I was curious as to how difficult it is to install a slide for an awning. I was quoted about 1-1/2 hr labour at $123/hr and the 11' awning was about $380.
I am very handy with tools, but dont want to risk wrecking the fibreglass sides of the trailer.
Is it worth saving the $$? or just suck it up and pay for the service?
Thanks in advance.
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2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax
Surveyor SV-295
2 boys and a wonderful wife
I was curious as to how difficult it is to install a slide for an awning. I was quoted about 1-1/2 hr labour at $123/hr and the 11' awning was about $380.
I am very handy with tools, but dont want to risk wrecking the fibreglass sides of the trailer.
Is it worth saving the $$? or just suck it up and pay for the service?
Thanks in advance.
don't you mean an awning for a slide? I wouldn't do it
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2005 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT DRW 6.6 D/A
2013 Crusader 335BHS TE
I put a 13 ft slide topper on my previous TT (a Cheeroke) and It took about an hour + with a little help from the wife (needed her to hold up one end so I could mark the drill points). Its really not too hard if your the slightest bit handy and when all was said and done, It looked like a factory job. Just take your time and read all the diections first, then re-read them as you go thru the install process. Good luck!
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I would see if you can get a copy of the instructions and see if you can handle the job - I always try to read first and see if I am capable of doing it before I commit depending on what it is
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Qaud Cab 4x4 with 35" tires and 3.92 gears, Dynatech Longtube Headers & Fabtech 6" lift + Superchips with shift Tuning Nights Camped 2011 (37) - 2012 (16)-2013 (2) -2014 (5) -2015(0) USMC 91 - 95 - F/A-18 Aviation Ordnance
I installed 3 on my fifth wheel trailer. Not to tough. I bought Carefree Kover II. Instructions were excellent. Biggest problem was access to both sides as you slide the fabric into the channel. A two person job and I used steel scaffolding. The screws were special drill screws that really hold. Good luck on your project.
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