R-pod Owners Forum : slide toppers

R-pod Owners Forum : slide toppers https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : slide toppers Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:43:50 +0000 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:56:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13569 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ slide toppers : We have an early 2017 RP 179 with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=137858#137858 Author: happywifehappylife
Subject: 13569
Posted: 30 Oct 2020 at 12:56pm

We have an early 2017 RP 179 with a Carefree topper that we have used for four years. Installation was my only issue; I'm too old to climb a ladder and handle something that heavy alone. Without help or the desire, I took the Pod and topper to an RV repair shop and had it put on there. It is a fairly simple operation with the equipment they have. I solved the issue of a thin exterior wall by asking for a backing plate on the inside of the sidewall placed at the forward end of the topper (which places it inside one of the cabinets above the dining area). We've had no issues with the operation of the topper and never since had to sweep leaves or other debris off the top of the topper. If $$$ is an issue, there is a cost to hire an RV technician to do the installation, but any one with mechanical skills, two ladders and a little help could do it without the cost of installation at a shop.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:56:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=137858#137858 slide toppers : No, have not purchased one yet.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=137838#137838 Author: Pod People
Subject: 13569
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 5:59pm

No, have not purchased one yet. Still wishing and trying to rationalize the $$$.

We have a canvas topper that came with the pod. It's functional, but a bit of a pain to install and remove.

We'll see what happens.

Vann

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:59:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=137838#137838 slide toppers : Vann,Did you ever decide on what... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=137820#137820 Author: JA-Pod
Subject: 13569
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 1:39pm

Vann,

Did you ever decide on what to do re the slide out cover?

john

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:39:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=137820#137820 slide toppers : I got a Dometic from the dealer... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131459#131459 Author: JR
Subject: 13569
Posted: 21 May 2020 at 8:17pm

I got a Dometic from the dealer I purchased the trailer from and am very satisfied with the unit. I installed it into the drain rail above the slide out on a 179. Had no problems with it. The fabric is 103" long (just as long as the slide out) and it could be a couple of inches longer. But they don't come that way the next size up is about 6" long (if my memory serves me correct). I was unable to install the anti-billowing "stop" do to space restrictions and this has not been a problem. The anti-billowing feature is only to stop the billowing while driving down the road, not while extended with the slide in the "out" position.

Again I am satisfied with the product.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 20:17:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131459#131459 slide toppers : I have a Lippert on my P0od, EXCELLENT.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131457#131457 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13569
Posted: 21 May 2020 at 6:25pm

I have a Lippert on my P0od, EXCELLENT. I bought it from etrailer.]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 18:25:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131457#131457 slide toppers : We have a Lippert Solera on our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131456#131456 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 13569
Posted: 21 May 2020 at 6:21pm

We have a Lippert Solera on our 190 that I installed. Works great and have no issues with it. ]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 18:21:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131456#131456 slide toppers : I would be very interested in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131453#131453 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13569
Posted: 21 May 2020 at 3:37pm

I would be very interested in reading any replies as well.]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 15:37:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131453#131453 slide toppers : I am interested in purchasing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131451#131451 Author: Pod People
Subject: 13569
Posted: 21 May 2020 at 3:19pm

I am interested in purchasing and installing a slide topper for our 179. The slide is 109"x22" and is a standard size(9'6"). I have looked at Carefree of Colorado, Lippert Solera, Camping World and Etrailer-a lot of different toppers and they all "seem" to be very similar. It seems like they all have a waterproof fabric, hardware included and come in black or white-prices vary from $299-$460 for the kit. I feel confident that we can install it correctly, I just don't have a good feeling about the differences and long term quality.

I read a couple of articles that claimed to be rating"the best slide toppers", but I think most of those are from industry magazines with healthy advertising revenues from the various slide topper companies. so are not really objective. However, at least 2 articles noted the Lippert Solera as their editor's choice.

does anyone have any experience with a slide topper? What are your thoughts ?

thanks for any input

Vann

]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 15:19:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13569&PID=131451#131451