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Here is the "express" version of this video, showing how to install a new A&E slide topper.

Here's our entire playlist of awning & slide topper videos:
   • AWNINGS & SLIDE TOPPERS  

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Our favorite type of DIY RV project is one that's both surprisingly manageable and also saves a lot of money. Slide topper replacement fits that description to a T by being much easier to accomplish than one might expect, while costing as little as 1/2 to 1/3 the price of having it done at an RV shop. If you thought that replacing your slide toppers was out of your league as a DIY RVer, watch this first and you just might change your mind!

Here we demonstrate the "standard" method for replacing a typical A&E slide topper (Carefree of Colorado toppers are different of course). If you feel comfortable that you can handle the installation (which we did in 20 minutes flat with two people and two stepladders), we also recorded a longer version, which includes how to take the needed measurements, how to complete the online order form, and also covers the full installation procedure as well. You can view that longer video here:

   • Measure, Order & Replace Your RV Slid...  

Also, if you saw our first video on this topic last year, we tried an "alternate" installation technique that's a good method to consider using on deep slideouts. You can view that video here:

   • Replacing an RV Slide Topper — "Alter...  

The alternate method is a bit more involved, but we liked the fact that much of the work was done on the ground, and we didn't have to reach across our deep slideout from the ladders. Watch both videos and choose the installation method that you're most comfortable with. Either way, it's probably easier that you thought!

We purchased our first slide topper replacement last year from Tough Top Awnings. When we opened the box, it was immediately obvious that it was superior to the original fabric (doublestitched and noticeably thicker) and it was less expensive than buying OEM replacement material from A&E.

Ray (Tough Top's owner) was very responsive when we had questions during the ordering process and he obviously takes pride in making a superior product at a lower price. When we decided to replace our bedroom slide toppers this year, it was a nobrainer to order from Tough Top Awnings again. You can get more detail by visiting their website:

http://www.toughtopawnings.com

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