How to stop slide topper from sagging?

[KATOOM]

I have two slides with toppers I recently changed. The smaller bedroom topper is always pretty tight and sheds water. But the larger living room topper always collects a water puddle in the middle which quickly turns into a brown oval. Ya cant see it when standing on the ground but its still bothers me that it wont shed water like the other slide. What can I do to help stop the water from collecting up there? Or is this just the nature of the slide topper?

[Paul1944]

If I'm parked for an extended period of time I run the slide in after the rain has ended so that the water will run off. I don't worry about it too much until just before I packup to leave then I try to drain off the water and allow the cover to dry before the final rollup, I don't like to store it while it's damp.

[okraman]

Usually, I just bring the slide in to drain the water. But, I have also cut a water noodle just a little longer than the width if the awning, putting a piece under both ends of the awning. The upward bow of the noodles under the awning provide enough lift to cause the water to run off.

[okraman]

Usually, I just bring the slide in to drain the water. But, I have also cut a water noodle just a little longer than the width if the awning, putting a piece under both ends of the awning. The upward bow of the noodles under the awning provide enough lift to cause the water to run off.

[KATOOM]

Hmmm..... They (the topper companies) should, depending on slide width, incorporate a few cables which connect to the topper roller where the material fits in the groove. Then attach the other end of the cable to where the material connects to the trailer wall. Kinda like how the steps of a ladder look. That way when the slide moves in the short cables will simply roll up in and out with the slide topper just like the material rolls up. The cables are never tightening or loosening but they'll be holding up the topper material in smaller sections and keeping from sagging and dipping over the whole length of the material. Sounds like a legit idea..... Maybe I'll try it. :B

[RustyFairmount]

Prowler Doug wrote:
We put a large beach ball in the center of the slide topper. Water runs right off.

Yepper. $1. Problem solved.

[fj12ryder]

Now back to the thread. 🙂

[Cummins12V98]

fj12ryder wrote:
Gee, a bit thin skinned aren't we? 🙂

Just trying to keep the thread from wandering into "Love 'em, Hate 'em" territory.

Not thin skinned at all. Did not know you had a new job.

[fj12ryder]

Gee, a bit thin skinned aren't we? 🙂

Just trying to keep the thread from wandering into "Love 'em, Hate 'em" territory.

[Cummins12V98]

fj12ryder wrote:
The thread was asking for advice on what to do with pooling water, not whether you like or dislike toppers. Not helpful, and not needed.

Geeze so sorry. Are you the Moderator now?

I will be watching what you say from now on.

Maybe there are people wondering about toppers. I have had both and I gave my "OPINION" I guess you don't find it useful but some may.

Hey I heard you can elect not to see someones posts. Maybe you should look that up.

Have a nice day!

[fj12ryder]

The thread was asking for advice on what to do with pooling water, not whether you like or dislike toppers. Not helpful, and not needed.

[Cummins12V98]

Last RV had toppers this one does not. I will never have another RV with toppers.

[ford_truck_guy]

Our long topper also collects water.. I usually let it drain off when retracting the slides in , but that makes the side of the trailer wet and sometimes dirty from the water... If I think of it , I go up my ladder with broom in hand before and take a second to sweep the topper.

[KATOOM]

Wow.....Lots of ideas and I guess I'm not alone.

[Cecilt]

I have a 19' long by 3' deep slide topper on our TT. I had my dealer tighten it after several camping trips as it did get somewhat loose. It is better but still collects water on one end. If it had been installed at a steeper angle it might have worked perfectly but then you run the risk of wind getting under it when going down the highway and blowing it off where the topper attaches to the TT wall. I also have the center cradle installed as mentioned in a post above.

If it rains and stops and I am not leaving for a day or two or longer I just bring the slide in to drain the water and move it back out. Easier than trying to find a fix or bring more stuff with me.