Slide out cover, best one to choose?

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   Well, still some time on our hands before we can get back out on the road!
We have a 2015 RP179 and as we often camp out in the Rockies, often under fir trees, we want to install an after market slide out cover. Searching through the posts there are several makes of slide out cover for the RP179 that have been recommended, my question is basically which one was the easiest to retrofit, I am not a mechanical engineer, and which one proved to be the most reliable? Any responses much appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Stay well and stay healthy in these difficult times.

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Rana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2018 Location: Canmore Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Topic: Slide out cover, best one to choose? Posted: 25 May 2020 at 4:42pm
	Well, still some time on our hands before we can get back out on the road! We have a 2015 RP179 and as we often camp out in the Rockies, often under fir trees, we want to install an after market slide out cover. Searching through the posts there are several makes of slide out cover for the RP179 that have been recommended, my question is basically which one was the easiest to retrofit, I am not a mechanical engineer, and which one proved to be the most reliable? Any responses much appreciated. Thanks so much, Stay well and stay healthy in these difficult times.
	Rana Stay well and stay healthy in these difficult times.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 25 May 2020 at 5:17pm
	I went with Lippert that etrailer sells. I have had good luck with etrailer and the price was reasonable. The 179 is a little bigger, you get choice of black or white. I went with white, now might go with black. It is NOT a one person install, so have help ready. Happy I did it.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Rana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2018 Location: Canmore Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 25 May 2020 at 5:25pm
	Thanks Mike, I really appreciate the speedy reply. Lippert does seem to be the most popular. It would seem that white would be more reflective, no? I could see that dust, dirt and grime would really show up, but just wondering if black would absorb too much heat if we actually get a campsite out in the open once in a while? Did your helper have to be technical in any way? Just wondering which neighbour to spring this on!
	Rana Stay well and stay healthy in these difficult times.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 25 May 2020 at 5:39pm
	It is a good quality product. I just get a little tired climbing up and cleaning it, it does show everything. You have to clean it, it doesn't wipe off. It's several inches off the top of the slide, so heat transfer is kinda iffy, either way you'll be fine, just something to think about. My helper was my wife, she is reliable , you don't need a lot of technical expertise, you just don't have enough hands to everything steady and there is some counter force from the reel up mechanism.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Rana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2018 Location: Canmore Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 25 May 2020 at 5:44pm
	Thanks again, perhaps you are right and black might be better, lots of effort to get up there, and I really wanted to dump the heavy ladder! I'll let you know how it goes!
	Rana Stay well and stay healthy in these difficult times.

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 May 2020 at 8:41pm
	Lippert from e-trailer. Installed it myself.
	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.

JR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 31 Aug 2018 Location: Manistee, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 343	Posted: 26 May 2020 at 7:33am
	I got a Dometic cover from my dealer and have used it for about a year now and am very satisfied with the unit. I went with the color black and glad I did, it doesn't show much discoloration/staining. I installed it myself on a 179 and I found that I desperately need my wife's extra set of hands because I used the kinder rail or "drip/gutter rail" to attach the cover to the trailer (I didn't install a second kinder rail for the awning, which was included in the parts for the awning). Needed the extra set of hands feeding the awning into the drip rail. Other than that the installation was straight forward. Also I did not install the anti billowing devise due to space restrictions and in the closed position the cover is protected from the wind by the front drain. I have not experienced any problems with the awning or the way it is installed. Have fun with the project and then have more fun using it!!
	Jay 179/2019

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: 26 May 2020 at 11:00am
	Mine is a dometic. I've had it a year with no issues. After one winter, it's in excellent shape.
	2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding

Rana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2018 Location: Canmore Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 29 May 2020 at 10:55am
	Thanks, everyone, for the advice and your experiences with the awnings. Now I just have to make a choice about which make to buy, and I guess price and availability will be the deciding factors! I'll let you all know how I get on!
	Rana Stay well and stay healthy in these difficult times.