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psaman 
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Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
 Topic: Slide Out CoverPosted: 11 Jan 2011 at 2:12pm |
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I remember reading a thread or a post last year, about a cover for the slide out. I have searched, but cannot find anything. There is a groove/channel up there that looks similar to the r-dome channel. Does anybody have any info on this? Thanks.
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rpodcamper.com
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Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Reading, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3990 |
Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 9:59pm |
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I dont remember a post here about it. I do remember someting about Forest River not wanting people to cover that area up but I may be wrong on that also.
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Pawpod
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Joined: 10 Jan 2011 Location: Regina Sask Online Status: Offline Posts: 137 |
Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 10:08pm |
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I think you may have read that on rpodnation. I remember that post also
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psaman
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Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
Posted: 12 Jan 2011 at 3:05pm |
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Yes it was on the other forum; someone made a cover themselves and it looked nice. Have not heard anything about Forest River not wanting that covered up though. I wonder why the channel is there?
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rpodcamper.com
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Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:16pm |
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I did a bit more checking and called my dealer to ask about the slideouts and what the channel was for. They told me it acts like a rain gutter. I then asked about putting a cover on it and they said that Forest River had advised them not to. They are not sure why but was going with that.
If your camper is out of warrenty you could go to an awning shop and have one made if you wanted. Just keep an eye on it and see if it does anything.
I don't have a slide on mine as I have the 171 model so I can not try it.
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psaman
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Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:24pm |
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Yea, I don't see what harm it would do, especially if it just covered the top, to keep debris off and possibly pooling water. Now if it was too long it might cover the fridge vents, but that would block the window and who would want that?
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harleyguy1
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Joined: 04 Dec 2010 Location: texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Posted: 17 Jan 2011 at 4:23pm |
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I spoke with Forest River today, they will have a 'Topper' out in about 3 months. And that is what the rail is for over the slide out, to mount a 'Topper' (cover)
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techntrek
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Posted: 17 Jan 2011 at 6:28pm |
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Makes sense, since other campers have them for their slide-outs. Thanks for the update.
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psaman
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Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
Posted: 17 Jan 2011 at 6:31pm |
That's good news; I can't wait for it to come out. Thanks. |
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