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09-15-2013, 06:36 PM
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Slide awnings
We bought a 2012 Jayco Eagle SuperLite HT 26.5 RLS about 1 3/4 years ago and are considering putting on slide awnings. It looks like my FW came with the attachment piece above the slides. Does anybody know if the little piece of "U' tubing above the slide is for attachment of a slide awning?
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09-15-2013, 07:52 PM
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Correct, the slide awning will attach to the trailer I believe just below the gutter that you are referring to. I can double check tomorrow afternoon, but I'm pretty sure that ours are attached just below them.
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09-16-2013, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrmay25
Correct, the slide awning will attach to the trailer I believe just below the gutter that you are referring to. I can double check tomorrow afternoon, but I'm pretty sure that ours are attached just below them.
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would you add them to your next RV if it didnt have em?
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09-16-2013, 03:57 PM
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We are wanting to add them to our new WH 30dsre but I thought I had read in an earlier post that the slides on these models did not have a header beam adequate to attach the topper to. Can anyone expound on that? Do any of the current WH owners have slide toppers on their units? If so, what it difficult to install?
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09-18-2013, 08:21 PM
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We have ordered them on our last 3 units, so yes, I would have to say we would do it again. Over the long term, I think the extra protection over the slide is well worth the cost.
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09-19-2013, 12:02 AM
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We have found that the slide awnings help keep out unit cooler in the Florida sun not to mention keeping leaves etc off of the slide. Yes I would buy them again.
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09-19-2013, 10:40 AM
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I've heard some people say that they "flap" and make noise in the wind (I assume when they get older) and that if leaves or debris gets under the topper it's difficult to clean them out. Any truth to these claims? (sorry to stray off the OP question)
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09-19-2013, 02:51 PM
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I haven't had a unit with slide awnings but have seen people pull there slides in during windy conditions in Arizona because they were afraid they would be destroyed because of all the "flapping" of the fabric.
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09-19-2013, 09:34 PM
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We've had the slides out in some pretty stiff winds, and yes they will flap some, but I think if the wind was blowing hard enough to rip them off your facing bigger concerns than just your awning covers.
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11-27-2013, 09:31 PM
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I had them on one 5th wheel and would never buy them again. Every time the wind blew a little, they would get to oscillating so bad that it necessitated bringing all of the slides in. Whenever it rained, they would collect water and sag down on to the top of the slide making it difficult to retract. Also leaves would occasionally become trapped between the awning and the top of the slide. I find it easier and less stressful to just clear the top of the slides with an electric leaf blower rather than deal with all of issues caused by the awnings.
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11-27-2013, 10:16 PM
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Sorry ck...they do work and have never had an issue...wouldn't be without them.
They also will help keep the temps down on the top of the slides in hot weather.
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11-28-2013, 07:54 AM
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I'm not sure how old the awnings were on CK's rig but the spring tension is lost over time. My largest slide cover is flapping in the wind so I'm going to have to get up there and wrap the spring a few more turns. As soon as I find my round-to-it
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11-28-2013, 09:15 AM
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Considering slider toppers for my 26.5rls fifth wheel. Use the camper during the winter with snow and ice.. Can anyone comment on if I would be better off with or with out topper for snow conditions? Or there actual experience with snow, etc
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11-28-2013, 09:25 AM
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If you have a coating of dry snow when you get ready to move it will fall off by itself as you retract but if it's icy snow you will have to clear the topper before retracting. Without the topper you have to clear the top of the slide no matter what.
As far as actual experience, yes, we parked overnight in Casper Wyoming and woke to 10 inches of wet spring snow. Stayed over to let the roads clear and the snow froze overnight. Had to carefully get up there and push the mess off the end.
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11-28-2013, 04:36 PM
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Slide awnings
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Originally Posted by 101vet
I'm not sure how old the awnings were on CK's rig but the spring tension is lost over time. My largest slide cover is flapping in the wind so I'm going to have to get up there and wrap the spring a few more turns. As soon as I find my round-to-it
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When I installed them on my new rig the instructions said to unwind one revolution to make it easier. I didn't think I needed it so I didn't they seem to be tight which should help. Hope they are as good as my designer.
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11-28-2013, 09:17 PM
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Hey Clayton, did you ride that horse, cross that line?
First Cav, First Team!
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11-29-2013, 06:34 PM
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Slide awnings
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Hey Clayton, did you ride that horse, cross that line?
First Cav, First Team!
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Nope got knocked off. Ran into a ambush and got a free ride home.
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11-29-2013, 07:14 PM
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Lost in the Woods
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Many thanks for your service and for your sacrifice!
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11-29-2013, 08:35 PM
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My slide awnings came from the factory on a Holiday Rambler Presidential and oscillated even when they were new. I do live and camp in west Texas where we have a little more breeze than other parts of the country. If they work for you, that's great.
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12-05-2013, 07:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 101vet
I'm not sure how old the awnings were on CK's rig but the spring tension is lost over time. My largest slide cover is flapping in the wind so I'm going to have to get up there and wrap the spring a few more turns. As soon as I find my round-to-it
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Just an update: I found my round-to-it and tightened the spring tension in my LR slide cover and we've had a few stiff breezes here since without much noise from them. The job was easy on this model, which is a Carefree of Colorado SOKII.
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