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02-06-2012, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Indiana
Posts: 552
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Slideout Topper Material Replacement
The vinyl material on the slideout topper is beginning to start to flake off. I am going to replace it with new material. Is there any "aftermarket" manufacturers besides Carefree or A&E? I am not satisfied with the A&E material. With the care that we have given these, they should have lasted a lot longer.
Thanks,
Indiana Journey
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02-06-2012, 03:07 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ft Myers Fl / Omaha Ne
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These folks provide a better than OEM material at a reasonable price.
www.rv-motorhome-answers.com/rv-slide-out-topper.html
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2008 Monaco Diplomat 40 SKQ
2008 Enclave Toad
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02-06-2012, 07:49 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Valdosta, Ga
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I have heard that Toughtops.com has a heavier fabric but haven't needed any yet. Good luck
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02-06-2012, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: St. Augustine, FL
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I removed my toppers and took the material to an awning shop. they replaced the fabric with Sunbrella (brand name) and I reinstalled. Been three years now.........good stuff and tons of color choices.
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'02 Ultimate Advantage 40J Spartan MM - Cummins ISC
2013 Jeep Rubicon JK Unlimited
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02-15-2012, 06:36 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Ft Myers Beach Fl
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Better yet e-mail this fella, he will make what you need and has a 3 year warranty on the fabric and the thread...JC
chris@throgmartin.com]
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2008 HR Ambassador, Samsung RF 197 refrigerator, 24' car hauler with washer/dryer, source fan, Bilstein shocks, MCD shades, (by owner)  Live your life...
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02-15-2012, 11:19 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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My ToughTop awnings just came in today after I went to work. Ordered two of them, one for the short bedroom slide, 85" and the main slide about 156". Came to just under $300 incl. shipping for both.
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RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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02-16-2012, 03:40 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NH
Posts: 5,099
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I have used these folks and was completely happy. www.rvshadeshack.com
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FMCA F280542
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02-16-2012, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 539
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I replaced my slide-out toppers with Tough Tops RV Slide Out Awnings, Replacement Fabric. The material is noticeably heavier than the original A&E.
Send them an e-mail, he will answer any questions.
RedT in Glendale, AZ
'04 Itasca Meridian
'03 Jeep Liberty
M&G Brake Sys
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02-16-2012, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: talala,ok
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My slide awning material on large slide came loose and billowed in the air ruining it. It looked to me like the spring had broke and let the wind under it. I had the material replaced and the Rv repair shop said spring was OK but couldn't tell me why it happened. I drove another 200 mi and the same thing happened but I saved the material and rolled the awning back up, putting 2 screws in the awning guard to hold it . Anyone have any answeres for this. How would I check awning spring tension or if it is broken.
Jeanick
2003 Damon Escaper 4076
2005 Jeep Liberty
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03-09-2012, 12:37 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Mid Atlantic Campers Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Locust Grove, Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeanick
My slide awning material on large slide came loose and billowed in the air ruining it. It looked to me like the spring had broke and let the wind under it. I had the material replaced and the Rv repair shop said spring was OK but couldn't tell me why it happened. I drove another 200 mi and the same thing happened but I saved the material and rolled the awning back up, putting 2 screws in the awning guard to hold it . Anyone have any answeres for this. How would I check awning spring tension or if it is broken.
Jeanick
2003 Damon Escaper 4076
2005 Jeep Liberty
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Jeanick,
I found this installatioin instruction that might have the information you are looking for. Make sure the 'anit-billow' lock is installed and adjusted correctly.
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03-09-2012, 05:44 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MN,USA
Posts: 651
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If you are having billowing of the main awning I suggest that your problem is not tension. You need an awning billowing lock. There are several available at places like camping world and RVUpgrades - one of the sponsors of this forum.
these locks clamp the roller and prevent it from rolling out the awning material when from the wind when going down the highway and are easy to use.
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2003 Suzuki XL7
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03-09-2012, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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I've mentioned this before, but for us, Shade Pro is hard to beat. They use Sunbrella fabric, custom make the topper to match your slide, provde easy to follow instructions, have resonable prices, and ship free. We have replaced all of our 3 toppers and have had no problems whatsoever.
I suggest you call the above mentioned suppliers and talk to them all before making your decision.
ShadePro - RV Awnings, Shades and RV Awning Replacement Fabric
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03-09-2012, 07:56 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Richmond Hill, Ga.
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Just ordered 2 for our rig from shadeproinc on Ebay. $109 ea. Should be here any day now. Free shipping.
Being retired means you can put off till tomorrow what you could have done today
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2000 Winnebago Adventurer 35U F53, V10 Gasser,Safe T Plus
2004 Wrangler Toad via Stowmaster 5000, BrakeBuddy Classic 
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08-13-2012, 07:57 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
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I installed tough top slide and used once and now it has stains on it i can not get out and it sags in the middle
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