Designer 35RLTS and Jayco Talk...Thanks Frank!!

Tried beach balls and they worked pretty good for the flapping ... but lost 2 of them when they blew away in some really heavy wind. Didn't do anything for preventing the pooling of water in the middle though.
The PVC I can slide into place from one end, and remove from one end. I plan on adding a tether strap from one end to the other, just in case they come apart while I'm trying to pull them out. (hasn't happened ... YET !)

CRUZ

Cruz -- did you ever try the beach balls? Is your PVC contraption easier to handle?

L&MMusic wrote:
Do you guys do anything to keep the slide toppers from flapping? The wind down here in TX is horrendous!

When we were down in Miami we used partially blown-up beach balls from the dollar store. 2 each in the large slides and one in the bedroom slide. Pain to get them in place (up on the roof with a broom) but they worked. We tried a rope over the top and that worked at first, till a strong breeze forced the pooled water to vacate on the DW as she was entering the trailer, and she BLAMED me :h?? Going to try tightening the take up this spring, there has to be a better way.

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Hmmmm...veeerrrry interesting, Cruz. I should've thought of that -- sounds like how I have our backdrop rigged. I'll propose it to the DH!

L&MMusic wrote:
Do you guys do anything to keep the slide toppers from flapping? The wind down here in TX is horrendous!

I built some framework out of 3/4" PVC, that slides in between the top of the slidout and the awning itself.
For the 2 long slides I have three 5' sections that connect together with "T" couplers, and have "feet" at both ends, and every 5', that connect to the same "T" coupler. It's about 6" tall total.
For the small bedroom slide I made two 3' sections, also with feet at both ends and 1 in the middle.
Initially I built these to prevent water from pooling, and it worked well (until it SNOWED !!!) It also substantially decreases the "flapping"! (While not completely, it's considerably better than without!)
I plan on extending both ends of the longer ones about 18" ... this should reduce what's left of the flapping a little more.

This framework is not glued together, so the pieces come apart for easy storage.


CRUZ

The R-factor of the walls in the Superlites is R7, roof is R7 and floor is R9. In terms of a mid-profile trailer that is pretty darn low compared to similar weight (and priced) units out there. Most other brands have double and in some cases triple that R-factor for unit.

If you are planning on using this unit outside of recreational summer uses you may want to consider the full-line Eagle.

We are looking at purchasing a Jayco Eagle Super Lite model 31.5RLDS. The R-factor in the walls is only R-5. Does that mean we will freeze if the temp. gets below 50? Thanks for your input.

L&MMusic wrote:
Do you guys do anything to keep the slide toppers from flapping? The wind down here in TX is horrendous!

If you figure out a way let me know...

Do you guys do anything to keep the slide toppers from flapping? The wind down here in TX is horrendous!

With our older layout I think you could mount them just inside the streetside storage perpendicular to the original 2, then open the portion of the wall to the existing compartment for ventilation. I would probably line it in aluminum sheeting and make a wall in the storage side removable for access.

Or even box in the low shelf.