New R-Pod 196 Hood River Owners

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   We have a slide out cover for our 179---but, it is canvas. I don't know the brand or manufacturer  because it came with the POd when we bought it used from a dealer.  It works well-it does keep branches, leaves, etc off the slide out roof.  We use a standard sheet rock bucket with screw lid for the "ladder" and it is easy to install. When it's wet, we roll it up and stuff it in it's storage bag and hang it on a clothesline when we get home.
I would say that it works a lot better than nothing, but obviously not as good as an automatic unit. It does require some installation/removal at each campsite and can be a pain if wet. It doesn't seem to flap in the wind. It's not pretty,but effective.  I guess I would buy one if it was $75 or so.
Vann

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Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1066	Topic: New R-Pod 196 Hood River Owners Posted: 10 Jul 2020 at 6:07pm
	We have a slide out cover for our 179---but, it is canvas. I don't know the brand or manufacturer because it came with the POd when we bought it used from a dealer. It works well-it does keep branches, leaves, etc off the slide out roof. We use a standard sheet rock bucket with screw lid for the "ladder" and it is easy to install. When it's wet, we roll it up and stuff it in it's storage bag and hang it on a clothesline when we get home. I would say that it works a lot better than nothing, but obviously not as good as an automatic unit. It does require some installation/removal at each campsite and can be a pain if wet. It doesn't seem to flap in the wind. It's not pretty,but effective. I guess I would buy one if it was $75 or so. Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

mdfairbairn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 2019 Location: NKY Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 10 Jul 2020 at 9:09am
	Welcome, we are also new 196 owners this year. We have had ours out three times so far and are loving it! I to was thinking about the slide awning cover after seeing them on others campers and having a little rain come in during a downpour on our first outing when I didn't have the pod quite level side to side. :-)
	Mike & Cindy \| 2020 rp196 \| 2011 Taco

PhoebeTheDog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2020 Location: california Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 26 Jun 2020 at 1:18pm
	Can I ask which awning you purchased? We are proud owners of a 2020 176 and are looking to make sure we maintain it properly! Also wondering about the approximate cost (installed). We are in Northern California...
	Christopher & Robin 2013 Honda Ridgeline New 2020 R pod 176 owner! Mill Valley, CA

crw8sr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 25 Mar 2020 at 5:04pm
	We have a slide out awning and back up camera. Love both. I have the back up camera wired so it is always on. I like seeing what's going on back there.
	Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck.

mjlrpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214	Posted: 25 Mar 2020 at 8:29am
	As i stated earlier in the thread, I do have the slide out awning. It wasn't cheap, like 700.00 installed if i'm remembering correctly. I had the b/u camera and awning added at the same time, so price is a little foggy. I can only say good things about it so far. I really think the biggest pro is making sure no rain gets on top of the slide. I honestly didn't want a slide out, but with the awning, I barely even think about it. I also would seriously suggest the b/u camera. It's really helpful for lane changes, and watching traffic on the highway when towing.
	2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding

crw8sr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 24 Mar 2020 at 6:29pm
	Love ours.
	Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 24 Mar 2020 at 3:50pm
	I was a bit too cheap to buy an automatic slide-out cover. I made one instead. I'm actually on my second one as the first wore out. It is totally manual and I do use my ladder to install and remove it. I would prefer an automatic one, but I haven't found one at the price point that would cause me to get it yet. It is written up in my mods.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Raybob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Feb 2020 Location: Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 24 Mar 2020 at 1:55pm
	Our dealer didn't suggest a topper for the slideout...... I haven't investigated the benefits but would like to hear about them if you get any info.... Diane and I are bummed not being out camping right now
	It's never to late to live Happily Ever After! 2020.5 R-Pod 196 Hood River 2018 Titan Pro4X

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 14 Mar 2020 at 11:33am
	Not sure that would work with wet sticky leaves so you might want to bring a broom as backup. Sometimes old tech can be best
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Linward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Feb 2020 Location: Oregon Coast Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Posted: 14 Mar 2020 at 11:27am
	After talking with trailer owners at work, I also purchased a small leaf blower which I will use to blow the debris from the top of the slide in lieu of a broom (I hope). The one I got was corded and will need an external source of electriicity, but they also had battery powered units. Just a thought.
	It's all about choices.