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05-30-2022, 07:56 PM #11
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I saw some images of a KOA after a water spout hit the area. The RV with no slides was upside down. The RV with slides was canted over and resting on the bottom edge of the slide. Seems the slides might be a good thing to have out when the wind threatens to turn you over.
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05-30-2022, 10:04 PM #12
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If winds are high enough to blow over an RV and we have a chance to leave, we'll never be there long enough to find out how good it is either way.
Besides the aftermath wouldn't matter to me, I wouldn't want a trailer thats been on any side but the correct side! Aint like a jeep, If you can read this roll me over... LOL!Jim and Annette
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05-31-2022, 09:30 AM #13
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+3 on tie downs for the toppers. We were out on the Outer Banks this time last year, and it can really blow out there. After a night of no sleep, I bought some 50 ft thin rope and just throw it over and cinch it down as necessary. Helped the sail-snapping down noise and, of course, water drainage. Don't put them up every time, but have them ready if a storm is threatening.
I saw a setup online, where you add a beach ball or other light-weight inflatable something or other under the topper, then tie it down - helps even more to keep it in place and for water runoff. I didn't have a beach ball at the time, so just went with the thin rope and that seems to work well enough.Colin & Tracy
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'21 Solitude 310 GK-R
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05-31-2022, 04:55 PM #14
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Robin & John
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2022 Solitude 310GK-R - Dual pane, factory solar & Onan, 8K axles with discs, 18K GVWR, W/D, Heat Pump, Goosebox, Battleborn
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06-05-2022, 08:31 AM #15
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Rob,
What brand and model of slide toppers do you have on your Solitude?
When we bought our 2020 337 Grand Design, recommended Carefree Alpine slide toppers and I had the dealer install them. From pictures of Solitudes this may be what you have.
After 2 1/2 years the OEM fabric is completely shot and ready to rip. My last trailer the fabric lasted about twice as long. About six months ago the fabric started to chalk and the water that ran off was white, white topper. It left white spots on the side of the trailer that were very hard to remove. At that point the fabric was done. I solved the chalking by cleaning then treating with 303 protectant then 303 marine wax. Needless to say I am not impressed with the original fabric. In addition the end caps on the bedroom slide need to be replaced because the wind in the West has made the anti-billow mechanism loose and it bangs loudly when the wind blows.
Ok, my question. You state you have had discussions with Shadepro. When I looked at their web site, https://www.shadepro.net/, they are a Carefree dealer, have you been looking at Carefree fabric? On the Carefree web site it states that the Acrylic fabric is tough but not water proof like vinyl. It says to not touch the bottom of the fabric when wet because it will leak. What happens when the slide topper collects water and touches the top of the slide, will it leak? Did this topic come up in your conversations with Shadepro?Last edited by Always Learning; 06-05-2022 at 08:34 AM.
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06-05-2022, 09:21 AM #16
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They are Carefree (don't know which series). The OEM fabric is garbage. Carefree makes the mechanisms and sources the fabric from wherever depending on the price point the RV manufacturer specifies. No, I'm not looking at Carefree fabrics. ShadePro carries a line of ultra-heavy-duty breathable fabrics which is what we're looking at. I had them send color swatches and there's a lighter tan (they call it heather beige) that I think we'll go with. Funny story - they sent the three color samples I asked for with a hand-written ticket with the names of the three colors... but they didn't label the color swatches (which Bradd and Hall did with the UltraLeather for the Lambright love seats). I'll have to call them and try to determine which is which over the phone.
Now, to your question. Yes, the acrylic fabric is breathable and will let some water through. The purpose of the toppers is to shade the slides and shed debris when slides are retracted. The slides are designed to handle water, anyway - many slides don't have toppers over them. It's the two functions mentioned that I'm interested in. The lighter color and breathability will help with heat in the summer, too.
RobU.S. Army Retired
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06-05-2022, 09:25 AM #17
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06-07-2022, 03:04 PM #18Karl - USMC - DAV 🇺🇸
2004 Ford F-350 Powerstroke Super-duty 6.0L (Bulletproofed 😁) 202k miles | 2022 Grand Design Imagine XLS 22 MLE | Trailer Tires: Goodyear Endurance ‘D’ rated
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06-07-2022, 03:12 PM #19
Wife lived in Belton during her Jr. High and High School years. Her Dad was stationed at Richard Gabaur AFB.
#SmallWorld
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06-07-2022, 10:00 PM #20
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Notice USMC in sig.....Former Cimmaron Trails residents by chance? Seen it all at Gebaur, first USAF before Truman passed, then USMC Finance center marines and USAF Reserves, then US Army Reserves, and now I dont know whos running the military show up there. Also remember Calvary Bible College taking over most of the base after it closed.
I went to school at Belvidere Grade School in late 60's early 70's as an Army brat. Dad was a recruiting station NCOIC during Nam on Troost. Saw plenty of movies at the small theater, shopped at the BX and commissary (first one I remember with covered pull thru grocery pickup) on base. Also frequented the pools and DYA as a dependent. Lot of memories of that Airbase, Belton, and Truman Corners growing up.
Small world for sure!Last edited by trailrydr; 06-07-2022 at 10:03 PM.
Jim and Annette
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