectant Coating

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   Hi everyone!  We are just in the process of purchasing an R-Pod 177 and becoming brand new members of the R-Pod Nation.  We are wondering about whether or not it is worth it to have the exterior protective coating put on our R-Pod.  Have people not gotten the coating and wished they had?  Do those of you with the coating think it makes a positve difference?  Thank you for your feedback. 
Jon and Pam Melander
Spicer Mn

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catspaw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote catspaw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Exterior Protectant Coating Posted: 05 Sep 2012 at 12:58pm
	Hi everyone! We are just in the process of purchasing an R-Pod 177 and becoming brand new members of the R-Pod Nation. We are wondering about whether or not it is worth it to have the exterior protective coating put on our R-Pod. Have people not gotten the coating and wished they had? Do those of you with the coating think it makes a positve difference? Thank you for your feedback. Jon and Pam Melander Spicer Mn

Racer\|X\| Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Status: Offline Points: 138	Post Options Post Reply Quote Racer\|X\| Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 2012 at 7:53pm
	Did you buy yours from Jerry Lundegaard? Not sure what "protective coating" you are referring to, I would recommend a good waxing.

ron_whitt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Location: Chesterville On Status: Offline Points: 277	Post Options Post Reply Quote ron_whitt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 2012 at 8:38pm
	I believe cat is referring to the "gel coating" on the trailer. Our trailer had the gel coating on the trailer, and it does seem to make it easier to wash/wax the pod.
	Ron & Shirley W 2007 FJ Cruiser 2012 177.. "EHHH" R Pod" its a canadian thing..

BSAJim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote BSAJim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 9:40am
	Racer[x] - too funny - I wonder how many will get the Fargo reference. As far as the dealer applied protective coating, this is something you will need to decide based on cost/effort. For $20, you can get the same treatment in a spray bottle from Camping World. The dealer is going to charge you for application and a huge profit markup. You have to decide if the cost is worth the effort required to apply the coating yourself. I found it to be really easy, and based upon reports from others, important to ensure your decals remain in good shape. Happy Trails! Jim & Carmen
	Jim & Carmen - San Jose, CA r-pod 177 and V-6 Highlander

brownd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote brownd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 10:37am
	< id="_npwlo" ="applicationpwlo" height="0">Jim, What is the name of the protective coating you can get from camping world? Thanks
	Dave

HuronSailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Status: Offline Points: 860	Post Options Post Reply Quote HuronSailor Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 10:41am
	Gel coat is the finish on the exterior fiberglass panels, just like all fiberglass boats. It's part of the manufacturing process, the visible part of the fiberglass composite panels that form the sides and roof of the rPod. It makes the surface smooth and is tinted while still liquid to provide the rPod's color. The pods are not painted. Gel coat is not an aftermarket item that can be applied by the dealer. It wouldn't surprise me to hear your dealer offer to "gel coat" the pod, though. I've never heard more misinformation than I have from ~~snake oil~~ RV salesmen. All you need is a periodic wax job. Meguiar's waxes are generally considered to be the best by car dudes. They make paste and spray waxes.
	.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: "arrrr"Pod 172 :: My Albums :: OurPod Blog ::

Seanl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Aug 2011 Location: New Brunswick Status: Offline Points: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote Seanl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 10:57am
	The only reason you even need wax on a fiberglass gel coat finish is to provide UV protection. Anyone who ever had a fiberglass boat for a while knows how the the gel coat finish oxidizes on the top side when the sun gets to it. Wax will prevent this. Other than that Gel Coat is just about indestructible.
	Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition

Camper Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05 Oct 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Status: Offline Points: 273	Post Options Post Reply Quote Camper Bob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 11:49am
	Glad you set us all straight. I was going to comment but I wasn't sure. Some of these salesmen graduated from the car salesman school that used to push undercoating, years ago, until the manufacturers did it at the factory. Pass on the gelcoat, as its already on. Waxing seems the best idea and Megiuirs seems to be the wax of choice. Safe Travels.
	Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 lb.) Mini Dachshund 2013 Rpod 171HRE (Pods-of-Luck) 2005 Chev. Tahoe

catspaw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote catspaw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 12:23pm
	Thanks, everyone, for your input. Nice to know we can put a question out there and get some feedback. And, no, we didn't buy our R-Pod from Jerry Lundegaard but from a very nice grandmother of fiour. Catspaw

Racer\|X\| Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Status: Offline Points: 138	Post Options Post Reply Quote Racer\|X\| Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 8:50pm
	Sorry to pick on Jerry...but love Fargo. Thanks for catching that one BSA. Like I said...wax away and you are gel coated.