Slide-out top cleaning
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Topic: Slide-out top cleaning
Posted By: Subzilla
Subject: Slide-out top cleaning
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 9:17am
This new-to-me slide-out thing generated a question when I looked on the top of the slide (when retracted inside the camper) and saw pollen and other small woods debris on it. How would one sweep or clean the top of this prior to camp departure? Step ladder and broom? Big towel? Any other tricks to doing this? Never thought to do this on the 2 trips we've taken in it.
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Mark
Concord, NC
2017 RP 179 "Podzilla"
2011 Silverado 1500 4X4
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Posted By: Bama Pod
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 9:45am
I throw a step-ladder into the truck when loading.
Before breaking camp and retracting I always:
1. Dry towel or sweep all big debris off top of slide.
2. Moisten the towel and clean top of slide.
Step 2 may be overkill - I don't want to pull in dirt/dust into interior.
But Step 1 is vital. Does not really matter how you do it, but be sure you do.
If retract with gum-ball, pine-cone, branch, etc. on top the rubber seal could get badly damaged/destroyed.
Plus while cleaning it all can be inspected again.
Or do like others and install a slide-topper,
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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL
2017 Ford F250
2017 Airstream 26U
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 11:25am
Originally posted by Bama Pod
Or do like others and install a slide-topper, |
+1. That's what we did.
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Posted By: cjscinta
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 1:28pm
I keep a step ladder and a towel with me on every trip. I noticed that the first time I brought the slide in. There was moisture, pollen, etc still on top of the slide. No good.
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2017 R-pod 179
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 4:28pm
+2 carry a step ladder, not a 16' footer. I have a collapsible and extendable sweep brush that allows me to sweep the slide out.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 8:29pm
A Swiffer (but not the wet jet) or equivalent works well for cleaning things off the top of the slide-out as well.The benefit is that you can toss the dirty cleaning pad when you are done.
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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
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Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 18 May 2017 at 7:00am
Will add these things to the "list". Thanks for the ideas!
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Mark
Concord, NC
2017 RP 179 "Podzilla"
2011 Silverado 1500 4X4
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Posted By: pedalho
Date Posted: 18 May 2017 at 8:01am
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We learned our lesson after an inch or so of snow. We didn't even think about snow until I closed the slide out and oh what a mess.
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 18 May 2017 at 3:16pm
Snow and ice adds a new dimension. I like the Swiffer post, but that doesn't fix weather stuff. I retracted my slide in rain once, wiped up water, it will come in with it.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 19 May 2017 at 8:16am
I think I may ponder adding the slide topper and be done with it. Thanks for the suggestions. Yet another item not mentioned by the FR manual or the dealer tech.
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Mark
Concord, NC
2017 RP 179 "Podzilla"
2011 Silverado 1500 4X4
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Posted By: mle
Date Posted: 19 May 2017 at 1:49pm
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Anyone have recommendations for a good slide topper?
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 19 May 2017 at 3:56pm
Pahaque sells them, I think around 99 bucks. They are one size fits all for Pod, I had to trim the keder rail adapter to get it to fit to my liking.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 19 May 2017 at 3:58pm
My bad, the 179 cover is different and 40 dollars more.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 19 May 2017 at 6:30pm
The PahaQue version is manual, like the one I made. I would prefer an automatic, roll-out slide cover, but that isn't in the budget right now.
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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
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 19 May 2017 at 6:33pm
+1 SH, little high dollar for the issue. Bit more than a step ladder and cleaning stuff.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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