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    Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 7:58am
I saw an R-Pod this week which had an cover/awning installed over the slide out, and thought it might be a good idea to keep leaves, etc. off the slide-out roof.
 
Have any of you guys installed one? If so, where did you get it, and did you install it yourself?

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When I bought my 177 I had the dealer throw in an awning for the slide out. My brother, who has had 4 trailers over the past 25 years, recommended it to not only prevent  leaves and debris, but also as an added protection against heavy rains. I think it's a good preventative measure.
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When we bought our 177 last year that cover was not available.  It was the subject of a thread or two. I guess it's out now. Will try and contact Forrest River to see if available.
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I too would like to get one of these covers.  Can you tell us ball park price?
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I would like to see a picture of the awning, if you had time to post it.
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I'm interested in this, too. I don't see it listed on the Forest River web site (not surprisingly). Is this a Forest River product or aftermarket?
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Aftermarket is where we are going..

Ours came with the mount on the body.. It will take a 73" awning.

We will be ordering and installing this one soon..
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GRrrr.. no edit.. for those who don't want to click the link, it's $245.10 + shipping. I have ordered parts from this company for our A/S, been very happy with them.



GGGRRRrrrrr... now I find the edit option... lol.

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Ours was aftermarket, and I got the dealer to throw it in. I think he said the regular price was around $300 - $350, so the price quote Furpod got, plus labor, makes sense.
      Sorry no pics right now - I'm at work. I'll try and post a couple tomorrow while I'm at the campsite.
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Sorry for the pictures delay -work has been a bear. I hate it when the job gets in the way of my real life! My Buyer's agreement lists it as "slideout topper", and it's made by Dometic.
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