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Old 05-21-2011, 03:41 PM   #1
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Slide topper adjustments?

We are in the Monty today with heavy rains all day. The toppers are sagging and need adjustment. Can somebody help?
 
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Old 05-21-2011, 11:18 PM   #2
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Yup, they all do especially the long ones. As long as they roll up when the slide is retracted (water will run off) I see no need for adjustment. They are doing what they were intended to do. With ours, I pull in the slide until water starts running, then pause till it stops, then keep pausing until all the water is gone and the slide is in. My concern is, if you put more tension on the roll up spring, there is a better chance that eventually the spring will break and then you will have more problems than just water. Some people put swim noodles under the large ones to help with the sag, but then what if you forget to take them out. I'm sure you will see more ideas, but for us, we just live with it and let the water drain upon retracting. Not a big deal, just takes a little more time pulling in the slides.
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Old 05-22-2011, 02:34 AM   #3
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That is normal.If they did not release tension with weight something would give.
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Old 05-22-2011, 02:19 PM   #4
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Thanks for the info.Iwill take them in slow from now on.
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