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ScottG
Nomad
Aug 13, 2017

Sagging Awning Toppers - fix idea's

First off, This is not a thread for folks to exclaim how they don't like awning toppers, why they wont have them or what ever. I like them (had one on last TT) and it's going to stay.
This is a conversation for constructive ideas.

Our new TT has a long, wide slide and like so many, the awning over it sags and allows a large puddle to form when it rains.
I plan on having the dealer check it out when I bring it back for something else but I know there's litle that can be done.
I would like to hear peoples methods of combating the problem. What's your fix?
Pics welcome!

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  • LarryJM's avatar
    LarryJM
    Explorer II
    Aug 13, 2017
    downtheroad wrote:
    When we had a long (super slide) with an awning I used two tether balls. They have a rope attached...(Big 5 Sporting Goods store).

    I like LarryJM's solution better. Just shove the block of foam up under the awning using a long handled window washer tool..no ladder needed.


    I use my awning rod to install the foam pieces and it can be used to pull them out since it has a right angle at the end. However, I like the rope since that allows me to position it right where I want it and then remove it easily.

    Larry
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Aug 13, 2017
    ScottG wrote:
    I only have about 6" of clearance so Lrry or Joe's idea's would work best.
    Joe, Do you have a way to keep the middle of your PVC from sagging?
    (I like the awning rod idea - brilliant!)



    Scott,

    I just made them and used them for the first time these past 3 weeks in Florida... We had very heavy rain almost every day with NO puddles on the topper !

    s you can see, mine did get a sag, which I saw when I removed them the day we left. I plan on cutting the bar in the middle and adding a "T" with an additional support.. I also used screws, and did not glue them together,,, ask me why ?? I had no glue handy ! !
    Since getting the automatic awnings, the bars were getting neglected :-)
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Aug 13, 2017
    I only have about 6" of clearance so Larry or Joe's idea's would work best.
    Joe, Do you have a way to keep the middle of your PVC from sagging?
    (I like the awning rod idea - brilliant!)

  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Aug 13, 2017
    I am with you Scott..

    This is the first RV we have had that has the longer slide, and we also had a puddle issue.. I made these to fix the issue... I put 1 in the front of the slide, and 1 in the rear..

    I used 1-1/4 PVC in 6' sections, a couple of T's, and an eyelet on the end. I use my awning rod to pull out the sections before retracting the slides, no ladder needed to get them out.. I only painted 1 end, since you only see 1 end when it is in place..
    They are very light, easy to carry, and user friendly.. ( to me )

    Joe




  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2017
    When we had a long (super slide) with an awning I used two tether balls. They have a rope attached...(Big 5 Sporting Goods store).

    I like LarryJM's solution better. Just shove the block of foam up under the awning using a long handled window washer tool..no ladder needed.
  • LarryJM's avatar
    LarryJM
    Explorer II
    Aug 13, 2017
    Here is what I use and it's about 4' long and current version has a rope tied to it so I can simply pull it out from under the awning from the ground. You may need one on each side depending on width of slide out cover.



    Larry

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