Topper unfurling

Good solution. Might not work on all toppers but it looks like it works fine on yours.

So does that mean you have to exit the RV and unlatch it on the drivers side so you can extend the slide?

And where did you get that nice chrome locking device? What's it called or is there a part number you can provide?

Thanks for the info: Locking device...

Another question...did you try tightening the spring?

Dometic/A&E makes an anti-billow arm and bracket that attach to the sidewall and awning roller that requires no operator intervention. It's a simple device that stops the awning from unfurling more than a few inches while underway. They've been equipping toppers with them for years.

While your lock is good, the problem remains---You FORGET to unlock you will destroy either the awning or the slide flange. ALL Dometic Slide covers come with the AUTOMATIC auto lock kit, either Black or White. I guess yours either broke off or was never installed. Doug

https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-3109252-001B-Polar-Anti-Billow-Hardware/dp/B002UBZKA2

Dutch

If the arm is not stopping it from billowing, it's not installed or adjusted properly. The arm should not be able to slip past the wall bracket.

Dutch

sehunter wrote:
Dutch I can't believe I am having this conversation with you. That is not a solid roller for the awning there is a spring inside that will release the material with a strong enough side wind with the arm not going past the stop.

I with Duch, first the anti billow device should be installed at the front of the topper, and if a long topper it should have two.

You solution is an accident waiting to happen!

Here is a typical anti billowing arm. I've had one break off and had to replace it. If set right, it should point up when slide out is in.