Slide topper
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Topic: Slide topper
Posted By: 1016
Subject: Slide topper
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 12:53pm
This has been asked I know but has anyone installed the solera slide topper themselves and if so how hard is it and is it worth the money and effort? I live and park it where there are a lot of trees.
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 3:09pm
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etrailer.com has an excellent video of installing a slide topper on a 180. They recommend two people. I had my SO help with mine when installed and it was good show was there. The wind up function on it is stout. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 3:12pm
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Here is link to video:
https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-solera-slide-topper-2017-forest-river-forester-lcv000165063.aspx ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: 1016
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 3:55pm
| Thanks. The video is very good |
Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 8:27pm
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Yes, I installed my Solara slide topper by myself. Doable if you are handy but would be much easier with a helper. ------------- Michael |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 8:32pm
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Yes, the video is helpful. The only question then is what length would be needed for a 179.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 9:23pm
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: 1016
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 9:23pm
| Depends on how long your slide is. Camping world website explains how to measure them. |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2018 at 10:56am
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If you have a 179, two people is a must. I installed all the brackets for the Carefree of Colorado Slide Cover on our 179, but I needed from my wife when it came to sliding the fabric into the keder rail. Spreading the end of the rail where you're inserting fabric makes the job a lot easier. Carefree has a sizing guide on their website that requires taking a couple of measurements. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2018 at 9:17pm
From experience I would recommend you follow the very clear instructions on ETrailer for your specific trailer. ------------- Michael |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 9:01am
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As others have posted, you just need to know width of slide and add 6". I don't know what a 179 slide measures, I know it is big. My cover is 6 1/2' and the slide is 6', that's a 178 and a 180 I know of. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 9:09am
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Installed mine by myself with the help of a 6' stepladder to hold one end up. It'd doable. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 9:29am
I don't have mine here to confirm, but if I recall correctly, it was about 110" from outside edge of the flange to outside edge of the flange which, when 6" is added would mean that I would need a 9.5' or 10' cover depending on which way I round. I think I will measure the keder track to confirm the maximum length I can use when I get it back home from the dealer. I'm still waiting on an answer about the axle. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 1:25pm
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 2:09pm
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I got the 98-105" length with our Carefree Slide Cover (original version) and it fits perfectly. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 3:37pm
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Either the 10' or 9 1/2' would work. The slide out mounts have sufficient length to adapt. That would be for the etrailer provided one. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |