Slide Topper mid-support?

[PaceArrow06]

I have a 24 foot slide with a topper that has a support in the center. The support is in the way of me putting on a window awning. Is it OK to relocate the support off center? if so, How far off center? lastly, Is the center support necessary?

[PaceArrow06]

Originally Posted by PaceArrow06

I have a 24 foot slide with a topper that has a support in the center. The support is in the way of me putting on a window awning. Is it OK to relocate the support off center? if so, How far off center? lastly, Is the center support necessary?

little bit of clarification:
it's on the outside of the slide, has rollers to support the cylinder of the topper as it goes out & back in.

[Skip426]

From my experience with my 21' awning ; yes the support is necessary, as the roller tube of that length will sag under it's own weight.

The 14' slide awning on my coach doesn't have a center support , so I'd venture a guess that your support could be moved up to two feet off center and still be effective.

[MingusPirate]

The only thing I'd be concerned about is that slide toppers have backing plates as the wall, etc. Won't support it. Be careful

[Dutch Star Don]

Move the first one and buy a second one. Install them so the awning is supported in equal sections.

[PaceArrow06]

moved the topper slide 8" to the side to accommodate a window awning over the slide windows----WORKED PERFECT; no noticeable effect on the topper & the window awning worked perfectly.....A BIG THANKS to Carefree & ShadePro fo Spring Valley, CA!!!

[PaceArrow06]

moved the topper slide 8" to the side to accommodate a window awning over the slide windows----WORKED PERFECT; no noticeable effect on the topper & the window awning worked perfectly.....A BIG THANKS to Carefree & ShadePro of Spring Valley, CA!!!