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02-18-2011, 03:39 PM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Slideout awning / cover
Does anyone use a slideout awning / cover? I thinking of getting one but don't know anything about them.
Wondering if anyone could share their experiences.
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02-18-2011, 04:11 PM
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I wish we had one. When parking under a tree, we have to make sure we sweep off the top before bringing it in. Others here have said that in the wind, the sides flap and makes noise. 
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02-18-2011, 04:54 PM
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Location: Fraser Valley British Columbia
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We have one and like it. We had some wet leaves stick to it but a few small movements of the slide and a broom and they came right off. i would recommend one. Any water you can keep away from seals seem like a good idea to me.
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02-18-2011, 06:36 PM
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I have three and I like them a lot. I am parked under an oak tree and the leaves can be a pest, but I have never had even one leaf come in on top of the slides.
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02-18-2011, 06:54 PM
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My brother-in-law has slide toppers and hates them. When he gets home in the spring he said they will be history. The toppers are very noisey in the wind and the flapping keeps them awake a lot of nights. They can be very loud. They are a love/hate item.
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02-19-2011, 07:02 AM
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Currently, NO slide out cover on my TT. At end of 4 months, my TT's slide out looks like: http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w...e/100_0358.jpg Besides the ugly looking garbage and water stains, the flat roof on our 2006 Jayco is now starting to leak. Eventally, all flat roofs leak water. Its just a matter of time.
This spring, I'll be installing a slide out topper. Being a seasonal site, it will be a removable "hard top". Will show pictures in the TechTalk section in late May. But if we towed our TT, I'd be installing a "soft top" slide-out topper on our TT.
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02-19-2011, 07:15 PM
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I have mixed feelings about em. They do flap and make noise if you are in a windy area. They will keep leaves and debris off, and I would think they help shed some water when its raining. But Iv made it without em for years.
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02-23-2011, 12:27 AM
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I had them installed this summer on our TT. They will help keep leaves off the slide.
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02-23-2011, 06:16 AM
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Thanks for the comments everyone. My wife really wants a slideout awning so I think we'll spring and try it out. Hopefully not too much noise from wind. Thanks again.
Steve
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02-23-2011, 10:08 AM
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Awning cover was the SECOND OPTION I put on the TT... right after the solar system.. no regrets and I have been living in mine since Oct.
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02-23-2011, 02:22 PM
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Any comments on how the covers help keep the trailer cool? I've ready that they really help the A/C out by keeping the slide outs shaded. I'll be looking to add some this summer for this reason alone.
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02-25-2011, 09:18 AM
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I had them added to the 314BDS that I'm picking up in Apr. I have them on my 23b now and I like them. Mine must be tighter then some because Ive never heard them flapping.
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02-27-2011, 12:22 AM
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I'd love to have them on my 32 BHDS, but just don't think I'll ever pull the trigger on them. I guess I love the money in my pocket more.
Plus my 2 oldest kids (13 & 11) have a contest to see who can help more when breaking camp - the winner gets to climb up and sweep the slides (if necessary). They are a lot lighter than I am 
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02-27-2011, 11:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger431
I'd love to have them on my 32 BHDS, but just don't think I'll ever pull the trigger on them. I guess I love the money in my pocket more.
Plus my 2 oldest kids (13 & 11) have a contest to see who can help more when breaking camp - the winner gets to climb up and sweep the slides (if necessary). They are a lot lighter than I am |
That'll change when they hit their teens. Trust me on this one<g>.
Tom
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02-27-2011, 01:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by altar1
That'll change when they hit their teens. Trust me on this one<g>.
Tom
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One is 13 and one is 11 now, I would imagine late to mid teens will bring that change.
Behind them I have an 8 and 5 year old girl, and behind them twin 2 year old girls - I'm covered for quite a bit . Hence, why I would rather save my cash....
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02-27-2011, 10:25 PM
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Ranger, you have definately planned for the future. 
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2017 Silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 with tow package. (no, we don't tow the Jayco with it.)
2018 Surveyor 265RLDS well equipped.
Life in the slow lane is still life.
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02-28-2011, 07:19 AM
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I had one on my 2007 31BHS, but my 2011 314BHDS didn't have them when I bought it last week. Jayco says that it is a $550.00 option if you add them from the factory (per the build and price feature from the site). Anybody add them after market from the dealer and for how much? I really liked having one and was never bothered by the wind noise.
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02-28-2011, 10:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jacuzzir
I had one on my 2007 31BHS, but my 2011 314BHDS didn't have them when I bought it last week. Jayco says that it is a $550.00 option if you add them from the factory (per the build and price feature from the site). Anybody add them after market from the dealer and for how much? I really liked having one and was never bothered by the wind noise.
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Shoot, I went to look at my quote from last year, but can't find it in our paperwork! But I think for our couch slide out, with 10% discount/install/tax it would have been a little over $400
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