R-pod Owners Forum : Slide-out cover? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Slide-out cover? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:21:44 +0000 Fri, 04 May 2018 16:54:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11515 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Slide-out cover? : We have a number of trees in our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108716#108716 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11515
Posted: 04 May 2018 at 4:54pm

We have a number of trees in our yard. The cover I made helps keep these along with small sticks which get blown down in the wind off the top of the slide-out. It does also seem to help with heat as it provides an air gap between it and the top of the slide-out, shading it in the process. I had originally gotten up on a ladder with a Swiffer (TM) and swept the leaves, etc. off the top of the slide-out. Now, I still get up there, but it is to pull the cover off prior to retracting the slide-out.]]> Fri, 04 May 2018 16:54:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108716#108716 Slide-out cover? : That being said in the 7 years... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108713#108713 Author: jato
Subject: 11515
Posted: 04 May 2018 at 4:45pm

That being said in the 7 years we have owned our 177 we have never had an issue of rain coming in due to a heavy thunderstorm.  Leaves apparently are kept out when we bring the slide 'in.' Just last week I took a physical look at the rubber seal on top, still in excellent condition . . .no cracking or dryness noted.  We haven't seen a need for the cover although many people have added this feature to their pod.]]> Fri, 04 May 2018 16:45:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108713#108713 Slide-out cover? : Also helps preserve the top seal... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108696#108696 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11515
Posted: 04 May 2018 at 1:18pm

Also helps preserve the top seal because it blocks UV light. Also, it will act as a shade when the sun is beating down; I don't think the slide has as much insulation as the rest of the camper.]]> Fri, 04 May 2018 13:18:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108696#108696 Slide-out cover? : Keeps debris off the top off the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108692#108692 Author: furpod
Subject: 11515
Posted: 04 May 2018 at 1:01pm

Keeps debris off the top off the slide, keeps rain away from the roof opening.
]]> Fri, 04 May 2018 13:01:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108692#108692 Slide-out cover? : Hey guys, we are picking up our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11515&PID=108691#108691 Author: HandsCamping
Subject: 11515
Posted: 04 May 2018 at 12:57pm

Hey guys, we are picking up our new 2018 176 R-pod in the morning. I have seen several posts about slide-out covers, but I was wondering what their purpose was. Is it necessary that we get one? If so, what is the best?

We are new to the slide-out world.
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