Video showig how to replace the fabric on A&E slidetoppers

[Dunner]

Doc, don't know about price, but check out post #7 and the "Fabric" link on their page.

[Doc Mark]

Thanks Dunner!

[Dunner]

Originally Posted by speed racer

You will find that the sun has made the material stiff and when you go to bend it to sew the bead it will crack. You are better of to buy a new one made for the wrap at the same time you buy the wrap.

Isn't there anything that would soften it up? 303, leather balm, etc?

I still have 1/2 a gallon of Canvak from my boating days. Water resistant, Canvas preservative. "For retreating awnings, tarps, canvas, covers and tents."

[bowpulpit]

I just replaced both toppers on our MA 3778. I purchased them from Ray at Tough Top Awnings. He's a great guy and his product is excellent quality and considerably "tougher" than the OEM topper.
This is definitely a two man job particularly on your long living room slide. The bedroom slide could be done by one person but two is better.

[bldrbob]

I did my slides a little different.After running the slide all the way out I rolled the cover the rest of the way out using a strap wrench and a screwdriver to pin the roller.When it was all the way out I closed the slide almost all the way in.I took out the locking screws and removed old fabric.After starting the new fabric I fastened a line to the fabric and ran it to the other end of the slide.I tied a bucket to the line and put some water in it for weight.Feeding the fabric in at one end while the bucket pulled the other end. I fed the new fabric into the tracks,replaced the locking screws,ran the slide back out and released the roller.With the job completed the bucket and I sat down for a refreshment.The bucket wasn't thirsty cause it was full of water so I had his drink too.

[Dunner]

I did a similar thing when I helped a friend do an awning, except we used scrap metal from my back yard.

[AndrewC]

Tank'S John for the info's very helpfull
Andrew

[UsualSuspect]

I replaced my first one a few months ago, took about 1 1/2 hours start to finish. I purchased my replacement from Ray at Tough Top Awnings. I was not sure what to expect in the way of quality, but after receiving the replacement, found it was a thicker material than the OEM was, and the seams were double sewn. If I have to replace another one it will be from Tough Top Awnings, Ray will answer question you have, and customer service is not lacking.

[artmartin]

I replaced mine with this:
RV Slide Out Awnings, Replacement Fabric.
Fabric is heavier than Dometic.
I agree about the video. I replaced both my bedroom and living room toppers by myself in about two and a half hours.