Slide Covers

[RoadEyePie]

Originally Posted by drwwicks

This is the Vilano unpublished options for 2019. Note the reference to the slide awning package vs awning upgrades. Different models have different pricing since there are different numbers of slides and slide awnings.

On the Vilano options they refer also to the "2nd patio awning on the slide box". Extra $$ option.

The list didn't translate well on this forum


VILANO UNPUBLISHED OPTION PRICING WHOLESALE & MSRP
UNPUBLISHED OPTIONS
320 WHS
320 MSRP
360 WHS
360 MSRP
369/370 WHS
369/370 MSRP
375 WHS
375 MSRP
Uniguard Awning Upgrade w LEDs - Main 595 595 595 595
Uniguard Awning Upgrade w LEDs - 2nd Awning 595 595 595 595
Slide Awning Package 1,533 1,533 2,093 2,513
8k Axles Drum Brakes (Incl. GY "H" Tires) 3,633 3,633 3,633 3,633
7k Disc Brakes 3,633 3,633 3,633 3,633
8K Disc Brakes (Incl. GY "H" Tires) 7,133 7,133 7,133 7,133
Goodyear "G" Rated Tires 2,093 2,093 2,093 2,093
Furrion Induction Cooktop 700 700 700 700
CPAP Stand 415 415 415 415
39" Bedroom TV 280 280 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior Lend-a-Hand Grab Handle 105 105 105 105
Whirlpool Refrigerator Upgrade 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,40

Probably just the terminology, but the Vilano options are different from the Beacon's, so I haven't been looking at them. I know the slide covers or toppers for the Beacon are an unlisted option (it doesn't appear on their MSRP price list or their website as an option) but it is available for about $2,000 for the 3 toppers on the 39 GBB. It sounds like most folks think it is money well spent so I'm leaning that way.

[Bob_C]

Originally Posted by RoadEyePie

How do you look it up. It's not in their Glossary and can't find any search tool.

I just googled Dometic Awnings, then browsed thru their site.....also found a chart on how to measure for toppers......if you're talk'n bout RV store, just google the dealers name....

[chunker]

Originally Posted by RoadEyePie

Probably just the terminology, but the Vilano options are different from the Beacon's, so I haven't been looking at them. I know the slide covers or toppers for the Beacon are an unlisted option (it doesn't appear on their MSRP price list or their website as an option) but it is available for about $2,000 for the 3 toppers on the 39 GBB. It sounds like most folks think it is money well spent so I'm leaning that way.

The Beacon "unpublished options" are almost the same as the Vilano and use the same terminology. Grand design and Prime Time also use the term slide awning and Forest River uses slide topper on some of their models.

Whether they are desirable for someone largely depends on how and where they spend their time. We travel a lot on our trips with many moves and a wide variety of type sites. Keeping the top free of debris is important for us. Some people travel twice a year from their covered storage up north to their FL or AZ winter site and have no trees or such to get on top and they don't want them. They cost some money and may require some maintenance or adjustments but we like them.

[RJShiflet]

Originally Posted by 1960C182

I'm in the group of won't ever have a rv without them. To me, worth the cost.

Ditto.

[Cypressloser]

They are not cheap but keep the dirt and rain water off of the slides, block the sun and so on, but if you spend any time in the snow you better build some kind of support to keep the toppers from collapsing under the extra weight.

[RoadEyePie]

DRWICKS, you were right....that is what Vanleigh calls their Slide Covers. Anyway, I ordered the Beacon with this option. I'm getting excited looking forward to spring. Booked campgrounds for May on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.

[chunker]

Originally Posted by RoadEyePie

DRWICKS, you were right....that is what Vanleigh calls their Slide Covers. Anyway, I ordered the Beacon with this option. I'm getting excited looking forward to spring. Booked campgrounds for May on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.

IMHO you won't be sorry.

[Fiesta48]

It's a love hate situation.
They keep out most water and debris. But not all. I've gotten soaked several times when the slide comes in and we stop the first time. At one end of our FWS the floor gets very wet. Topper is not long enough.
Then when it is windy they are noisy.
Replacement is expensive, pain to do.
Other family's 5er does not have toppers, it does not leak but collects a lot of gunk on top.

[jacknife]

When it is raining if you raise the front about 2 degrees the water will run off

[RoadEyePie]

Originally Posted by jacknife

When it is raining if you raise the front about 2 degrees the water will run off

The only way to do that is to stick something like a board under them to raise it up? I'll bet over 90% of people don't do that. What happens if you forget to remove it and run the slide in? Maybe I don't understand how you do that.

[tuffr2]

Think about it, they are very functional. Yes, they are a mild hassle to keep clean and keeping them from sagging.

You either have slide toppers or a broom and ladder to sweep the slide off every time you pull in the slides. With 4 slides that is 4 times up and down the ladder with your broom. It seems you can not easily sweep off the slides from the RV roof. So a ladder is easier.

I had slide toppers and would watch all the twigs and leaves drop off as they came in.

Again [emoji106]

[DJNCJ]

Originally Posted by RoadEyePie

The only way to do that is to stick something like a board under them to raise it up? I'll bet over 90% of people don't do that. What happens if you forget to remove it and run the slide in? Maybe I don't understand how you do that.

You simply accomplish this using the leveling jacks. My toppers extend beyond the slides roofs and I rarely get water on the slide roofs. If a strong wind drives rain below the toppers a slight off angle with the jacks allows the water to run off the roofs and toppers prior to retracting them.

[RoadEyePie]

Originally Posted by DJNCJ

You simply accomplish this using the leveling jacks. My toppers extend beyond the slides roofs and I rarely get water on the slide roofs. If a strong wind drives rain below the toppers a slight off angle with the jacks allows the water to run off the roofs and toppers prior to retracting them.

So, when you get ready to pull the slides in, you drop one side with the leveling jacks and then you do the other side?

[chunker]

Originally Posted by RoadEyePie

So, when you get ready to pull the slides in, you drop one side with the leveling jacks and then you do the other side?

No just raise the nose or drop the tail a couple degrees. Will allow any water to drain off aft.