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    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
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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.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post 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
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Thanks. The video is very good 
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Posts: 83 		Direct Link To This Post 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. 
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Yes, the video is helpful. The only question then is what length would be needed for a 179.
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Posts: 2627 		Direct Link To This Post 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".
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Depends on how long your slide is. Camping world website explains how to measure them.
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Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post 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.
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Posts: 83 		Direct Link To This Post 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. 
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