True Topper Slide Topper Alternative

Dgnorquist · 01-27-2023, 09:37 AM

Does anyone have experience with True Topper retrofit on Winnebago Class A Motorhome?

**creativepart** · 01-27-2023, 09:51 AM

I saw the video too. I think you’ll find it’s a very new product that doesn’t have a lot of people that have experience with this at this point. The company is mostly working with Tiffin Motorhomes due to their existing relationship building seamless slide rooms for them.

I doubt you’ll find anyone here or even someone at a general RV website like IRV2 with direct experience.

Here’s the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80o-0wE1kr8

**macnut** · 01-28-2023, 10:35 PM

Looks interesting, though! I’d love to not worry about high winds when camping. Occasionally we have to take slides in because of flapping slide toppers.

Ray,IN · 01-29-2023, 09:58 AM

I gotta say, AZEspert really earns his endorsement money. I can foresee problems with an EPDM slide covering material after a few hundred passes of it rubbing on the material, and if a leaf stem gets caught under it the wear is accelerated.
Personally I like the cooling effect of a true awning material if parked in direct sun..

BobC · 01-29-2023, 11:20 AM

I'd be concerned about the mechanism that makes it lift for the slider's top flange when closing. Failure could cause a lot of damage. Additionally like windshield wiper blades, how often does the scraping edge need renewal.

I enjoy AZExpert's videos but sometimes he surprises me. Recently he's posted some videos on his new off-the-grid shop. His solar power system seems marginal at best and his panel location between two Quonset Hut-like structures seems pretty inefficient.

AFChap · 02-01-2023, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobC

I'd be concerned about the mechanism that makes it lift for the slider's top flange when closing.

I understood the video to say that they actually remove the original top flange & make the top outer edge smooth.

**macnut** · 02-01-2023, 04:37 PM

True. I guess that means no going back after you switch to this!

Bo Walker · 02-02-2023, 03:54 AM

One of my slide awnings holds a pool of water in the middle. It has never caused any problem. But it would be nice to replace it with a True Topper.

**creativepart** · 02-02-2023, 09:02 AM

The top flange on my Adventurer’s living room slide must be 4 or 5 inches tall. I’m looking at it right now and I can’t imagine that being cut off.