We're getting a new FW with three slide outs (Crossroads Cruiser 30SK). Our current one (Wildcat 27RL), has one slide out.
I do not have an awning on my Wildcat. I haven't have too much trouble sweeping it off prior to retracting. It's near the FW rear, and I can reach it fine from the roof. However, the new FW which I will pick up in 3 weeks has a bedroom slide, plus two opposing slides in the kitchen/living room area.
My guess is the bedroom slide might be a little difficult to sweep. But I don't have access to the FW right now (we're on a trip), but I figured if I were going to have slide out awnings installed now is the time while it's at the dealer and I have the time.
So, looking for recommendations, for or against, slide out awnings. Plus, is it "okay" to have just one slide out awning, or is that considered "tacky"!
Thanks guys and gals!
Doug and Kathy
2008 Chevy 2500HD extended cab Duramax/Allison 4WD
2007 Crossroads Cruiser CF30SK
"Nuestra casa con buena vistas"
How do you like climbing up on the roof to sweep off the slide when it's raining? You're obviously a lot more agile than me because I enjoy just pushing the button Are they NECESSARY, obviously not but they ARE handy. Good luck / Skip
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When it rains I AT LEAST wish that I had an awning on my bedroom slide, I have to believe it would take away some of the loud pitter patter we get from raindrops 2' above our heads.
(note to self) order slide awnings.
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We travel at any time of the year. In Oregun you almost have to, waitin for it to quit raining is like watching paint dry on a humid day. It would be a real PITA to have to sweep water in the rain. The alternative being to have the water in the RV after you push the button. For me it is a no brainer and worth every penny spent.
My previous trailer was a rear queen bed slide, an Aruba, identical to many on the market with this feature, such as Outback. What a pain in the butt! Couldn't buy a slide out awning to fit, so had to take a short step ladder to sweep off the slide and then dry it off if soaking wet and if water standing here and there on it. And what a fun experience that was if it was pouring the rain. All the water on the slide naturally ended up running off the roof and down into my trailer by the time we got home. Highway vibarations cause it to run and drip everywhere.
No only did I come to DESPISE that rear queen bed slide arrangement, I came to the conclusion that there was only one thing I hated more than the floor plan -- the dirty or wet roof of my slide!
New trailer has two slides, a bedroom slide and a super slide in the living area. Didn't leave the lot until I had slide awnings installed for both.
MAJOR DIFFERENCE!!! After experience being WITHOUT and now WITH, ain't no way in heck I would have slides without awnings on them. I no longer give a thought to the slide outs...period. Open them, foget them. Close them, forget them. No cleaning. No ladders. NO standing in the rain getting soaked trying to get a slide ready to go in.
Best of all, NO more camping in October with slide roofs buried in leaves that MUST be cleaned off before packing up. NO bird poop and other assorted natural nasties coming inside my trailer! Anything dirty on my slide awaning stays outside...just where it should be.
Your choice but don't let anyone convince you that the slider-awning will keep water or debris out. Both ends of all sliders are exposed to the elements. If there's a storm then the wind will blow debris under the awning. Ever try to clean out your slider roof with an awning on it?
Now if you get up on the roof you'll notice you have at least two rubber seals. The one on the trailer roof is to push everything out of the way when the slider is being retracted.
Like I said, your choice.
Bill B. (Michigan)
Bill B. (Michigan)
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Are they NECESSARY, obviously not but they ARE handy. Good luck / Skip
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