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tamischmidt
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Aug 20, 2016

awning toppers, yes or no?

We're ordering a new camper and A & E awning toppers with metal caps are an option. These are the coverings that protect the awnings themselves on the slides. Do you think this is something we ought to purchase as an additional feature for about $1,600? Is it worth the money? I'd love to have your thoughts. Thanks!
  • Just put a topper on a TT we recently bought. Have always had them on the MH.

    Last year we were in a state camp ground in the large pines. There was a guy, without a slide topper) going around looking for a step ladder so he could get up with a broom to clean all of the large pine needle droppings off of his slide before bringing it in.

    He'd tried to bring it in without cleaning them off. The slide gasket pushed them all to the edge of the slide where the bunched up and wouldn't let the slide fully retract.

    Bill
  • I think your getting confused. Awning topper? Never heard such a thing. Slide toppers? Yes. Awning? Yes. Now, he might be talking about a metal awning wrap? If thats the case, waste of money. After we damaged our roof and awning, we opted for the metal wrap. Never been happy with it.
  • Yes, I think awnings over the slides are a must, for me anyway. But this is where I actually am confused, too. The dealer is saying that there are toppers that go over the awnings themselves to protect the awnings from sun, weather, and a stray branch that might grab the awning toppers.
  • Your going to get two sides. Those that have them will tell you yes. Those that have never had them will tell you a waste of money. I have them. Would I do it again? Yes, most definitely. Keep the interior cooler in hot weather, dryer in we weather when your closing up to move. No leaves inside when closing up.