Dometic SlideTopper Deluxe 162 Inch Slide-Out Awning, Black
Dometic SlideTopper Deluxe 162 Inch Slide-Out Awning, Black — Product description
The Dometic SlideTopper Deluxe is a 162-inch black vinyl slide-out awning that mounts above your slide room and rolls out automatically as the room extends. It keeps rain, leaves, and debris off the slide roof, so the room comes in clean and the top seal lasts. Ships with the rail and hardware.
The Dometic SlideTopper Deluxe is the slide-out awning that quietly does one of the most important jobs on your rig. It mounts on the wall above your slide-out room and rolls out automatically as the room extends. When you bring the room back in, it retracts right along with it. No cranks, no straps, no climbing a ladder. This is the 162-inch black version with a black vinyl weathershield and a black end cap, sized for a wide slide-out on a fifth wheel, travel trailer, or motorhome.
Here's why a slide topper matters. An uncovered slide-out roof is a flat shelf that collects everything the sky drops on it. Rain pools. Pine needles, leaves, acorns, and bird droppings pile up. Then you retract the room and drag all of that across the top seal and into the wiper. Over a season that grit chews up the seal, and standing water finds its way inside. The SlideTopper keeps that debris and water off the roof entirely, so the slide comes in clean and the seals last a lot longer.
The automatic operation is the part owners appreciate most day to day. Manual slide covers need you to unroll and strap them every time you set up camp, then roll them back before you travel. This one just works with the room. Extend the slide and the topper follows. Bring it in and the topper winds back onto the roller. That means you're never tempted to skip it on a quick overnight, which is usually when a surprise storm dumps water right onto an exposed slide roof.
The fabric is a heavy vinyl weathershield built to take sun and weather without cracking. Black hides road film and shrugs off UV well, and it matches the darker slide fascia most late-model rigs come with. The spring-loaded roller keeps light tension on the fabric so it stays taut across the top of the room and sheds water toward the edges instead of ballooning or flapping down the highway.
This one is the Deluxe kit, and it ships with the mounting rail and hardware you need to get it on the wall. You'll fasten the wall rail above the slide, load the roller under spring tension, and set the outer arms so the fabric tracks straight as the room moves. It's a doable weekend job if you're handy with a drill and you've got a helper, and it's a quick one for any RV shop. The 162-inch figure refers to the awning assembly, so measure your slide-out width first and pick the size that clears the opening with the arms mounted outboard of the room.
Who's this for? Anyone who runs a big slide and parks under trees, stores the rig outside, or just wants to stop babysitting the slide roof every time it rains. If you've ever come back to a camper after a storm and found a swamp on top of your bedroom slide, you already know the fix. And if you're replacing worn or torn fabric on an existing Dometic topper, the Deluxe assembly gets you back to a clean, automatic slide.
A couple of honest notes. This is a large piece of gear, so it ships freight and it wants two people and a couple of ladders to hang safely. It's a topper for the slide-out roof, not a patio awning for sitting under. And it doesn't power anything. It's a passive spring roller that follows your slide, which is exactly why there's so little to go wrong with it. Keep the roller and tracks clear of built-up grit, and it'll follow your slide in and out season after season.
Key Features
- Automatic operation: extends and retracts with the slide-out room, no straps or cranks
- 162-inch length sized for wide fifth-wheel, travel-trailer, and motorhome slide-outs
- Heavy black vinyl weathershield fabric resists UV, cracking, and road film
- Spring-loaded roller holds the fabric taut to shed water and stop highway flapping
- Keeps leaves, pine needles, standing water, and droppings off the slide-out roof
- Protects the top slide seal and wiper from grit and pooling water
- Deluxe kit includes the wall-mount rail and hardware
- Black end cap and black fabric match darker late-model slide fascia
- Passive design with no wiring, motor, or power draw
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Dometic reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Dometic SlideTopper Deluxe 162 Inch Slide-Out Awning, Black |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dometic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9630002095 |
| UPC | 7333497009441 |
| Awning Type | Slide-Out Topper (Deluxe) |
| Operation | Automatic, extends and retracts with the slide-out |
| Length | 162 Inch |
| Color | Black |
| Fabric Material | Vinyl |
| Weathershield | Black Vinyl |
| End Cap | Black |
| Mounting Hardware | Rail and hardware included |
| Series | Deluxe SlideTopper |
| Application | RV, fifth wheel, travel trailer, and motorhome slide-outs |
Frequently asked questions
What does a slide-out topper actually do?
It covers the roof of your slide-out room so rain, leaves, pine needles, and droppings never land on it. When you pull the room in, there's no debris or standing water to drag across the top seal, so the seal and wiper last longer and you stay dry inside.
Does it open and close by itself?
Yes. The SlideTopper is spring-loaded and tied to the room. It rolls out automatically as the slide extends and winds back onto the roller as the room comes in. There are no straps to buckle and nothing to crank.
What size slide does the 162-inch version fit?
The 162-inch figure is the length of the awning assembly, and the arms mount outboard of the slide opening. Measure your slide-out width first and choose the size that clears the opening with room for the arms on each side.
Is the mounting hardware included?
Yes. This is the Deluxe kit, so it ships with the wall-mount rail and hardware. You fasten the rail above the slide, load the roller under spring tension, and set the outer arms so the fabric tracks straight.
Can I install it myself?
If you're comfortable with a drill and you have a helper and a couple of ladders, it's a doable weekend job. It's a large assembly under spring tension, so two sets of hands make it much safer. Any RV shop can also hang it quickly.
Can I use this to replace a torn topper?
Yes. The Deluxe assembly is a common way to get an existing Dometic slide back to a clean, automatic cover when the old fabric is faded, cracked, or torn. Match the length to your slide.
What is the fabric made of?
It's a heavy vinyl weathershield in black. Vinyl sheds water and stands up to sun and road grime, and the black color hides film and matches the darker slide fascia on most newer rigs.
Does it need power or wiring?
No. It's a passive spring roller that follows the slide-out. There's no motor, no switch, and nothing to wire in, which is a big part of why it's so reliable.
Is this a patio awning I can sit under?
No. This is a slide-out topper that protects the roof of your slide room. It isn't a patio or window awning and isn't meant for shade or sitting under.
How does it ship?
It's a long, bulky assembly, so it ships freight rather than in a small parcel box. Plan for a two-person install once it arrives.
