Slide out topper Yes or No?
I have had my TT for about 5 months now and thinking of getting a slide out topper? Shop said it would cost about $350 for topper and $420 to install. Is it worth it? Is it easy to install yourse...
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If you camp where it is any of the following, get a slide topper.
1) it's hot- slidetopper reduces heat buildup on the slide and reduces inside temps.
2) you camp under pine needles or leaves. A few pine needles under the seal and you'll find water can get in. topper really keeps the needles off.
3) you camp in the rain. rain dumps off, it's quiter in the rain, and less water on the top when you retract the slides.
4) you camp in the snow.
If you get them, consider getting the top of the line ones that roll into a aluminum canister. much cleaner looking and seem to last longer.
I had mine installed. Looking at the instructions, it looked to me it was a two person job and while I do almost all my own installation and maintenance, having them installed ended up being well worth the cost IMHO.
I know quite a few folks that have toppers, none have regretted getting them (ourselves included). the biggest comment is "I wish I would have done it sooner."
1) it's hot- slidetopper reduces heat buildup on the slide and reduces inside temps.
2) you camp under pine needles or leaves. A few pine needles under the seal and you'll find water can get in. topper really keeps the needles off.
3) you camp in the rain. rain dumps off, it's quiter in the rain, and less water on the top when you retract the slides.
4) you camp in the snow.
If you get them, consider getting the top of the line ones that roll into a aluminum canister. much cleaner looking and seem to last longer.
I had mine installed. Looking at the instructions, it looked to me it was a two person job and while I do almost all my own installation and maintenance, having them installed ended up being well worth the cost IMHO.
I know quite a few folks that have toppers, none have regretted getting them (ourselves included). the biggest comment is "I wish I would have done it sooner."
