Slide out topper
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Topic: Slide out topper
Posted By: Steve 911
Subject: Slide out topper
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 8:40pm
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Hi all, I am interested in a 2017 Rpod 180. My question is, does anyone know if the frame above the slide out will support the installation of a slide out topper? I have the new brochure but it doesn't offer a topper so I'm wondering about it. All replies are greatly appreciated. Steve ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 9:51pm
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It should. Some people use the PahaQue topper, which is a manual unit. I made one (you can see it in my mods). An automatic one would be nice, but my manual one was much less expensive.
------------- 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: Steve 911
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 11:00pm
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Love your mods. You are quite handy... Thanks for your response. Steve ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 9:20am
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Yes it will. After 5 years, no complaints.
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Posted By: Steve 911
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 10:37am
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Thank you furpod ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 11:26am
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We installed an automatic slide topper from Carefree of Colorado. We've been very happy with it.
http://carefreeofcolorado.com/products/slideout-cover.html - http://carefreeofcolorado.com/products/slideout-cover.html Click on Configure Product and then on the "Learn More..." link in the Awning Length section to figure out what length you need. |
Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 12:41am
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Steve, I put a Carefree slide topper on last weekend. Bought it from our local RV dealer, Someone ordered it and never picked it up, Goes for about $260 if you order one. He gave it to me for cost to get rid of it. Took about an hour to put on, looks way harder than it is, came with good instructions. I used the stock rail that came on the pod. Rgds John    ------------- http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&title=slopod-180-mods-johnsue - SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost 
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Posted By: Steve 911
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 12:49am
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Thanks John for your reply. Looks great. I was wondering about attaching a slide topper to the pod. Looks like a slick installation using the existing rail. Thank for posting the pics as well. Happy Thanksgiving Steve ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 11:06am
| The topper for our 179 was a lot more difficult to install, mainly because of the length of the slideout. It required two people. Spreading the rail opening on the end we were feeding the fabric into really helped, but we still had to work around the little rain spout on the end of the rail. It was well worth the effort though. |
Posted By: Neserk
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 2:17pm
| What is the purpose of a slide out topper? Just wondering because we've switched our 1st choice R-Pod to one with a slide-out. Wondering if this is something we will want to invest in. |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 4:00pm
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------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 4:08pm
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The slide topper is a very good and important thing that you will find standard on most high end RVs. It's primary purpose is to keep falling debris off the slide including leaves, acorns, branches, snow, ice, and rain. This allows you to close the slide without climbing up and clearing it with a broom. With the topper everything just rolls off as you close the slide. If you don't clear the slide roof you can damage the slide and/or its seals or prevent it from closing properly. A secondary benefit is some shade provided for a cooler interior.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Steve 911
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 6:28pm
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I'm thinking it will keep me from climbing up on something to sweep leaves, and debris that might fall onto the top of the slide out while it's out. I feel it's probably good to not have stuff on there when moving the slide back in..just my $.02 ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
Posted By: Steve 911
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 11:38pm
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Thanks Charlie. You said it better than I could...lol ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
Posted By: uptowndebbie
Date Posted: 26 May 2017 at 1:38pm
just an extra post - we took ours out last week - it snowed quite a bit one night and don't have cover. We slid in the slideout without thinking about the snow. When it melted that afternoon, water dripped everywhere inside the trailer 
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