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Thread: Slide Topper Awning Color
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11-18-2014, 07:17 AM #11
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I am not proposing to support one mfg vs another - - Carefree of Colorado makes slide toppers with numerous colors and materials available. They also have a "hidden mounting bracket" that takes care of the refrigerator vent problem. My Reflection 303RLS had the same issue so I called C-of-C and purchased the hidden mounting brackets. They advised that most of their dealers are unaware of these brackets; thus they sold them to me directly. The brackets mount to the lower area of the trim rail and the finished job is very clean. Although their normal arrangement calls for only 2 brackets for slides less than 191-inches, I used 3 on the one that is 175" and glad I did.
If anyone wants/needs the bracket number I will be glad to find it.2018 GD Reflections 337RLS, 2021 Ram 3500 Cummins 4x4 CC w/auto level dually, TrailAir pinbox, B&W Companion hitch, Fold-A-Cover Tonneau
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12-05-2014, 08:35 PM #12RobandKatTomsGuest
I would be interested in knowing the people here that have had slide toppers installed- where were they mounted? Our dealer mounted the brackets on the top corner of the fascia or 'edging' of the slide when ordinarlily they are suppose to be mounted on each top corner of the slide wall. They said it is because the fascia is so wide that mounting the hardware lower would cause the fabric to rub or touch the edge of the fascia & any water accumulating from rain would make it rub or hit worse... The slide with the fridge vent stops the proper method of mounting so again, they mounted it on the fascia corners. Don't know if the fascia's have the same strength as the slide wall? Don't know if we have been hood-winked by dealer error... They are saying now that they can add a rail above the oem topper rail, in black, so that the toppers have more of an angle for better water run off... Some put beach balls or inner tubes under the toppers so we will try that. I don't want a second rail installed and not sure if i want them to correct what they did with replacing new fascia's or leave it all alone... Any recommendations or suggestions? Thanks...
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12-06-2014, 04:59 AM #13
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Leave it alone. It is fine.
GD has spec'd the fascias to hold the slide toppers. It is an accepted way to mount them.Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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12-06-2014, 06:37 AM #14
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What is done is done. If the slide cover brackets are mounted to the top of the trim rail just pay attention over time to trim rail possibly pulling loose from the slideout wall. IMO - if it starts pulling away then more screws or rivets may be necessary to secure the trim rail. Depending on slide-out cover brand some may require high bracket mounting. C-of-C does not and was a major factor in my decision to use them, they have short, long, and hidden mounting brackets. The hidden mounting bracket takes care of the refrigerator vent perfectly with no rubbing of the vinyl and gives proper slope for water runoff.
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12-09-2014, 06:15 AM #15
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12-10-2014, 09:31 PM #16
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12-12-2014, 09:01 PM #17
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On the door slider, there's little room between the slider and the door. You've actually got to order an awning that's one side smaller than would be generally used on such a fifth wheel. The black would look great.
Unfortunately, my dealer wanted $600 per slider--$2400. That's a little rich for my pocketbook.
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12-12-2014, 09:41 PM #18
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the slide toppers will keep out the water from getting in while you are retracting the sliders.
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