galvanized front on new ones
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Topic: galvanized front on new ones
Posted By: Geri
Subject: galvanized front on new ones
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 6:09pm
| I've noticed that the new R pods have a galvanized front on them. Mine is getting nicked and would love to have this protection. Can I get this for mine? I have a 171 2011. |
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 7:00pm
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Why not just apply some of the clear sheet protection film that is made for that purpose. It is sold at some RV dealers, auto supply stores, marine shops, etc. Much less expensive, looks good, but will eventually have to be replaced which is a very simple task. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 11:54am
Kind of like a screen protector for RVs? 
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 1:46pm
Not at all. This is the type film I was referring to. It is available in a variety of sizes from different manufacturers and from various sources. Bob ] < method="post" id="handleBuy" name="handleBuy" ="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/handle-buy-/ref=dp_start-bbf_1_glance" style="margin: 0pt;" autocomplete="off">
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Posted By: ahefner
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 6:14pm
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We just bought a new car that has the clear bra on it and it seems like it will work well. When I had the windows tinted the owner of the tint shop said that they can also install the clear bra on vehicles as well. You may check with your local automotive window tint shop and see if they can add it for you if you decide to go that route.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 8:07pm
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------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Geri
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 10:28pm
| Good ideas.... does this stuff come in colors? I have several nicks that go clear through the paint. |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 12:54am
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All the ads I have seen are clear. It is supposed to be an "invisible" film. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 8:22pm
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Great idea...thanks. ------------- |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 9:59pm
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Here is a solution I used when I owned motor homes or was towing large travel trailers behind our trucks. We mounted them so they were removable when not towing. http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/rock-solid-guard-for-pickup-trucks-and-suvs/42253 Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2013 at 10:28pm
You can buy the diamond plate front piece from Forest River. It's a really nice look, I saw one right after if had been installed just today. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2013 at 12:00pm
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And it's an easy instal too. The factory put one on another camper while we were having body work done, took about an hour. I like the clear bra idea.. ------------- |