Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Keystone RV Forums > Keystone Fleet | Keystone RV Models > Fifth Wheels
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 03-31-2018, 11:15 AM   #1
sfd703
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Schenectady
Posts: 3
Red face Slide out topper for 26RBI

Hi there, I apologize if this has been covered. I've searched online and I don't have access to my owners manual (since our 2016 Keystone Cougar 26RBI is in winter storage).

I'm looking to get a topper for the dining room slide out. However, I can't seem to find any information online as to the length that is needed.

So, does anyone happen to know how long the dining room slide out is? Or what length slide out I'll need

Also, we are fairly new to the RV community. This will be our second seasonal camping season, third year with our camper. So, any one with any pointers for seasonal camping will be greatly appreciated.
sfd703 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2018, 12:29 PM   #2
wbdvt
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 144
Welcome! You will receive a lot of opinions on a topper. I had one put on my 2014 Cougar 21RBS and after having it for awhile now, I would not get one on a new TT. It can be noisy in wind and collect water after a rain.
__________________
2016 Chevy 2500HD Duramax LTZ Z71 double cab long bed
2012 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi (with K&N Air Intake) (traded)
2012 Rockwood 2109S (SOLD)
2014 Cougar X-Lite 21RBS
His & Hers 2016 Vespa Sprint 150's
wbdvt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2018, 12:32 PM   #3
JRTJH
Site Team
 
JRTJH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,846
It would be best if you measure your slide to confirm all measurements. There are two ways to measure: 1) from slide side to slide side and 2) from slide flange to slide flange. Then, there is always the "confusion factor" in posting measurements on the forum. So, if you measure yourself, then you'll know that you're ordering the correct awning. Usually, they are a "non-returnable" item and at $300 or more, you'll want to know for certain that you're getting what you need.

You can go to this site and read how to measure and what to measure to order the correct awning. The only "confusing part" is the height of the flange and whether you'll need "tall brackets or short brackets". Typically, all Keystone slides require tall brackets.

https://www.e-carefree.com/ecarefree...=48&action=cfg

On the far right side of the "AWNING LENGTH" section is a "learn more" button. Click on that and it will give you additional information.

If you get confused, post your questions and someone will answer them for you. I'd urge you to measure for yourself, at the cost of awnings, you surely don't want to order the wrong one and not be able to return it.
__________________
John



2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
JRTJH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2018, 12:36 PM   #4
chuckster57
Site Team
 
chuckster57's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,237
Normal measurement is total length of slide and width of vertical flanges.
__________________

2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.

Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
chuckster57 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2018, 03:51 PM   #5
sfd703
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Schenectady
Posts: 3
Awesome! Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I truly appreciate it. I just wanted to get a head start on ordering a topper. Guess it takes 2-3 weeks to deliver one.

If anyone has any pointers, please feel free to PM me. I'm all ears when it comes to upgrading our travel trailer.
sfd703 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2018, 04:12 PM   #6
JRTJH
Site Team
 
JRTJH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,846
If you're going to buy Carefree brand, go to their website and do your configuration, then enter the part numbers into Google search. When I bought mine, I found both of them from third party sellers (different vendors) on Amazon. The large slide awning was about $150 cheaper than CW and Carefree's recommended sites and the small awning for the bedroom was about $90 cheaper. Saving $240 was a plus for me, and shipping on them was included in the price. With Carefree's site recommendations, they would have shipped motor freight, adding at least another $100 in costs.

So, shop around, make sure you're getting the best price. Installing them is easy, once you get over the "fear and/or intimidation" of drilling multiple holes in the side of your trailer.
__________________
John



2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
JRTJH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-31-2018, 06:32 PM   #7
rhagfo
Senior Member
 
rhagfo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 4,180
We got our Dometic from Makarios RV, great service and great measuring instructions.

https://www.makariosrv.com/dometic-slide-toppers/
__________________
Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
rhagfo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-01-2018, 06:07 AM   #8
Tinner12002
Senior Member
 
Tinner12002's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Lafayette
Posts: 1,068
Well the only thing I would say that if your in the least bit not comfortable installing it yourself, let the dealer install it and measure and order it, at least the installation would be warranted.
__________________
2015 Ram,3500,Dually,B&W,4.10s,Aisin,Limited,Silver
2018 Raptor,428SP w/full body paint
2012 Harley, Ultra Limited
Tinner12002 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
slide, slide out

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates in any way. Keystone RV® is a registered trademark of the Keystone RV Company.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:02 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.