A few newbie questions

I took a look at the FAQs and tried to retain as much as possible. I have a few questions that I was hoping a more experienced Podder could help me with:

1. Our 182G rear "garage" gasket (which runs the interior perimeter of the garage and seals against the garage lid) is coming apart in a 6" or so section on the top left hand side. It appears that from sitting at the dealer so long, the gasket stuck to the fiberglass and became partially separated. I tried silicone spray last week, and after lifting it today, it is still sticking. I asked around, and I've heard anything from cornstarch to belt dressing to armor all and other products. I wanted to check here first to see what experienced podders have used.

2. Is it worth getting a cover? I've heard that using a cover can create as many problems as it prevents if you don't buy the right one. When you buy the right cover, you pay for it, and the benefits are negligible (from what I've heard). Is it more important that I wash it bi-weekly and wax it 2-3 times a year? It is being stored in a back yard that is close to an oak tree.

3. I am learning how the pumps work and how certain appliances can run on either gas or electric (water heater, fridge). I am not sure if trying to run on electric when possible is a smarter choice, but for some reason, my gut tells me it would be more reliable.

4. How do I get the outside garage speakers to turn off individually so that we can watch a movie inside without pissing all the neighbors off? We've looked at the manual, but it is not the best as far as explanation of such items.

Thanks in advance for any help. I am reading all the manuals and trying to pick this up on my own, but surely listen when those wiser than myself speak.

Thanks for the input Tom. I have seen the cover that Northern Tool sells, but had heard that it doesn't cover the A/C unit very well. Could you post a picture of your Pod with the cover on it?

Don't know about the 182G, but my Northern Tool cover fits my 177 perfectly, including the a/c projection. They come in two sizes as I recall... I'm absolutely convinced (fitting issues aside) that if you decide on a cover, NT is the way to go.

I, too, run all my appliances on a/c current all the time.

Sixgunner wrote: Don't know about the 182G, but my Northern Tool cover fits my 177 perfectly, including the a/c projection. They come in two sizes as I recall... I'm absolutely convinced (fitting issues aside) that if you decide on a cover, NT is the way to go. I, too, run all my appliances on a/c current all the time.

The longest cover I see at Northern Tool is 190 in.   Most of our Pods are over 18 ft.  Is the 190" cover the one you have?