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01-18-2023, 06:59 PM #21
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Well, just finished the install today of our Lippert 5000 Series Slide topper
The install was actually easier than I expected, done in less than 2 hours
So glad I did it
Rick2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
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01-18-2023, 08:24 PM #22
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01-18-2023, 08:28 PM #23
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I believe the quality is very good. The fabric is heavy duty and is nice and taught when it is fully extended. The spring in the topper is quite strong which gives it a good tightness.
The installation instructions are not great, but they're okay. It really helped to watch the video on LCI1.com and once I read through the instructions and watched the video, the installation was straightforward.
I would definitely recommend the lippert product for a slide topper
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01-18-2023, 08:36 PM #24
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01-19-2023, 05:54 AM #25
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Thanks for the input. Planning a topper for our coach when we get it in April.
Where did you purchase? How was shipping/packaging?
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01-21-2023, 09:12 AM #26
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I purchased it directly from Lippert, it was easy. I suggest calling them as the sizing can be a bit iffy if you are in between sizes like I was
In my case, the slide width was on the very upper end of one size or the very bottom end of the next size up
They have a spreadsheet, you give them the box width, they tell you which one to order, in my case they suggested the next size up as slightly larger is better and in my case, it was a good call
As for shipping, it came in a 10' tube about 8" in diameter, very sturdy. One end was sealed well with a cap, the other end was open and the plastic bag was hanging out, luckily there was no damage
BTW, what I found on Amazon for a few bucks less was not the newest Series 5000 model which is why I went directly to Lippert
Overall good experience
Rick2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
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01-21-2023, 12:19 PM #27
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When you did the Solera 5000 install did you use the Grand Design pre installed rail or install your own rails on the trailer? I ask because my GD pre installed rails over the slides are 2” above the T moulding and Lippert recommends 3”-6” above T moulding. If you used GD rail do you know the height off the T rail and is the slope away from the trailer adequate to drain water?
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01-29-2023, 09:24 AM #28
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My Imagine does not have factory installed rails so I had to install. I put my rail all the way to the top near the roof which gave me just over 4" above the T rail on the slide out. I also used the higher position on the slide mount and the slope is perfect. If your rail is only 2" above the slide T rail, you might consider using the lower position of the bracket on the slide out, it will give you ~1.5 inches more which will add to your slight slope
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01-29-2023, 09:42 AM #29
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01-29-2023, 10:07 AM #30
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In my case, the fabric is 2" above the slide T rail and if the slide mounting bracket were in the lower position (down 1") the fabric would sill not touch the T rail, see the 2 yelo lines
If it were me, I would try the factory mounted rail and if it doesn't work then install a new rail above...
YMMV
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