Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-28-2016, 12:27 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 188
What size slide toppers for Crusader 295rst?

I am considering putting slide toppers on our Crusader. It is at the dealer and I don't know what sizes I need for the 3 slide outs. I think what the dealer wants to install them is too much. I would like to get a second opinion from a RV service center.



Duane

2016 Silverado LTZ 2500 HD d/a

2016 Crusader 295RST FW
djeirlessr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2016, 12:33 PM   #2
Pickin', Campin', Mason
 
5picker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,143
Unless someone chimes in with your exact same model and knows the slide lengths, you will need to measure them.

When I ordered for SOB 5th wheel, I needed to give them the exact lengths of the slides.
__________________
2022 Cedar Creek 345IK 5th Wheel•Solar & Inverter•2024 Ford F-Series SCREW•7.3L•4x4•Factory Puck•B&W Companion•TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater•Sinemate 3500w Gen.
F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA

Days Camped '19=118 '20=116 '21=123 '22=134 '23=118 '24=90
5picker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2016, 10:51 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 283
If you log onto carefree slide toppers they have info on how to measure your slides and figure out what you need for your application.
esmoglo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2016, 08:41 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
Fred H.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Mt. Clemens, MI.
Posts: 120
My Crusader came with the rails already installed on the sides of the RV above each slide.
It's a "no brainer" for a dealer to install the proper size then.
PS: Love my slide toppers!
__________________

Fred n Wilma
2017 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
2015 Crusader 295RST
Fred H. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2016, 01:35 PM   #5
Member
 
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 50
I just got them for our 295, I know for the bedroom slide I ordered 66 inch topper, but do not recall the others. I will check tonight and get back to you. I will say this, the longer slides are a 2 man job to install. I have installed slide toppers on previous campers, and they typically take about 90 minutes working alone. I don't know about your dealer, but our dealer wants $150 per hour per man. That can add up real quick. By the way the slide over the refrigerator and stove will be tricky as the awning rail is so close to the slide.
Charles Allen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2016, 05:46 PM   #6
Member
 
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 50
The lengths that I purchased were , 66", 126", 156". I have not had a chance to install them yet, but you should confirm these lengths. Some manufacturers toppers vary in length
Charles Allen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-03-2016, 07:20 AM   #7
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 283
Stock rails may not have the correct pitch needed for water runoff. I know this first hand because my large side needed the stock Prime Time rail removed & new one installed for proper pitch. Be honest with the cost and time it and the fact I am not a pro, don’t want to mess up drilling holes in my RV I paid my dealer to install them on my Crusader 296BHS labor was like $300 ish and worth every penny, installed last month.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_3874.jpg
Views:	122
Size:	273.8 KB
ID:	122033  
esmoglo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
295, crusader, slide


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:53 AM.