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Norwood
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Mar 24, 2017

Correct position of Topper for Slides when closed.

New to this forum and new to a new to me 34.5 Raptor Velocity Toy Hauler. The used Toy Hauler had two slides without toppers, I weighted the advantage/disadvantage and decided to purchased two toppers, I will omit the brand and RV dealer installer at this point, but the dealer was a certified dealer for the brand.

Question: I purchased the vinyl when closed version, however I notice that about 6 to 8 inches of the topper is open when the slide is closed...would this be correct? would this just to allow water to collect in the vinyl protector and defeat the purpose? I think the dealer installed them wrong or has the mounting bracket reversed.

I guess I could visit a RV lot and look at closed sliders to get a better picture, but maybe some help here would be good.

So hello, RV.net Thanks in advance.

PS...I emailed the topper company customer service... five days no return email...

16 Replies

  • 1. There is no such thing as a certified Dealer for add on appliances
    2. Depending on the slide flange there may be fabric extended but should be on a slope like the last posted pic. There should not be an area where water can sit between the wall and the curved tube on a fabric only slide cover.
    3. You really need to post a pic. Douig
  • Wow. That anti-billow adjustment sure looks WAY too close! How can that slide move out without the arm immediately hitting the stop??
  • If installed correctly, the rail on the body should be high enough to create a fairly decent slope to the fabric. On my 2 slideout awnings, they have about a 30 degree slope. There should never be any pooling on a closed slide cover.

    If yours is almost flat, the rail is too low and should be re-positioned higher. If only a slight slope, and the screws are on the top of the rail, you could remove and turn over so the screws are under the awning. That would give you about another inch of slope height.
  • Thats how mine is. There's no other way to do it given the bracket geometry.

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