Question Tensioning a Carefree Slide Topper

[Neal]

My full wall slide topper seems to have too much slack. I'd prefer it be tighter like the other slides. Is there a process to adjust the slack and tension the topper?

 

[Chuggs]

Yes...but it is done before the topper is slid into the track. They slide a web strap with the plastic beading sewn into one end. Wrap it around the roller a bunch of times...and pull. It pre-tensions the roller. Then they install the topper fabric.

 

[Buly]

Mine are loose too. It bothers me, but yet to find someone to tighten them.

 

[boomer]

According to Newmar they are slack at the front of the coach to allow for drainage and other stuff. This is apparently a design "Feature"

 

[Buly]

My toppers collect lots of rain water. I have to lower the front end to dump the water, before retracting the slide, or the water gets pushed inside the coach.