How to install slide toppers, the easy way!

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This is a fairly detailed walkthrough of how I do most slide toppers.
Those under 150” that is.
I highly recommend you find a helper and a second ladder if possible, regardless of the size of the topper.

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@Slamb-gf8rc 7 ай бұрын

Hi Nick, nice job with the install. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos. I appreciate you leaving your mistakes in so we can all learn from them. You're a natural instructor.

@CapTen54 2 ай бұрын

I also found the video very helpful. In fact, my travel trailer was set up with "Solera Ready" mounts and track rail. The first problem was that Forest River ALSO used the wrong screws when installing the access plate, so, when I tried to slip on the Access Bracket, the heads of the screws interfered with the bracket and had to be switched out with recessed screws. I doubt that I would have recognized that problem and fix if I had not watched the video. Also, I found the awning rail that was factory mounted to be about 5 inches shorter than the one that came with the awning kit. I am now trying to decide if I need to switch that out too.

@tommyordoyne7461 Ай бұрын

Another tip, paint the 5/16" hex head screws black before installation.

@daviscrt 7 ай бұрын

Great video instructions. Thanks again Don

@bounderchris 2 ай бұрын

My last bounder had a bunch of water get in from the slide being out of adjustment but the slide topper was long enough to cover the slide box except for a tiny bit on each side and when it rained extra hard that’s when the water would get in, on my latest Bounder I was happy to see the slide toppers going a little farther out so they cover the whole slide and then some… I would definitely do that if I ever installed different ones…

@brucehughart4894 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Doesn't look to bad. Think I'll tackle it. I know it won't be as easy as you made it look. 🙂

@Theman-ms9pt 7 ай бұрын

Link for the slide topper?

@pineychristian Ай бұрын

Can you make a video on cable slides. I have a 2024 salem fsk 178bhsk . The slide motor isnt above the slide like most cable systems. I havent actually located the motor.

@re6819 2 ай бұрын

Great Video, I noticed you installed the awning rail with the screws under the awning (not showing), but the instructions show installing it with the screws on top of the awning (showing). I was wondering if you did it that way for a reason. It definitely looks nicer that way but was wondering if it might put a little more strain on the screws or create more of an area for water to lay on top of the channel when it is flipped the way you installed it?

@CapTen54 2 ай бұрын

I noticed that same difference. I too think having the screws below would be better, unless, as you say, the strain on the bracket is a concern. I will be installing mine tomorrow, so I will make that decision after I sleep on it.

@re6819 2 ай бұрын

@@CapTen54 I ended up doing mine as the instructions indicated with the screws up. I didn't like how the water would lay behind the channel if it is up. When finished it doesn't look bad at all.

@mikeherpel6308 Ай бұрын

Do you have any vids concerning rack and pinion slide outs? My slide out does not close completely on one side. Is there a way to adjust so it closes properly? It is as though it has skipped a few teeth.

@RoadieWingZZ 4 ай бұрын

Two 3-1/2” blocks of wood, one for each end, would make positioning the top rail soooo easy…👍

@Thatrvtech 4 ай бұрын

I used to use a cigarette pack until I quit 😂, now I use the blocks

@vdubing01 Ай бұрын

A couple questions if you don't mind. My travel trailer gutter has an awning rail down the entire length. Could I use that rail instead of installing a new rail in order to avoid putting more screws holes in my walls as you mentioned. Are there issues with that you could think of our pointers if I go that route? TIA. :Nic

@fasbiks4me 2 ай бұрын

Hey Nick do you have any videos on setting slide topper tension?

@cdrwebb 3 ай бұрын

Are you fastening the rail 3-1/2" above slide roof or the the 3-1/2" above the t-molding flange? Confused, as Lippert refers to 3-6" above the t-molding flange, but I "think" you measured up from the roof? Appreciate any clarification. GREAT VIDEO

@shawnparis3570 5 ай бұрын

How can I know what measurements to use when I have slides that are very close together or near an awning like in your video… 3 of my 4 slides will have to be ordered smaller than normal

@SaltyCaliO 15 күн бұрын

Quick question if you still watch these comments, Is there a reason the industry doesn't use screws with rubber bushings like a metal roof?

@virgilrodriguez8113 Ай бұрын

Hey Nick, what size and length are the screws?

@michiganboy1869 4 ай бұрын

How do you adjust the tension on the slide toppers over time I notice that they are sagging would like to adjust them to take out any type of sagging

@nemideergoon1844 3 ай бұрын

If it's evenly sagging and not at one end....... Unravel the tube until the gimp slot is pointing at the sky, stick a heft cotter key in the end spring there is a hole that goes all the way through at the end of the spring cap. You'll know when ya got it because it will quit fighting you, best done with a helper if you don't do it often. Slide your fabric off, then pull that pin back out and rotate your tube one more turn. Slide pin back in hole, slide fabric back on and pull pin and slowly let it ravel back up. When you start unraveling that sucker when you get to the end it's gonna be slimy and wet and slippery, wear some leather gloves or something to help with it slipping in your hand. Michigan as well.

@bounderchris 2 ай бұрын

Without hitting metal how can that little bit of thin wood hold that bracket when the wind picks up? Unless it’s thicker wood there than what they put on the roofs? Also is there a way to tighten the tension on them? My bedroom one is good but my big slide topper seems to have a little less tension.

@sherylmock2011 2 ай бұрын

That is my thought as well. We had a previous camper that all those screws pulled loose from the thin Luan paneling and cause all kinds of damage.