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H20ENG
Explorer
Jul 26, 2018

Adding a slide topper much longer than slide?

It looks like I need a 96" Solara for my 90.5" slide. Can I get a 10' topper so it also shades the side windows and keeps even more rain and debris from the slide?
It seems the limiting factor is the hex bar mounts for the roller. Can these hex bars be replaced with longer ones? Or would I need to add a channel all the way across the slide and extending past the ends for the mounting brackets to attach to? It seems some aluminum rectangle tubing would fit the bill.
I cant be the only one who wants an extra large awning over my slide.
Thanks for any info,
Chris
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  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jul 26, 2018
    Heck, you can do anything you want, but adding over a foot of topper roll to each side that would only be attached by a few screws into the side of the slideout might not be the best idea. The added leverage of that longer hex bar may put a lot of stress on those bolts and slide wall.

    Personally I think the added shade would be minimal and not worth the risk. JMO of course.
  • DiskDoctr's avatar
    DiskDoctr
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2018
    All of the slide toppers I have seen have the roller end attached to the slide itself. A wider topper...how would it attach the ends of the roller?

    An AWNING can be attached to the side of the camper, so it can easily be larger ;)

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