Slideout awning thoughts/recommendations
We have an Arctic Fox 1150 that does not currently have an awning over the slideout. At the end of each camping trip I have been climbing up the ladder to brush away any debris on top of the slideout ...
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I installed ours, its an A&E. Technically very simple install. Drilling pilot holes, driving screws. Study the instructions as far as placement etc, though I found the install simpler than the instructions trying to explain. Again an easy dyi install. However, other than the mechanical part that a person can do themselves, having a second person (and second ladder) to help, simply due to length of tube makes it a lot easier.
I still get up and check that its clean, if dry most stuff falls off as topper rolls up. If stuff is stuck to it, usually just tapping the edge I can reach without getting on roof will 'walk' of debris. If needed though cleaning (throwing a towel while holding one end to sweep) due to greater slope is a lot easier.
Ive never heard ours flap in the wind, but I have tried to sleep with rain before installing it. Our slide roof is like a drum. Helps with heat. Ive also never had anything blow under but still on occasion Ill lay a towel on roof-push it thru with broom to wipe.
I had to replace fabric at 7 years-that was more difficult than the original install.
I still get up and check that its clean, if dry most stuff falls off as topper rolls up. If stuff is stuck to it, usually just tapping the edge I can reach without getting on roof will 'walk' of debris. If needed though cleaning (throwing a towel while holding one end to sweep) due to greater slope is a lot easier.
Ive never heard ours flap in the wind, but I have tried to sleep with rain before installing it. Our slide roof is like a drum. Helps with heat. Ive also never had anything blow under but still on occasion Ill lay a towel on roof-push it thru with broom to wipe.
I had to replace fabric at 7 years-that was more difficult than the original install.
