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thegrandpoohbah
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Topic: Roof vent cover cracked Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 10:28am |
So I just had a look at the interior of our new to us 2009 171 in preparation for de-winterizing it. I hear a little bit of wind whistling and look up to see that the roof vent cover has cracked. Doesn't look like there was any water damage luckily. Where can I find this part (keeping in mind I am in Canada) and how hard is it to replace?
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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport
2009 R-Pod 171
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Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
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Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 11:27am |
It is a standard 14" cover available in clear, smoked, or frosted at almost any RV supplier, brick & mortar or internet. Easy to replace, 10 minutes and a screwdriver.
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Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo
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Seanl
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Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 1:49pm |
Originally posted by Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
It is a standard 14" cover available in clear, smoked, or frosted at almost any RV supplier, brick & mortar or internet. Easy to replace, 10 minutes and a screwdriver. |
Or in Canada you can get them at Canadian Tire although I don't think they have the clear ones.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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thegrandpoohbah
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Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 4:49pm |
Awesome, thanks!
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thegrandpoohbah
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Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 11:10pm |
Got the ladder out today. I don't see any screws, looks like some sort of clip? Problem is I am short and don't have long arms. Is it safe to crawl on top of my R-pod on my belly? I can't reach otherwise. The little bit I did handle the cover ended up with me breaking a couple pieces off as it is really brittle. I have patched it with a bit of duct tape for now but it won't hold. I found a couple replacement covers at local stores today but none of them appear to have this type of mounting system. Any suggestions?
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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport
2009 R-Pod 171
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Leo B
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Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 7:26am |
Have you tried e-bay, camping world etc?
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
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2010 Rpod 171
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furpod
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Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 8:11am |
It's a spring loaded clip. Push down on the spring, while moving the lid away from the hinge attachment. It appears to have the model or part number right there on it.. google that info.
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thegrandpoohbah
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Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 10:35am |
Can't get close enough on a ladder to see it or reach it. Is it safe to climb up on top of the Pod? It didn't feel overly solid up there...
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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport
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TigerPawd
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Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 2:36pm |
Barring roof rot, there should be no problem. I was all over the roof of our #179 yesterday afternoon. I went up the side, using a good ladder. It sounds like your ladder may be a bit short for that. I'm not sure I would want to go up either end, but others may have more experience with that.
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Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs
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techntrek
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Posted: 28 Apr 2015 at 3:03pm |
Yes, it is ok to go on the roof.
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