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    Posted: 22 Jan 2018 at 10:43am
Hi Furpod I was reading the installation instructions and it mentioned not suitable for fiberglass or aluminum siding/framing... did you run into any issues during your install? I would think there are enough screws holding the weight of the slide assembly where this wouldn’t be an issue. 
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We had no issues. I purposely ran screws into the slide framing. Please note.. there are only 2 kinds of "siding" on a slide, either fiberglass or Aluminum.. So...
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I believe the siding on the 179's slide is wood. It sure looked like wood when I drilled the screws into it.
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It is "azdel", a composite.
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It is Lauan plywood, not Azdel. Unless Forest River has changed with the newer models, there is no Azdel used in the R-Pods. I visited the factory last year and saw them being constructed.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jan 2018 at 8:29pm
Originally posted by StephenH

It is Lauan plywood, not Azdel. Unless Forest River has changed with the newer models, there is no Azdel used in the R-Pods. I visited the factory last year and saw them being constructed.


I will try to remember to ask in the morning when I talk to the plant manager. It's a composite of some sort, in layers, and luan is one of the layers.. It may not be azdel on the outer layer, though that is what is in my head.. LOL
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I don't use a slide topper and haven't had a need so far.

Has anyone ever had an issue with NOT using one?
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I want to install a topper over my slideout because I’m tired of having to drag a small ladder around with me to sweep the leaves, pine needles etc. that accumulate on the top. I’m an old guy and would rather not have to deal with it.  
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jan 2018 at 11:00am
Originally posted by geewizard

I don't use a slide topper and haven't had a need so far.

Has anyone ever had an issue with NOT using one?


YES. In fact the reason we put one on the pod within weeks of buying it is we had friends that had a slide pretty much rot off the trailer in 18 months, due to bad seals. A topper would have prevented it. When they got the TT back from repair, (new slide, done by the factory) the FIRST thing they did was put a topper on it.
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I can buy a collapsible ladder for about the same price as a slide topper.  And a ladder would be handy to have around anyhow.

Anyone use this ladder?

https://www.amazon.com/GP-Logistics-SLDD7-Compact-Folding/dp/B009IJUL4O
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