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Old 09-01-2016, 03:23 PM   #1
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Slide Toppers on Toy Haulers

Slide toppers seem to be common on most premium level fifth wheels with the exception of toy haulers. I don't even see topper awning as an option for XLR. What the deal, cost, weight or who knows?
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Old 09-01-2016, 05:42 PM   #2
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Typically it can be added as a dealer install. I installed myself.




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Old 09-01-2016, 05:55 PM   #3
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Mine is factory installed.
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I added them to my custom order XLR 415 amp. They will do them if you request it through your dealer.
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Old 09-01-2016, 07:06 PM   #5
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Most of us do not want them
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Old 09-02-2016, 03:19 PM   #6
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We had the dealer add them when we ordered our trailer. They are nice to have since they keep debris off the slide when camping in wooded areas. The downside is they flap in high winds and they are tough to keep clean on the inside. I just spent time getting mildew off my one slide topper today.
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Old 09-02-2016, 07:29 PM   #7
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Awning

We had dealer put on our 2nd slide out. We love it. Keeps debris from coming in.
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Most of us do not want them
Some, not most.

I wouldn't have a slide without one.
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Old 09-02-2016, 08:00 PM   #9
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I added them to my custom order XLR 415 amp. They will do them if you request it through your dealer.
What color did you get? Think I would prefer white to reflect some of the heat.
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We have white.. nor sure if the dealer offered colors. We also purchased a small blower to blow off debris before bringing in awning.
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We have white.. nor sure if the dealer offered colors. We also purchased a small blower to blow off debris before bringing in awning.

So why have the awning?
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Snow... rain...on top of slide out.....
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Most of us do not want them
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Snow... rain...on top of slide out.....

Aren't they designed for that?
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Some, not most.

I wouldn't have a slide without one.
X2. Whenever I get off my wallet and update to a toy hauler it will have them. I install them myself.
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They also reduce the heat on the slides especially in the ref slide


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What's everyone's preference for brand of slide toppers? Looking to have them installed on our 5er
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What's everyone's preference for brand of slide toppers? Looking to have them installed on our 5er
There's not much of a preference, since Dometic and Carefree are the only manufacturers of toppers.
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There's not much of a preference, since Dometic and Carefree are the only manufacturers of toppers.
They may have changed but five years ago I had problems dealing with Carefree customer service, or should I say customer non-service. On the other hand, Dometic customer service has been great.
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There are different variations. From the basic to one model with fancy end caps. The best one has the end caps plus the first 6" or so is metal. The metal acts as a guard when it's rolled up and protects the material from the sun and branches while travelling. Of course the more features the higher the price.
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