I have some comments and a question about the new Polaris Slingshot covers.
Neither the new Slingshot Slingshade All-Weather Cover (https://slingshot.polaris.com/…unctional/covers/2884670/) nor the Slingshot All-Weather Cover (https://slingshot.polaris.com/…unctional/covers/2883563/) are currently available. The Polaris website lists both as available in Feb 2020 and allows folks to sign up for email notification when available. It currently looks like Polaris is using the same picture (the non-Slingshade version) for both listings.
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Here is the Slingshot All-Weather Cover description -
Slingshot All-Weather Cover - Black
Item # 2883563
$464.99 USD
Coming February 2020
This product is in production and will be available for purchase soon.
Visit a Polaris dealership to learn more about our accessories, parts, apparel and service options.
Features
- One Slingshot All Weather Full Cover
- Fully protects your Slingshot wherever your ride takes you
- Protects Slingshot in the garage from dust and any small impacts
- When trailering, protects Slingshot from sun and the elements
- During storage, provides full coverage and reliable surface protection
- Features soft liner that won’t damage any surface finishes
Description
The Slingshot Full Cover protects your vehicle wherever your ride takes you. In the garage it stays protected from dust and any small bumps, and if you need to trailer it to another spot, it's safe from sun and weather. Features a soft liner that won’t damage the finish. (Emphasis added)
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The Slingshade All-Weather Cover uses the same general descriptions, but never specifically mentions use when trailering. - Slingshot Slingshade All-Weather Cover - Black
Item # 2884670
$474.99 USD
Coming February 2020
This product is in production and will be available for purchase soon.
Visit a Polaris dealership to learn more about our accessories, parts, apparel and service options.
Features
- One Slingshade All Weather Cover
- Durable, water-resistant, all-weather cover is custom-fit for Slingshot with Slingshade installed
- Keeps your Slingshot clean and protects it from the elements
- Ensures your Slingshot is clean and dry for your next ride
- Polyester cover is engineered for outdoor storage
- Features soft liner that won’t damage any of the vehicle’s finishes
- Slingshot makes no claims that this cover will protect your vehicle in event of a severe weather event
Description
Protect your Slingshot with this durable, water-resistant, all-weather cover that is custom-fit for a Slingshot with a Slingshade installed. This cover protects your Slingshot from the elements, ensuring that it’s clean and dry for your next ride. This polyester cover is engineered for outdoor storage and it features a soft liner that won’t damage the vehicle’s finish. Slingshot makes no claims that this cover will protect your vehicle in the event of a severe weather event.
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Given the relatively close pricing and overall description, it doesn't really make sense to me that Polaris would manufacture a trailering cover that does NOT fit the Slingshade, but not offer the same trailering feature for the Slingshade-equipped Slingshot.
Both new covers seem to have new part numbers compared to the original trailering cover (2880658), based on photos I found of the original trailering cover on EBay.
IF the Slingshade All-Weather cover is also suitable for trailering, I was thinking about buying one to see if it also fits my TD Gen 2 Top, but I'd like more info before risking the expense.
Anybody have any additional info that might help me decide?