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Post by Edd505 on May 2, 2021 23:15:37 GMT -5
Any one know of a slide topper that fits the Durango's with two awnings? I watched a video on the install and looked easy, then I went out and looked, there's no where for the mount on the slide. I'm looking for brand and a picture of the mount if you can get one. TIA - Edd
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Post by lovegolf44 on May 3, 2021 5:34:16 GMT -5
Any one know of a slide topper that fits the Durango's with two awnings? I watched a video on the install and looked easy, then I went out and looked, there's no where for the mount on the slide. I'm looking for brand and a picture of the mount if you can get one. TIA - Edd +1 |
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Post by laknox on May 3, 2021 10:44:07 GMT -5
Any one know of a slide topper that fits the Durango's with two awnings? I watched a video on the install and looked easy, then I went out and looked, there's no where for the mount on the slide. I'm looking for brand and a picture of the mount if you can get one. TIA - Edd I think I'd call KZ and see what they say. IF there's room to screw into the slide frames, it's probably doable. Hmmmm... Was wondering if a long, narrow vertical piece could be stuck to the outside that the topper could mount to. Use the 3M tape like they use for car badges. That's tough stuff. Does Eternabond make a double-sided tape? Lyle |
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Post by Edd505 on May 3, 2021 21:53:16 GMT -5
The YouTubes I watched all show the slide mount goes in the corner against both corners against the upper vertical & horizontal trim. That where the main slide awning is. I was hoping someone here had looked into this. Guess I need to make a call to KZ.
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Post by idmt on May 4, 2021 11:14:01 GMT -5
Any one know of a slide topper that fits the Durango's with two awnings? I watched a video on the install and looked easy, then I went out and looked, there's no where for the mount on the slide. I'm looking for brand and a picture of the mount if you can get one. TIA - Edd just about all the companies use the same toppers for their slides -- I have a Escape 201BH and put the slide topper on -- really simple install, did it myself in about 45 minutes -- just take your time and measure well -- had it out for 2 trips already -- and both had Rain / Snow and slide was dry !! |
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Post by lovegolf44 on May 4, 2021 13:17:32 GMT -5
Any one know of a slide topper that fits the Durango's with two awnings? I watched a video on the install and looked easy, then I went out and looked, there's no where for the mount on the slide. I'm looking for brand and a picture of the mount if you can get one. TIA - Edd just about all the companies use the same toppers for their slides -- I have a Escape 201BH and put the slide topper on -- really simple install, did it myself in about 45 minutes -- just take your time and measure well -- had it out for 2 trips already -- and both had Rain / Snow and slide was dry !! What specific brand topper did you purchase and from where? Good install directions? |
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Post by jetzen on May 4, 2021 15:54:44 GMT -5
Any one know of a slide topper that fits the Durango's with two awnings? I watched a video on the install and looked easy, then I went out and looked, there's no where for the mount on the slide. I'm looking for brand and a picture of the mount if you can get one. TIA - Edd You must modify the mounting brackets of the slide topper to fit around the awning mount. I will find the article with the instructions and post it |
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Post by Edd505 on May 4, 2021 22:36:42 GMT -5
Any one know of a slide topper that fits the Durango's with two awnings? I watched a video on the install and looked easy, then I went out and looked, there's no where for the mount on the slide. I'm looking for brand and a picture of the mount if you can get one. TIA - Edd You must modify the mounting brackets of the slide topper to fit around the awning mount. I will find the article with the instructions and post it Thanks, I'll watch for it. |
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Post by Edd505 on May 4, 2021 22:42:29 GMT -5
just about all the companies use the same toppers for their slides -- I have a Escape 201BH and put the slide topper on -- really simple install, did it myself in about 45 minutes -- just take your time and measure well -- had it out for 2 trips already -- and both had Rain / Snow and slide was dry !! What specific brand topper did you purchase and from where? Good install directions? I looked at Carefree, my awning is mounted exactly where you lower mount is. |
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Post by lovegolf44 on May 5, 2021 5:48:56 GMT -5
What specific brand topper did you purchase and from where? Good install directions? I looked at Carefree, my awning is mounted exactly where you lower mount is. So the metal strip/bracket just above and running the length of my slides is a pre-mounted bracket for toppers? I have one of those on the awning slide too. Otherwise I have no idea what those are. |
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Post by idmt on May 5, 2021 11:08:04 GMT -5
just about all the companies use the same toppers for their slides -- I have a Escape 201BH and put the slide topper on -- really simple install, did it myself in about 45 minutes -- just take your time and measure well -- had it out for 2 trips already -- and both had Rain / Snow and slide was dry !! What specific brand topper did you purchase and from where? Good install directions? Bought it from Amazon -- was $286 when I put on in March -- Great instructions -- really easy to put on www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PXL7W9I/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Post by Edd505 on May 5, 2021 21:31:09 GMT -5
The topper bracket goes in the corner where the two dark strips meet at the top. To the poster that ask about the rail above, yes it's a rain gutter & the slot is for the topper.
This is one corner of the main awning, no room for a bracket in the corner.
This is the other, maybe room here for it to go in.
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Post by idmt on May 10, 2021 21:41:53 GMT -5
I looked at Carefree, my awning is mounted exactly where you lower mount is. So the metal strip/bracket just above and running the length of my slides is a pre-mounted bracket for toppers? I have one of those on the awning slide too. Otherwise I have no idea what those are. Wow your main awning is in the way!!! This sounds like a call to Solera -- the support center for the slide toppers -- from what it looks like - the maim awning might have to be lowered a bit -- to fit those corner bracket supports |
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Post by lovegolf44 on May 11, 2021 5:50:21 GMT -5
So the metal strip/bracket just above and running the length of my slides is a pre-mounted bracket for toppers? I have one of those on the awning slide too. Otherwise I have no idea what those are. Wow your main awning is in the way!!! This sounds like a call to Solera -- the support center for the slide toppers -- from what it looks like - the maim awning might have to be lowered a bit -- to fit those corner bracket supports I'll have to take a closer look at the topper bracket on the main awning side to see if it would be a problem. I would hope the Solera hardware mounted on the slide can be adjusted so the slide topper doesn't interfere with the main awning. |
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Post by lovegolf44 on May 14, 2021 5:53:36 GMT -5
Wow your main awning is in the way!!! This sounds like a call to Solera -- the support center for the slide toppers -- from what it looks like - the maim awning might have to be lowered a bit -- to fit those corner bracket supports I'll have to take a closer look at the topper bracket on the main awning side to see if it would be a problem. I would hope the Solera hardware mounted on the slide can be adjusted so the slide topper doesn't interfere with the main awning. I noticed the topper bracket over each slide is not level, they're pitched. I guess I don't understand why they would be pitched and not level. The roof rain gutter is just above these brackets. If I was to buy the LCI Solera toppers, how would I use these brackets? It seems I would need to remove the ones over the slides and install the LCI brackets that come with the kit. Strange. I'll post a pic one of these days. |
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Post by Chuck on Jun 5, 2021 19:36:55 GMT -5
Edd
I have had our trailer to three different RV dealers an two rv repair shops asking about a slide topper for are
5th wheel, they all said no way, the awning is to high over the windows an not enough room to mount a slide
tipper sorry to say Ugh !!!!
The other thing is that it interferes with the seal I was also told at the last two I ask about ... If Kz would
only have put smaller windows in an lowere the awning we would have been set, but no they had to put those
large windows in ...
Chuck
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Post by kimber on Jun 15, 2021 21:10:32 GMT -5
We have a 356 Rlt with 2 Awnings, and the dealer had no issues putting the slide topper on.
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Post by Chuck on Jun 20, 2021 18:41:12 GMT -5
kimber
I see it Kz took a hint an you have smaller windows than the older Kz Durango Golds an thus more room at the top of the
slode ...
I even ask one Rv dealer if I could lower the awning on our slide, he said sure but then your door will hit your awning
if it's tilted down an you will have holes to fill from were the awning use to be an we still possibly won't have
room to mount such ... I ask how much was they thinking in cost to so such, they stated I didn't want to know ...Ugh !!!
In my other post I made a type "O" an it look like I eas talking about Edd's trailer when It was ours I was posting
about, Sorry Edd !!!!!!
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Post by Edd505 on Jun 21, 2021 18:09:40 GMT -5
Any one know of a slide topper that fits the Durango's with two awnings? I watched a video on the install and looked easy, then I went out and looked, there's no where for the mount on the slide. I'm looking for brand and a picture of the mount if you can get one. TIA - Edd You must modify the mounting brackets of the slide topper to fit around the awning mount. I will find the article with the instructions and post it I been looking for the mod but can't seem to find anything. I know your busy with the upcoming rally, we will miss you guys, next year.
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Post by lovegolf44 on Dec 3, 2021 9:13:54 GMT -5
We have a 356 Rlt with 2 Awnings, and the dealer had no issues putting the slide topper on. I have the same model, can you share how much the dealer charged to install your toppers? I have a quote for $1k just for the dining room slide. Seems excessive. |
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