Slide toppers are much better supported as they attach to the structure both at the main wall and on the wall of the slide out.
A standard awning is a cantilever structure and not nearly as strong. If you go thru an RV park after a strong wind storm, you will often see awnings ripped off of trailers. It's far more rare to see slide toppers damaged.
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