Slide Out Topper for 240RL

[curtisbowers]

Is this a factory-installed slide topper rail or just a gutter? It has gutter extensions on each end. Looking to add a slide topper over this slide.

[Country Campers]

My toppers were installed using this rail. It is important to have the rail installed into the side frame work or into a metal backing.

Brian

[howson]

Is this a factory-installed slide topper rail or just a gutter? It has gutter extensions on each end. Looking to add a slide topper over this slide.

I agree with Brian--that's a slide topper rail. Lucky you! The rail installation is the toughest part of the install IMO.

[curtisbowers]

I guess I will have to just pull the gutter extensions out of the way. I didn't see a way to remove one of them, to slide that end of the topper through the rail. Has anyone installed a topper with the gutter extension obstructing the rail?

[howson]

I guess I will have to just pull the gutter extensions out of the way. I didn't see a way to remove one of them, to slide that end of the topper through the rail. Has anyone installed a topper with the gutter extension obstructing the rail?

When I installed Solera toppers there was a screw driven through the rail to secure the fabric in place. Could there be a similar screw holding the gutter in place? If so, remove the screw and slide the gutter extension out of the rail.



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GDRV-Mariah -- can you verify the brand of topper compatible with the rail installed on curtisbowers 240RL? I assume it's a Lippert Solera, but would appreciate a confirmation. If required the VIN is in the profile. TIA!

Howard

[Country Campers]

I guess I will have to just pull the gutter extensions out of the way. I didn't see a way to remove one of them, to slide that end of the topper through the rail. Has anyone installed a topper with the gutter extension obstructing the rail?

Behind the plastic cover above the gutter section of the rail is a line of screws for attachment. The end screw is "suppose" to hold the downspout in place. The downspout actually fell off of the gutter on ours , the back gutter , as it did not have a screw holding it in place. Carefully pull back the plastic cover and remove the screw , install topper and re-install downspout. Remember to seal the screw.

Brian