Slideout Awning Pro's/Con's

[RobS-FUN]

As stated in a previous post we just special ordered a 2013 Shadow Cruiser 225 RBS. This will be our first unit with a slideout. Can anyone give me their thoughts pro's/con's on having an awning installed over the slide?

 

[sewerrat]

Our previous 5th wheel had an awning above the slide, all it did kept the slide roof dry and kept the twigs and leafs off that roof. for the rest I don't see no bennefit.

 

[runner421]

Actually had an RV salesman talk us out of buying a slide awning. He walked us around the lot and showed us the used/trade-in RVs with slide awnings. All seemed to be frayed/fraying, torn, sagging, ripped in places, etc. Most only lasted 2 years or so. He said he would rather have the tube they come in.
So-just sweep off the debris before retracting the slide and save a couple hundred $$. That was the recommendation.