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Hi, there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com.Today we're going to take a quick look at the replacement idler head and roll tube for your Solera RV slide-out. This is going to replace the idler head and roll tube for that Solera RV slide-out awning.It is a Lippert Components product, so it's going to be the exact same as your original. You're not going to have to worry about fit issues or anything like… see more >
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For replacing the Drive Head #LC34FR and Idler Head #LC87FR on a Solera Slide Topper you will want to completely remove the slide topper from your RV/Camper. You will need to insert a pin into the end of the tube end cap(see image) to keep the…
view full answer...The amount of times you'd need to wind a Solera awning when installing it is 14 times. The part number you have 285148 matches up with the #LC87FR.
view full answer...The Replacement Mounting Hardware part #LC701665 comes with the Extension Rods, Extension Rod Bracket, Torsion Arm Caps, and various hardware. I am not sure what all you have now but it sounds like you might also need the torsion heads, part…
view full answer...When installing/adjusting the Solera RV Slide-Out Awning #LCV000163285 tension is applied by rotating the awning roller 14 times. This should apply the needed spring tension so that the fabric doesn't billow in the wind or leave enough slack…
view full answer...I have a solution for you, but my contact over at Lippert tells me that you won't be able to replace just those casings on Solera Slide-Out Topper. The parts you need are the Replacement Idler Head and Roll Tube for Solera RV Slide-Out Awning -…
view full answer...I contacted the manufacturer about the proper installation of the Replacement Idler Head and Roll Tube for Solera RV Slide-Out Awning #LC87FR. It should be installed approximately 5-6 inches away from the side of the camper (slide topper opened…
view full answer...You do not have to remove the entire slide topper to be able to replace the Idler Head and Roll Tube #LC87FR for your Solera slide topper. A second person will be able to support the weight of the tube and fabric in place while the assembly is…
view full answer...The only way to get the Solera part you are looking for is to order the part number #LC87FR that you referenced as Solera does not offer it separately.
view full answer...The Replacement Drive Head and Roll Tube #LC34FR is the correct assembly for the right hand side of your Solera Slide topper as you stand facing it from outside the camper. The Replacement Idler Head and Roll Tube #LC87FR is on the left hand side as…
view full answer...Thank you for the picture of the info tag on your Solera awning arm. Based on that we know that the correct Replacement Short Arm Assembly is the part #LC404523 that you referenced.
view full answer...According to Solara (Lippert), the correct number of turns to set the proper tension of their slide toppers like what #LC34FR fits is between 12 to 16 turns, so I'd consider 14 to be a pretty good happy medium.
view full answer...When winding an awning you want to wind in the direction that would allow the spring tension to want to pull the awning fabric in. So depending on how you look at the head it could be clockwise or counter-clockwise. So roll the awning like you are…
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