The 6 is your top to bottom clearance you need the awning to be at least 6 above your slide out so the slide topper can fit in between.
Awning installed on a slide out.
Detail a slide the end cap extension onto the mounting bracket.
Step 2 insert the end caps on either side of the mounting bracket.
Step 3 unroll some of the awning fabric from the roller tube and slide it into the awning rail.
Upon parking the awning can be pulled and slid out to create shade or canopy.
Unroll some of the fabric from the roller tube.
Slide the polyrod and fabric into the awning rail.
Now you don t have to worry about damages to your slide outs and you can now protect the life of your rv better against the elements with our special slide covers.
Roll up the slack material onto the roller tube.
Repeat for the other side.
With factory installed awnings you re almost assured of getting a great fitting product for your rv.
Rv slide out awning installation is a relatively simple process that requires two sets of hands and about an hour of your time and this small addition will work wonders in keeping debris such as sticks and leaves off of the top of your awning which has been known to damage the top seal of your sidewall cut out and cause potentially major leakage inside the cabin.
Make sure to center the fabric.
Dometic slide topper awnings come with a full case or a wind deflector and protects your slide seals from leaves and rainfall.
Center the fabric over the room.
Sometimes the right camping solution for your household is a refurbished motorhome that s not yet outfitted with awnings for slide out rooms.
Slide out retractable awnings like a pull down window shade the slide out awning is normally placed on most sides of an rv.
The 3 clearance you re needing is side to side the arms of your current awning should be at least 3 outside of the slide out on each end.
The integrated wind deflector prevents billowing and provides fabric protection for when you travel.
In these cases it is best to contact your local dometic retailer for a consultation.