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Rain and No Slide Toppers

First time in the rain in our new to us Nimbus.  Our slides don't have slide toppers - my question is it sounds like water in draining somewhere - not wet in the coach.  Is there a channel between the slide edges and the body of the RV that water drains out of?
2009 Nimbus CE
2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #1 –
No

Water should be coming off the side or front of the slide
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #2 –
If you have one of the early coaches make sure your slide top does not have the aluminum around the edge and it is higher than the rest of the slide. That was a fault in the first few they built.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #3 –
Quote from: John S –
If you have one of the early coaches make sure your slide top does not have the aluminum around the edge and it is higher than the rest of the slide. That was a fault in the first few they built.

He has a 2009 Nimbus, if you look at his signature.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #4 –
Our 2012 Nimbus in a rainstorm sounds like it drains in side, but I think it is running along the edges of the slide next to the seal. As long as you are not getting leaks around the seal you should be ok.
Lynn and Linda Day and Harry the pug
RIP: Tank 01-2008 to 03-2020
2012 Nimbus 42' build 6555
ISX12-500hp
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
MC# 17723

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Michelle –
He has a 2009 Nimbus, if you look at his signature.
True but they introduced the nimbus really in 07/08 and I did not know when they changed the slide tops and an 09 can be made in 08.  It is something that a quick check can determine but looking at the top of the slide
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #6 –
       When  Foretravel started the no topper deal , it was the idea of giving all new coaches the --bus-- look . This also went along with the higher prices . The wiper on top of these first slides had to deal with high edges around the top of the slides that brought water in when slides were retracted . This was corrected by filling the top to a flat surface so the built in wiper could push off what ever was on top of it . Where the water runs off from rain makes no difference . The bladder seal  takes care of any intrusion . On my coach , now 10 years old , no problem's . I do like the idea of a topper , but---- ::)  ::)  ::)  Brad Metzger
Brad Metzger
2010 Phenix 45'

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #7 –
Quote from: John S –
True but they introduced the nimbus really in 07/08 and I did not know when they changed the slide tops and an 09 can be made in 08.  It is something that a quick check can determine but looking at the top of the slide
Funny my 2006 Nimbus 336 was manufactured at the end of 2005.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #8 –
Quote from: tmehrkam –
Funny my 2006 Nimbus 336 was manufactured at the end of 2005.

The 2006 Nimbus is essentially a rebadged U295/U320.  For the 2007 model year it was a redesign/new model.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Michelle –
The 2006 Nimbus is essentially a rebadged U295/U320.  For the 2007 model year it was a redesign/new model.
Kind of what I was thinking. It is a 336  36 ft  so what U number would that be equivalent to.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Re: Rain and No Slide Toppers

Reply #10 –
Quote from: tmehrkam –
Kind of what I was thinking. It is a 336  36 ft  so what U number would that be equivalent to.

In those years it wasn't length-dependent but rather power train and trim level.  Engine, transmission, AquaHot vs. furnace, etc.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320