As with most things in RVing, you ask 5 people a question about “is such and such worth it?” and you’ll get a 1/2 dozen or more answers. One of these is “Are slide toppers (awnings over top of the slides) worth it?”. For me, the answer is a resounding YES.

I have watched forums over the last few years and it seems that when the question is asked, you get 3 basic answers:

As I listed above, the benefits are numerous and far outweigh the negatives. If you like camping in the woods and under trees, they save much work. Without them, you need to inspect the top of your slide before bringing it in (for our camper with 4-slides, it’s a convenience that is worth it).

For the folks who regularly camp in windy areas and unprotected areas often – the flapping may be an issue. Things can be done to combat it, but you’re one of the few who have a legitimate argument against not  having them.