Slideout cover questions.

I used some awning tape on a fellows RV last week to fix a few things (body cracks). I think it would do a pretty good job of extending the life of your awning. It is surprisingly strong and sticky. I have no idea how long it will last but it seems like good stuff.

High - quality awnings come with factory metal covers.
I heard eternabond is good to apply on top of the rolled awning, if you can stand cosmetics.
With manufactured carports, better get one with 80 mph wind rating.

valhalla360 wrote:
I haven't seen them on slide toppers but awning are available that have an articulated metal piece for the first 3/4 of a turn. This protects the fabric more completely when rolled up. I don't know why it couldn't be used for a slide topper.

Dometic makes covers with the metal cover.

I use Aerospace 303 Protectant on my slide toppers.. It is a sun block to stop the UV from drying out the fabric... Works great.

I also use that same stuff on anything that is sun exposed, including the black AC shrouds . .

Don't know how old your RV is but after about 10 years we had our slide cover replaced.

I haven't seen them on slide toppers but awning are available that have an articulated metal piece for the first 3/4 of a turn. This protects the fabric more completely when rolled up. I don't know why it couldn't be used for a slide topper.

1handyhubby wrote:
does anyone use some kind of cover to protect them?

No answers on the adding longevity issue but interested.

With a long awning and 3 slide toppers I have been mulling over options including a steel carport.

These seem like possibility at least as far as awning protection.

https://www.amazon.com/Awning-Pro-Tech-White-Main-Patio/dp/B00DMM6LRO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1507698122&sr=8-2&keywords=rv+awning+protection

Thinking that some sort of inexpensive manufaturered lightweight pvc pipe cut lengthwise could be a cheap way to protect the awning while stored.

As for your car port, go apply for a building permit and you'll find out.

Bill