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The Easiest Method to Replace a Carefree of Colorado Slide-Out Awning Fabric

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It seems I'm always rushing and have lost control.
This is a 2009 Monaco Dynasty and the Carefree of Colorado SOK slide-out topper fabric has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced.
This is the method I use to replace the fabric. I have done this with ladders too so it is possible without a lift. Why a vinyl fabric and not an acrylic? That was a customer decision based on price and time and matching the other 3 toppers.
You can get the fabric here:
amzn.to/3vCuaxa
or the locking filter pliers here:
amzn.to/38Ptb36

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@KX220R 28 дней назад

Just wanted to thank you for posting this video. You probably saved me a ton of aggravation last weekend If I hadn't watched this first. Saturday I replaced both road side slide-out awnings on our 2011 Monaco Diplomat. It truly was relatively easy, but only because I watched this video. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My wife and I watch your videos all the time. Take care and keep up the good work. 👍👍

@michaelpeck4033 3 месяца назад

3 years later, and you have another satisfied subscriber. My wife and I were able to follow your process and make this repair. Thanks!

@harrymoto6951 2 года назад

"I haven't hurt myself on one of these... yet." A man after my own heart! Subscribed! Down to earth fixes, no frills. Again, just my style. Paused the video to order the oil filter locking wrench. Thanks!!

@sailorjohnboy2325 3 года назад

The vice grips trick is brilliant.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

thanks

@miriamzimmerman1414 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!! We just noticed this exact problem with our almost exact '06 Beaver coach. Thank god for videos to pause and go. I can do this.....wish me luck!

@carlal.thompson5393 2 месяца назад

I'm going to give this a go! My first RV Repair attempt!!! 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾 ~Big C in the DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Brakes! ::: 🚌🚌🚌

@AZExpert 2 месяца назад

good lucki, stay safe!

@junioreitel6269 3 года назад

After seeing this video, I got rid of my Jeep and now my Toad is a scissor lift for doing checks and maintenance😂 They really are fantastic if you have the room for one!

@AZExpert 3 года назад

they are almost as much as a jeep

@DutchStar443 3 года назад

Very instructive. Not only did you show how to change the topper, you demonstrated how to clean out the leaves, pine needles, etc that collect in the roller cover. Thanks!

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@philstone6749 Год назад

I know this is an ancient post, but by hell it was very helpful in replacing two toppers. I refer to your videos frequently, even though I have your nightmare Country Coach…haha! Thanks friend.

@cwshumate914 3 года назад

Great tutorial! You make that look way easier than it probably is. Good idea to use that filter wrench.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@CaptainCornBurner 3 года назад

Thanks again for the great information, you make it look so easy. You are a great teacher. I watch all your videos on RV repair. Thank You.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@markstench4470 3 года назад

I always love to watch and learn , and you explain everything so I can even understand. Thank you for educating the masses.

@rhess10 Год назад

Excellent video. My slide topper let loose (or broke) on the largest slide out room. I could use 2 scissor lifts.

@AZExpert Год назад

I'll rent one from you

@darthgoggins1747 3 года назад

The easiest way is to have someone else do it. Great job and lots of good ideas. The lift sure makes life easier. 😉👌👍

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Very true!

@tbone1690 3 года назад

James...man I can't thank you enough for the informative, easy to follow instructional videos. My son and I just successfully changed my Carefree slide topper fabric using this video. Had some dicey moments (the sucker is 20' 9" long so it had a weird aluminum brace in the center I had to figure out) but it's done! And I have enough vinyl left to do it again down the road, lol. Keep up the great work, sir!

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Hey that's great to hear! Congratulations!

@mickeysingleton3994 Год назад

Where is the link to the video

@renearmenta2027 9 месяцев назад

Mr Horne, you are the best. You just save me a big headache. 🙏🤟🙏🤟🙏

@MichaelKeilman 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much. Very helpful. I'm just getting started in the RV Business. But still have my marine canvas business.

@Thetravelerfromflorida 3 года назад

Is always good to watch someone doing a great job

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Thanks!

@robertthompson6958 3 года назад

You make these seem so easy James.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

I get to edit out the mistakes though

@mull3915 3 года назад

Another very informative video for those of us that like to do our own repairs! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for supplying the links. While I don't need my toppers replaced yet, I am sure when I do I will refer to this video on how to do it right.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

thank you very much

@hillbillyrv 3 года назад

Thanks James. I have to do one of these soon. I am much more familiar with Dometic slide toppers, so this video was very timely.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! I feel terrified on a ladder with the customer watching me, waiting for me to hurt myself or break something. Good luck!

@hillbillyrv 3 года назад

@@AZExpert That is what I live for.... ha ha

@earlribaudo4807 3 года назад

No, thank you for all of your videos and humor.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@Brian-os9qj 15 дней назад

I will be putting new awning on two slide outs. I hope I get this right

@matthewmcmanus9587 6 месяцев назад

i worked at plant 10 in Coburg Oregon for 7 years before it closed up. I have probably been in that motorhome when it was being built

@kdub1666 3 года назад

That's a nice trick. I remember the first time I accidentally unraveled one of those awning springs.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

I;ve done that too

@rotatingrecords 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, I've got 4 of these to do tomorrow and was dreading having to pull the tubes all the way down. Should be able to just cut the fabric, pre-load and lock the tube and and rock-n-roll. Off to find one of those pliers.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

harbor freight!

@earlribaudo4807 3 года назад

Hey,you are the man, why should I trust somebody who just writes comments when I can watch the 👨 man in person. Good video.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

thank you

@LayloNewt 3 года назад

Thanks again for all the tips and tricks,

@TheHybridCamperGuy 3 года назад

That was really helpful James thanks for the tip! Thst is deffinetly different than dometic I had no idea.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@joeyboy8787 3 года назад

Another great trick from a genius

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Glad you liked it

@19Clutch69 3 года назад

Wow...you make it look easy peasy

@AZExpert 3 года назад

thank you

@Jason-vw7iq Год назад

Don't know if you will read this anytime soon but how do you measure how long I would need width is no problem?

@chetusher444 Год назад

I have to do 2 of these tomorrow. One the fabric is gone. How many turns should I put on the spring? I appreciate your videos and help.

@davidcooper3871 2 месяца назад

Try Murphy Oil Soap spray in the groove. That stuff is SLIPPERY and quite safe

@chetusher444 3 года назад

Another helpful video. Thank you.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@michaelcurtis8671 3 года назад

I really like your videos but the more I watch them the more I am going to stay away from RVing LOL

@AZExpert 3 года назад

I recommend renting one first

@eightyeightbuilder230 2 года назад

Thanks again James, much appreciated

@AZExpert 2 года назад

you're welcome

@mickeysingleton3994 Год назад

Do you or anyone else maybe, have a video on how the slide toppers work that have arms that fold out after the slide has extended? Thanks in advance

@dalefontaine 25 дней назад

Is there a way to tighten the care free slide out toppers ? Mine is in good condition still just has a little slack in it

@torinotroy7358 4 месяца назад

Do you have a video on replacing the spring on the Monaco I have a full wall one that won't retract

@safffff1000 3 года назад

I have been using those vice grips for the same thing.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

it strange that the only place I can find them is harbor freight

@janebray9392 3 года назад

AZ Expert philosophy of the day: it ain't rocket science, it ain't goin to the moon...😎👍😜🤣🙋‍♀️🇨🇦❤‼️

@AZExpert 3 года назад

sometimes its important to remember the little things

@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip because I've got two bedroom slide toppers to replace asap (one completely detached from roof) and one main slide, have that same black fabric ordered on it's way tomorrow...but can I borrow your boom since I'll have no help? Lol. You made it look so easy and I'm dreading it, my should be easies always finds a bump!

@AZExpert 3 года назад

good luck. I have a habit of making easy jobs difficult

@kentuckyoff-roadjunky9273 8 месяцев назад

How do you keep water from ponding on slide out awning?

@pauljordan756 3 года назад

Great pro tip! 👍👍👍

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@buc2buc1 Год назад

Great video and I tried it. I have the same topper cover and followed your instructions. Mine has slack in it when slide is in. I’ve tried adding more tension but it stays the same no matter how much tension I put on it. Any idea what I could be doing wrong? Should I have the material sewn to a shorter width? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@pault1964 3 года назад

Spent a lot of time driving those scissor lifts about but on building sites not next to expensive RV’s they are very heavy,

@AZExpert 3 года назад

It's difficult to imagine RV shops without a scissor lift. yet most big dealers don't have them. I wonder what they do with those high labor rates?

@HairExperience Год назад

Hey !! I really need some help. I have the dometic ones that are covered like these. And read the directions to do this job. Seems you have to remove the whole mechanism. Is there a trick to not do that? Can I pay for a call with you ? Please help. Lol

@mildredlackey1938 3 года назад

Good job

@ynAMe6Aj 2 года назад

Why is the clamp better than just using a strait pick in the hole on the end?

@AZExpert 2 года назад

Better Grip-safer

@DonniePhipps 3 года назад

Good job James..you make it look so easy...grrr.. whats the best sealant for my 1996 sarfari Serengeti roof..were about to get it out of the garage. Got to get up ab di the roof Inspection..I've had a really good teacher..thanks

@AZExpert 3 года назад

usually the dreaded dicor

@chadbaltzegar6615 3 года назад

Will the black fabric cause the slide out to be hotter in the AZ summer sun compared to a lighter color?

@rogerstruthers3799 3 года назад

I like the filter wrench trick, thanks. That coach is the same color as mine. Where do you get the color formula for the metallic sand paint? Is there an on-line paint source? Thanks for the great videos.

@josephleister9198 3 года назад

Great video...thanks

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@robertburgess6100 3 года назад

That's the way I did it but I didn't have the plyers

@AZExpert 3 года назад

I've done other things before I set on this method

@rodwilliams2782 3 года назад

Great demo . Where can I order that specific material to do that job myself ? Thanks and good job again

@johnnarcise6291 3 года назад

Can you increase the size of the topper about 1/2 inch to 3/4inch on both sides? I want the water to flow away from the sides of my slide. I have a 2009 Monaco Lapalma and the water is wicking underneath.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

yes, of course

@paulgarcia9441 3 года назад

Hey James, can you do a clip on the different types of windshield seals. From my understanding there is glued in, H seals and a few others. What’s your opinion the different types and what type do you recommend. My 2008 Monaco has what I believe to be an H seal and seams to move a lot which I have been told is normal . What’s your opinion?

@badgerpa9 3 года назад

Does the scissors lift fit in the service prius? lol Thanks Stay safe and healthy.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

sadly no, probably weighs more than the car

@DavidHBurkart 3 года назад

Excellent fix James. Would you recommend a third set screw between the other two in order to facilitate the water weight on the awning?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

it won't do anything really. they just act as friction pins to keep the fabric from moving in the rail

@ricklockhart8111 3 года назад

Another great tutorial, I have an unrelated question. I'm restoring a 1982 Jamee motorhome that was my Mom and Dads (labor of love) replacing most of the wood in the overhead bunk from water damage. I want to get rid of the front window. Where can I get replacement metal.. Thanks Rick Southern Ariz..

@AZExpert 3 года назад

for exterior metal the easiest place is hemet valley rv siding in California

@ricklockhart8111 3 года назад

@@AZExpert Thank you so much.... Rick

@Fireguy1962 3 года назад

So let’s just say you loosen the wrong end and the spring unwinds a little. It happened to me. I did give it a few turns back to tension the spring and it seems to work fine but is there a “rule of thumb” on how many turns you should give the spring to have it retract the fabric?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

around 8 but mostly

@sanfranciscobay 3 года назад

What prevents water from pooling in the center of the awning when the slide out is extended?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

nothing, it will. some people put beach balls underneath but that seems like a lot of effort. The best thing is to run the slide in and out after a storm

@sanfranciscobay 3 года назад

@@AZExpert When water pools, it stretches the fabric making it sag more. Interesting that there is no simple fix other than the Beach Ball.

@19Clutch69 3 года назад

What do you do if your topper is just laying flat on top of the slide? Did the Spring break or what

@AZExpert 3 года назад

the spring broke, yes

@fry5family 3 года назад

If you give your RV model, 2005 Monaco Knight 38PDQ to Carefree of Colorado, can they send replacement awnings? (ie, do they retain the stock measurements?)

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Not sure, call and ask them

@randymalnar4889 3 года назад

You didn’t mention if they painted that coach yet?👍

@KevinCoop1 3 года назад

What’s up with the seal at the bottom at 9:54? Is it normal for the top to contact 1” to 2” before the bottom on that slide system? Thanks James!

@AZExpert 3 года назад

yes very common on bottom driven slide outs

@microwavedsoda 3 года назад

Hi, question. at 10:45 you put the set screws back on both sides, but the middle was the part that came out. Is a set screw in the middle a solution?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

the seam that holds the fabric in the rail failed. the stiches broke

@microwavedsoda 3 года назад

@@AZExpert oh, I guess I missed that. Thanks for clarification

@gd198070 3 года назад

Very informative, even if I never try this on my own it gives you insight into what the RV tech will be doing. Why select a black colored top wouldn't a lighter shade hold up better in the sun?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

black is a good color match for the paint. White would look awful and grey too.

@markhollingsworth9496 3 года назад

My Carefree topper is about 18 feet long and is 2 pieces. How do I get it apart in the middle to get to the drum?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

the middle hub is usually just riveted

@tbone1690 3 года назад

Mark I'm sure you repaired yours months ago, but if you didn't....mine was also in 2 pieces. I had to pull the forward cover off first...the rear cover had 2 metal pins at the top and bottom which extended through the center piece, and through matching holes in the end of the front cover. Hope your job went smoothly

@amaddox65 3 года назад

Would it be worth it to put another set screw in the middle to keep it from coming out like the last one?

@timothybuchanan1611 Год назад

That probably wouldn't solve the problem because it's the stitching that deteriorates that's holding the fabric around the rubber piece that fits in the groove. The screw might hold the rubber piece in but the fabric is going to come loose.

@MililaniJag 3 года назад

Great vid as always! Would a white slide topper last longer than the black in high UV areas? Thx!

@AZExpert 3 года назад

no, it seems like the white ones fall apart sooner

@MililaniJag 3 года назад

@@AZExpert Thx for the reply!!

@19Clutch69 3 года назад

James, my spring broke on this very Carefree model. Do you have tips or a video?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

I don't yet I'm sorry

@markhollingsworth9496 3 года назад

How do I know if I have a broken spring?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

it won't have any tensionwhen you unwind it

@hjc5458 3 года назад

I'd put a dab of Anti-Seize on the bolts threading into that aluminum.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

thats a good idea

@Tony_in_AZ 3 года назад

Hi James: Do you have a small list of tools you use as a suggestion for us DIY types out here in the streets?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

that's a good question. 90% of my repairs are done with my tool bag and odd tools in a Prius. Im suppose to film a "tool truck" video at some point I think :)

@Tony_in_AZ 3 года назад

@@AZExpert Yes please. Truck (Prius) truck tool stock. Suspension video on common problems or upgrades. You know: That stuff you have little time to do between live repair jobs. ;-) A few more Enfernal Bond tape repairs too.

@DennisWintjes2 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Like 438

@AZExpert 3 года назад

Thank you too

@jsteele42378 2 года назад

How much do you want for the filter wrench ? lol just kidding Great video thanks

@AZExpert 2 года назад

LoL Thanks for watching!

@Brian033008 3 года назад

Hi James, is there a way to contact you? Thanks

@MaryClifton-cf9xe 5 месяцев назад

Can you provide your contact info in Arizona?

@bigjeep2195 3 года назад

Sorry James, you're just not as fast as the 2 Awning boys. But you did a good job except where you over opened the track end on the RV but I'm not gonna say anything.

@AZExpert 3 года назад

over opened?

@bigjeep2195 3 года назад

@@AZExpert Where you used the screw driver to spread open the track mounted on the RV. Looked like when you spread it open the paint crumbled.

@pault1964 3 года назад

Where’s chad

@AZExpert 3 года назад

oh he's at his shop stressing out about 10 other jobs

@PastorwithoutaPulpit 3 года назад

Did you end up closing the end of the track back to how it was after you spread it with the screw driver? I bet you did you're so meticulous on these repairs but if not why?

@AZExpert 3 года назад

no, it doesn't harm anything