Slide out topper blues!!! HELP - Page 2

tinlizzie23 · 09-28-2012, 08:09 PM

Like Shin Pond Hunter, ours seem to drain on their own, and I've never had to empty them. They seem to remain taut every time I've checked them after a rain. Ours is a 2004 model, and if the roller springs were going to weaken and let the toppers sag, they should have done so by now - but still no problem. BTW, ours are made by Carefree of Colorado. Are yours also Carefree, or is Jayco using another manufacturer these days ?

MikeNChelle · 10-03-2012, 10:46 AM

Our dealer hates them and will not install them on the new campers. I wanted them so I guess I will have to do that next spring on my own.

marydugger · 10-04-2014, 11:57 PM

we have had several 5th wheels and never a problem with the toppers on any other make . we bought a new jayco and our toppers also sags plus when we went to put the slide in water poured inside the unit jayco will not admit they have flawed toppers and why should we have to put anything under them as I said we have never had this happen on any other model but the jayco and this is only one of a long list of problems..the windows all leak do not think we will keep this jayco

marydugger · 10-04-2014, 11:59 PM

carefree are the best and no jayco does not use carefree any more a cost saving on their part as what they use now are cheap and cheaply constructed

marydugger · 10-05-2014, 12:03 AM

jayco know this is a problem with their toppers but they refuse to do anything about it they say the customer is suppose to get the water off but they should not hold water to begin with I will never buy another jayco again no wonder they are loosing their customer base word of mouth spreads and their customer service is the worse

Ken&Ruth · 10-05-2014, 12:06 AM

Or you can buy one of these. 3 out my 4 toppers don't have a problem, but the top on the huge slide out does. Think it's just due to the sheer size and length of it. So I'm going to get me one of these. http://awningairwedge.com/

marydugger · 10-05-2014, 12:13 AM

the toppers are intended to keep leaves or small branches off the top of the slide so when you go to put it in it will not damage the slide.....they are not intended to keep rain off but they do help if they are a good topper jayco uses an inferior product so they tend to sag and hold water like an old tent and a good topper will not sag do not listen to what jayco tells you it is a bunch of crap because they do not want to be responsible I bought a jayco because I thought it was a top of the line high end 5th wheel sagging toppers water pouring inside when I close my slide leaking windows which is funny because I got double thermal window and they leak when it rains...and by the way this is a new 5th wheel and we have not even got to use it yet as it has been in the shop ever since we bought it....went to pick it up and the automatic jacks would not retract....we want to love this 5th wheel but so far ???

nbhybrid · 10-05-2014, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by marydugger

sagging toppers water pouring inside when I close my slide leaking windows which is funny because I got double thermal window and they leak when it rains...and by the way this is a new 5th wheel and we have not even got to use it yet as it has been in the shop ever since we bought it....went to pick it up and the automatic jacks would not retract...

So if you haven't used it yet when did you experience the sagging toppers and water coming in

Grumpy · 10-05-2014, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by marydugger

carefree are the best and no jayco does not use carefree any more a cost saving on their part as what they use now are cheap and cheaply constructed

The CAREFREE on my big slide will pool as did the CAREFREE's on my 1992, 1998 and 2001 units. Pooling has been a discussion since toppers were invented. It's not brand specific.

**norty1** · 10-05-2014, 01:08 PM

I have had Carefree and Dometic. All have pooled water and not just Jayco.
We asked Jayco and they told us to bring it in a ft , let it drain then extend back out.

namusmc65 · 10-05-2014, 03:55 PM

Mine always drain the water off, no problem. Have not had any come inside either. Sure beats me climbing on top and sweeping water and debris off. I"m just plain getting much too old for that. I did notice one end of my gasket pulled loose when I just opened my unit up to get ready for a trip this week. Can't get the gasket back in place because I can't get to the screw to take the protective cover off the end. The slide topper bracket is blocking the one screw I need to get to. Darn. May have to take it in!

huronwoods · 11-05-2014, 07:34 AM

We have been fulltiming in our Pinnacle for over three years, and had the same issue with slide toppers. Ours became stretched so badly that this year I replaced the fabric with new fabric from toughtopawnings.com.

I have solved the water pooling problem now...I made a series of 1/4 inch holes in the fabric using a small soldering iron. The toppers still perform their functions of keeping debris off the slide roof, and providing shade to the roof, and the problem of water pooling and sagging has been completely elinminated.

Adk Camper · 11-05-2014, 10:15 AM

I'll have to run out and get myself 3 slide toppers this afternoon. They seem to be without a doubt a must have.

UPCamper · 11-05-2014, 10:37 AM

My in laws toppers sag on occasion if we get a lot of rain. They just run the slide in and back out. All the water drains off and it's tight again.

mjlaupp · 11-05-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by UPCamper

My in laws toppers sag on occasion if we get a lot of rain. They just run the slide in and back out. All the water drains off and it's tight again.

I do the same with mine.

Ken&Ruth · 11-06-2014, 01:28 PM

Next time we are Stateside I am going to order these...http://awningairwedge.com/

FiredguyAZ · 01-09-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Pond Hunter

Ours seem to drain automatically. The weight of the water makes them sag and drain off the sides. As the water drains, we can hear the roller mechanism creep back up and tighten. Have not timed this process, but, it usually is finished within a day.

Another trick is to place a small beach ball under the awning to make a tent like structure. My neighbor constructed a PVC device that he slides beneath each topper; it has the same affect as the beach ball.

Seen the beach ball used this summer in Wyoming. Worked well. Just remember it is there when bringing slide in ??

FiredguyAZ · 01-09-2015, 03:28 PM

just a note on topper repair. $1200 bucks to replace the large slide topper on our Pinnacle at CW.
Do as Jayco suggested and bring it in a foot and wait for it to drain itself.

**norty1** · 01-09-2015, 03:30 PM

I have 2 air wedges. They work fine but I don't put them in place unless I'm set up for a week or so.

Grumpy · 01-09-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FiredguyAZ

just a note on topper repair. $1200 bucks to replace the large slide topper on our Pinnacle at CW.
Do as Jayco suggested and bring it in a foot and wait for it to drain itself.

That was way too much, why didn't they just replace the fabric? Had 2 done (10' and 6') on our SENECA for under $600.

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