Are awnings over the slide outs worth the $

[OKI Marine]

Can anyone tell me how to measure and what to measure for the right size to purchase these?

[SpaCityBulldog]

Originally Posted by OKI Marine

Can anyone tell me how to measure and what to measure for the right size to purchase these?

I had toppers put on by my dealer this past Fall. He had me measure the front width of the slide from edge to edge. This was to make sure he had enough material to work with when sizing the material to the top of the slide.

Our first camper was a used 5th wheel with a topper. The 2618W did not come with toppers. I had toppers added to the two slides shortly after we bought it.

[OKI Marine]

Great, now can you recommend a type, style and brand

[SpaCityBulldog]

Originally Posted by OKI Marine

Great, now can you recommend a type, style and brand

I can't.

Toppers would be included in my long list of things I know very little about. I had no clue there were different types and styles. I just to my dealer and said I wanted toppers on my 2 slides. He told me to go measure the width of the slides and so I did, gave him the measurements and waited for him to call me for installation.

[youroo]

In regards to (Flapping in the Wind) all Toppers are NOT the (Same Size-W&L) therefore even with (Proper Tension) the (Deeper-Longer Toppers) can/will (Flap/Make noise) in (Strong Winds) can we say (Ocean/Amana Rally)! I am (FOR Toppers) but there (ARE) times (High Winds/Ice Storms) when we have (Pulled the Slides IN) nothing is 100%! Youroo!!

[youroo]

Originally Posted by OKI Marine

Great, now can you recommend a type, style and brand

There is more to shopping for (Toppers) than one thinks! Size(W&L),Covers for the Toppers-same as Covers on Awning,Color,Anti-Billowing feature,Arm covers and features,Arm & Bracket Colors,Fabric thickness & Type! Internet & Rallys/Shows are your best Friend! Youroo!!

[Platokidd]

Originally Posted by youroo

There is more to shopping for (Toppers) than one thinks! Size(W&L),Covers for the Toppers-same as Covers on Awning,Color,Anti-Billowing feature,Arm covers and features,Arm & Bracket Colors,Fabric thickness & Type! Internet & Rallys/Shows are your best Friend! Youroo!!

X2! vinyl vs. acrylic / plastic vs aluminum , or no covers when closed?
Carefree or Dometic

[OKI Marine]

Long story short......do you have them? Do you like them ? Have any recommendations? Are deluxe just as good as elite and whatever is higher in price then those? I just want them to do what they are intended for cover the slide, keep it clean and dry and not sag and fill with water

[B and B]

Trailer and 5er both had/have them. Dealer factory orders and they are installed. No real choice just part of buying from him.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by OKI Marine

Great, now can you recommend a type, style and brand

there's only two brands, Carefree and Dometic, so it narrows down your choices.
we have had the basic Dometic one for at least 6 years and have had no issues with it.
both companies have measuring instructions, on their website. even CW has it on their website. that's how we figured out which one fit our trailer.

[Flybob]

Originally Posted by OKI Marine

Can anyone tell me how to measure and what to measure for the right size to purchase these?

Here is a good link to how to measure. Note not promoting this retailer.

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...out-covers.htm

[M&K Hoffman]

Our first TT with a slide was purchased used and the slide had the topper. When we traded up to the Windjammer we had the dealer install toppers on both slides before we took possession. Our slide toppers match the electric awning and have the aluminum covers which gives some protection from errant tree branches.