Adding Slide Toppers
Where would I order these? How difficult is it as a DIY project?
Forum Discussion
Slide toppers are relatively easy to install provided you order the correct size for your slide(s).
The real question though is "Do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?"
Benefits:
1. Keep inside a little cooler.
2. Less water on top of slide to drip inside when breaking camp in the rain.
Disadvantages:
1. Wind flap. Any of the toppers I have been around will flap when the wind blows and really gets old listening to the noise in the middle of the night. Yes, I know of a variety of fixes for this including inflatable pool toys or foam noodles.
2. How about snow? We camp during many of the winter months also and more than once have had several inches of snow accumulate on the topper. Sometimes it will sweep right off but I have had the situation where it was badly stuck and a nightmare to remove the snow/ice.
A couple of years ago when we got several inches of snow and ice during deer season...followed by single digit temperatures, I made a note to myself that this is one option I would not be installing on my next camper. Last January, when we purchased our new TT, I respectfully declined when the dealer tried to convince me to have them installed. We instead opted for a 50amp service and dual ac's. JMHO
The real question though is "Do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?"
Benefits:
1. Keep inside a little cooler.
2. Less water on top of slide to drip inside when breaking camp in the rain.
Disadvantages:
1. Wind flap. Any of the toppers I have been around will flap when the wind blows and really gets old listening to the noise in the middle of the night. Yes, I know of a variety of fixes for this including inflatable pool toys or foam noodles.
2. How about snow? We camp during many of the winter months also and more than once have had several inches of snow accumulate on the topper. Sometimes it will sweep right off but I have had the situation where it was badly stuck and a nightmare to remove the snow/ice.
A couple of years ago when we got several inches of snow and ice during deer season...followed by single digit temperatures, I made a note to myself that this is one option I would not be installing on my next camper. Last January, when we purchased our new TT, I respectfully declined when the dealer tried to convince me to have them installed. We instead opted for a 50amp service and dual ac's. JMHO
