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ExxWhy
Jan 20, 2018Explorer
Hey Don, very sorry to see your issues. I see John got you pointed in the right direction and you have found the root cause.
It is possible to get a topper too wide, there are limits on how far beyond the edge of the slide the mounting brackets can extend. It's probably better to go with the size the manufacturer's chart says to use. Make sure you use the right measurements depending on the brand. Carefree sells theirs by fabric width and Dometic sells theirs by overall width. You can also measure flange width or roof width. The end result is the same sizes, but make sure you pick the right one.
If you want to have a topper installation get together inside a warm building, come on over! We can make John come up north and do most of the work. I have 2 to install on mine. :)
This is Eric BTW, Indian Lake.
It is possible to get a topper too wide, there are limits on how far beyond the edge of the slide the mounting brackets can extend. It's probably better to go with the size the manufacturer's chart says to use. Make sure you use the right measurements depending on the brand. Carefree sells theirs by fabric width and Dometic sells theirs by overall width. You can also measure flange width or roof width. The end result is the same sizes, but make sure you pick the right one.
If you want to have a topper installation get together inside a warm building, come on over! We can make John come up north and do most of the work. I have 2 to install on mine. :)
This is Eric BTW, Indian Lake.
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