R-pod Owners Forum : Slide topper https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Slide topper Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:32:09 +0000 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:37:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12472 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Slide topper : Either the 10' or 9 1/2'... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118795#118795 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12472
Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 3:37pm

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.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:37:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118795#118795 Slide topper : I got the 98-105" length... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118793#118793 Author: TheBum
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Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 2:09pm

I got the 98-105" length with our Carefree Slide Cover (original version) and it fits perfectly.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:09:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118793#118793 Slide topper : Originally posted by StephenH Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118791#118791 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12472
Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 1:25pm

Originally posted by StephenH

Originally posted by mcarter

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.
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.
I just went out and checked. The outside flange of our 2016/2017 RP-179 is right at 109". The keder rail is almost exactly the same dimension. Not to get too nit-picky, but plus 6" puts that right at 115" or 9 feet, 7 inches. Give or take .04".

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:25:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118791#118791 Slide topper : Originally posted by mcarterAs... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118788#118788 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12472
Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 9:29am

Originally posted by mcarter

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.
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.
]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:29:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118788#118788 Slide topper : Installed mine by myself with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118787#118787 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 12472
Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 9:09am

Installed mine by myself with the help of a 6' stepladder to hold one end up.  It'd doable.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:09:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118787#118787 Slide topper : As others have posted, you just... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118786#118786 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12472
Posted: 11 Dec 2018 at 9:01am

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.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:01:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118786#118786 Slide topper : Originally posted by StephenHYes,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118779#118779 Author: Awchief
Subject: 12472
Posted: 10 Dec 2018 at 9:17pm

Originally posted by StephenH

Yes, the video is helpful. The only question then is what length would be needed for a 179.

From experience I would recommend you follow the very clear instructions on ETrailer for your specific trailer. 
]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:17:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118779#118779 Slide topper : If you have a 179, two people... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118772#118772 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12472
Posted: 10 Dec 2018 at 10:56am

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.]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:56:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118772#118772 Slide topper : Depends on how long your slide... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118769#118769 Author: 1016
Subject: 12472
Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 9:23pm

Depends on how long your slide is. Camping world website explains how to measure them.]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:23:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118769#118769 Slide topper : Originally posted by StephenHYes,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118768#118768 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12472
Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 9:23pm

Originally posted by StephenH

Yes, the video is helpful. The only question then is what length would be needed for a 179.
According to the video, the topper should be 6" more than the outside flange of the slider. "About 3" on each side".
]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:23:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118768#118768 Slide topper : Yes, the video is helpful. The... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118767#118767 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12472
Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 8:32pm

Yes, the video is helpful. The only question then is what length would be needed for a 179.]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:32:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118767#118767 Slide topper : Yes, I installed my Solara slide... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118766#118766 Author: Awchief
Subject: 12472
Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 8:27pm

Yes, I installed my Solara slide topper by myself. Doable if you are handy but would be much easier with a helper. ]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:27:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118766#118766 Slide topper : Thanks. The video is very good... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118760#118760 Author: 1016
Subject: 12472
Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 3:55pm

Thanks. The video is very good ]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:55:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118760#118760 Slide topper : Here is link to video: https:... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118759#118759 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12472
Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 3:12pm

Here is link to video:

https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-solera-slide-topper-2017-forest-river-forester-lcv000165063.aspx]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:12:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118759#118759 Slide topper : etrailer.com has an excellent... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118758#118758 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12472
Posted: 09 Dec 2018 at 3:09pm

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.]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:09:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118758#118758 Slide topper : This has been asked I know but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118756#118756 Author: 1016
Subject: 12472
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.SmileSmile]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 12:53:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12472&PID=118756#118756