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07-04-2019, 07:21 AM
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Slide topper
I have a question on toppers. I own a 2018 3120rl and want to install toppers.
My question is on the off driver side over the door is an awning and the slider is within 1.25 inches of the awning hardware. Has anyone installed a topper on this style trailer. It appears to be too close and the hardware will hit as the awning is lowered.
Thanks for any advice or recommendations
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07-04-2019, 01:58 PM
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Montana Fan
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They are an option from the manufacturer so I would say yes it can be done. Check with a local dealer and see if they have a 3120 with them that you can look at. Several videos on YouTube with that setup.
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07-04-2019, 02:04 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Northern Illinois
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they wont install a topper on that slide, like mine the dining room slide has an awning over it. I just use the awning as a topper while parked, if windy or if i'm parked at home, i run it out about 3 feet, weather does not effect it.
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07-05-2019, 06:45 AM
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Thanks for the info.
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07-05-2019, 12:46 PM
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Montana Fan
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There is video on YouTube of one with the slide topper from the factory.
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2020 Montana LOADED Legacy, Solar, Generator, Slide Awnings, Full Paint 3120RL
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2020 Montana 3561 Legacy, everything except paint.
2018 Silverado 3500 DRW, 50Gal Transfer Flow, Andersen hitch.
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07-05-2019, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheet
I have a question on toppers. I own a 2018 3120rl and want to install toppers.
My question is on the off driver side over the door is an awning and the slider is within 1.25 inches of the awning hardware. Has anyone installed a topper on this style trailer. It appears to be too close and the hardware will hit as the awning is lowered.
Thanks for any advice or recommendations
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I have a 2019 anniversary edition 3121rl (same model with residential fridge) and I have slide toppers on all 3 slides. I ordered them from the factory with the unit.
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07-05-2019, 05:39 PM
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Thank you I will check with them. Does your awning arm come close to the slide? Mine is approximately 1.25” away from the awning arm.
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07-05-2019, 07:02 PM
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The edge of the topper is probably 3 inches from the awning. The awning is slid all the way to the right of the track to give the toppers room. I uploaded a photo hopefully it works and you can see it.
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07-05-2019, 07:53 PM
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M.O.C. #21668
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That looks great, exactly what I was hopping for.
Do you happen to have a brand name or recommend one over the other.
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07-06-2019, 10:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
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My 2019 3121 came from factory with slide toppers plus the two awnings.
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01-24-2020, 09:50 PM
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Montana Fan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldicon
My 2019 3121 came from factory with slide toppers plus the two awnings.
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What brand and model topper does Keystone install on your rig?
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01-25-2020, 03:44 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpwhite
What brand and model topper does Keystone install on your rig?
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I can't guarantee this is right, but it looks like a Dometic. I climbed up on the roof but could not see any markings on the toppers. Then looked through the stack of papers that came with the Monty, but could not find anything on the toppers. Finally I compared the end pieces of the toppers with different ones on the internet, and it looks like one of the Dometic toppers. Possibly the Deluxe Slide Topper EZ. Sorry, best I could do.
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01-25-2020, 10:04 PM
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Montana Fan
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Thanks very much
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01-26-2020, 09:05 AM
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On our 2019 3120RL we used the Dometic Solera slide toppers. The dinning room slide that has the awning attached to it came with the “Slide Topper Prep Kit”. That has a shorter profile mounting bracket that will fit within the wall space bellow the upper trim piece.
https://www.lci1.com/toppers
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01-28-2020, 09:35 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpwhite
What brand and model topper does Keystone install on your rig?
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There are 3 'standard' brands that most RV manufacturers use:
- Dometic being the most popular OEM and aftermarket
- Carefree of Colorado
- LCI's Solera
They are about the same MSRP but one or the others may be on sale at any particular time to the OEMs or DIYers
There are at least a couple high end brands as well like Girard, but were way out of my budget dollars
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07-07-2019, 08:18 PM
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Do those with toppers have much issue with them flapping when windy?
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07-08-2019, 10:02 AM
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M.O.C. #22660
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I don’t notice any noise from mine in the wind, However they do hold some water when it rains. When I close the slides I get a pretty good amount of water rolling off the top.
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07-10-2019, 01:30 PM
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I had toppers installed by the dealer . It had awning over dining room slide. Myne is 2018 3121 rl
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07-10-2019, 01:59 PM
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Montana Master
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My 2019 3130re came with slide toppers. The kitchen side topper does collect rain water. The kitchen slide does hit the floor when going in and out. CW tech disconnected the topper and it did not hit the floor. He believes the slide toppers put tension on the top of the slide causing the bottom to dig into the floor. I asked if he could adjust it but he was reluctant to change anything. He said it was a delicate balance. Recommended getting slide slickers and put them on the floor. I bought two 4'x4" thin glue on vinyl baseboard ($1 each), cut them in half and lay them on the floor when retracting the slides.
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07-29-2019, 12:22 AM
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Wondering how the tech disconnected the topper . I have been thinking about taking mine off completely. 2019 331 RL
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