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I am having a hard time finding an original size roof top storage pod.
Does anyone have a source or an alternative that they like?

Thanks

Bob Mahowald
75 Glenbrook

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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #141865 is a reply to message #141848] Wed, 31 August 2011 15:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bob,
If your serious, we can get you a new one, but when we tell you the
price your going to back down.
There are used ones, but they are rather brittle.







On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Bob Mahowald
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> I am having a hard time finding an original size roof top storage pod.
> Does anyone have a source or an alternative that they like?
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> Thanks
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> Bob Mahowald
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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #141869 is a reply to message #141865] Wed, 31 August 2011 15:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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jimk wrote on Wed, 31 August 2011 15:05

Bob,
If your serious, we can get you a new one, but when we tell you the price your going to back down.
There are used ones, but they are rather brittle.
Do you sell used ones? There might be a way to reinforce them to not be so brittle.

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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #141872 is a reply to message #141869] Wed, 31 August 2011 16:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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we hvecouple of usedones here,

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> jimk wrote on Wed, 31 August 2011 15:05
>> Bob,
>> If your serious, we can get you a new one, but when we tell you the price your going to back down.
>> There are used ones, but they are rather brittle.
> Do you sell used ones?  There might be a way to reinforce them to not be so brittle.
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Re: roof top storage [message #141881 is a reply to message #141848] Wed, 31 August 2011 17:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Robert wrote on Wed, 31 August 2011 12:12

I am having a hard time finding an original size roof top storage pod.
Does anyone have a source or an alternative that they like?

Thanks

Bob Mahowald
75 Glenbrook


"Original size"? I thought all the storage pods were aftermarket.

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #141934 is a reply to message #141881] Thu, 01 September 2011 00:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Your correct, the pods did not come from the factory.

On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Steve Southworth <midlf@centurytel.net> wrote:
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> Robert wrote on Wed, 31 August 2011 12:12
>> I am having a hard time finding an original size roof top storage pod.
>> Does anyone have a source or an alternative that they like?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Bob Mahowald
>> 75 Glenbrook
>
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> "Original size"?  I thought all the storage pods were aftermarket.
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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #141938 is a reply to message #141934] Thu, 01 September 2011 02:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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jimk wrote on Thu, 01 September 2011 00:09

Your correct, the pods did not come from the factory.

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> "Original size"?  I thought all the storage pods were aftermarket.
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And I will have a brittle one with a crack or two coming off the top of our coach. The owner of our coach has decreed that it must come off and the AC's replaced with low profile. She wants a low sleek look. I want it for a place to store spares. She says no need, as we have traveled for 3 weeks two up on a MC that she will be able to get everything we need inside. (So far their has been no discussion of the definition of the term "need")

No firm decision on the ladder just yet.

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #141940 is a reply to message #141938] Thu, 01 September 2011 03:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Steve,

It is amazing how much MORE stuff you "need" when you transition from a motorcycle to a motorhome!

You can't get Pods Downunder, they just don't exist (except on an imported RV) so an aluminum box (like the ones in the back of
pickups) made out of flat aluminum sheeting (NOT Diamond Plate) that goes in between the front and rear roof air is all we can have.
It will be the same width and height as the Dometic A/C low profile units; it should look OK.

Regards,
Rob M.


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And I will have a brittle one with a crack or two coming off the top of our coach. The owner of our coach has decreed that it must
come off and the AC's replaced with low profile. She wants a low sleek look. I want it for a place to store spares. She says no
need, as we have traveled for 3 weeks two up on a MC that she will be able to get everything we need inside. (So far their has been
no discussion of the definition of the term "need")

No firm decision on the ladder just yet.
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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #141954 is a reply to message #141938] Thu, 01 September 2011 07:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I removed our pod, roof rack, ladder and went to the low profile look too, with
one low profile Carrier A/C unit.

The main reason I removed the pod......slipping and falling off the roof is the
last thing I need to do. Plus, we normally tow the Harley trailer with the
Harley and 13 TONS of other crap in it ! LOL

Ray


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jimk wrote on Thu, 01 September 2011 00:09
> Your correct, the pods did not come from the factory.
>
> >
> >
> > "Original size"? Â I thought all the storage pods were aftermarket.
> > --
> > Steve Southworth
> >


And I will have a brittle one with a crack or two coming off the top of our
coach. The owner of our coach has decreed that it must come off and the AC's
replaced with low profile. She wants a low sleek look. I want it for a place
to store spares. She says no need, as we have traveled for 3 weeks two up on a
MC that she will be able to get everything we need inside. (So far their has
been no discussion of the definition of the term "need")


No firm decision on the ladder just yet.
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1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #142047 is a reply to message #141940] Thu, 01 September 2011 21:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Robert Mueller wrote on Thu, 01 September 2011 03:21

Steve,

It is amazing how much MORE stuff you "need" when you transition from a motorcycle to a motorhome!

Regards,
Rob M.



I've been told that what I need will fit. I'm going to hold her to that. However she has been sizing up the back of the toad for storage capacity.

Steve Southworth
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1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #142050 is a reply to message #141954] Thu, 01 September 2011 21:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ray Erspamer wrote on Thu, 01 September 2011 07:33

I removed our pod, roof rack, ladder and went to the low profile look too, with
one low profile Carrier A/C unit.

Ray




Yep - LL became even more convinced she wanted the clean low look after she saw the pictures of your newly painted coach. Therefore I suppose it's your fault. (Rather than Dan's fault) <GRIN>

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
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Re: [GMCnet] roof top storage [message #142055 is a reply to message #142050] Thu, 01 September 2011 21:56 Go to previous message
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Has to be someone's fault Steve, may as well be MINE !! LOL

Would still love to have you join me on the trip to Goshen !!!!!!!

Ray


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78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
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Ray Erspamer wrote on Thu, 01 September 2011 07:33
> I removed our pod, roof rack, ladder and went to the low profile look too, with
>
> one low profile Carrier A/C unit.
>
> Ray


Yep - LL became even more convinced she wanted the clean low look after she saw
the pictures of your newly painted coach. Therefore I suppose it's your fault.
(Rather than Dan's fault) <GRIN>
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1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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