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wpredock
Jun 04, 2014Explorer
Gaffer222 wrote:i just installed my carefree topper two weeks ago. heres some tips. get the white vinyl for sure, the sun heat will deteriorate the black. i have the kover III. it is the best one. it includes all the hardware. the aluminum cover on the top is not included and is very expensive. if you want the cover be sure the dealer orders it or you won't get it. it is optional. it is easy to install if your handy. it took me about 1 1/2 hours. it will take 2 people to slide the awning in the track. i made a wire fork stuck in the end of a pvc pipe and my wife supported the end from the ground while i slid the other end in the track on a ladder. piece of cake. remember the aluminum cover is an option. my dealer screwed up and did'nt order it with my awning. i priced it the other day and it was $266.00 plus shipping for an 80" one. make sure you measure the total width from out side edge of each flange to figure the size. your material needs to be at least that wide. hope this helpswmoses wrote:Gaffer222 wrote:
We will be picking up our new Outback terrain 250TRS in a couple weeks. Anyone have input/suggestions on brand etc of slide topper. The TT trim is all black so I assume black topper is the way to go.
I think that you will be happier with the appearance of the black topper. Take a look at my trailer and you see why. The heat-reflection that white would provide is largely insignificant on a slide topper. The sun will beat down on whatever you have and from all sides. I believe I have Dometic slide toppers which came from the factory with the trailer.
So I think I'm going black and white. Going to make a decision tomorrow. I think I'm going with the Carefree SlideOut Kover III. Black hardware, black protective cover and white vinyl. Here is a link/picture from the Carefree website.
Carefree SideOut Kover III
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