How Many Times Should Solera Awning Be Wound

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I have a 2018 Thor 24-HL with a Solera power awning and the awning deploys much more slowly than it retracts. Im guessing it has a spring to help it retract like my previous manual awning did. If so, is that spring tension adjustable and how much spring tension is recommended? I suspect my spring is a little too tight. Its not stalling, blowing fuses or breaking gears ... yet, and Id like to prevent that if possible. Thank you for your help. Regards,

asked by: Jim H

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Helpful Expert Reply:

With Solera awnings you will need to have the awning roller wound a total of fourteen times for proper spring tension. It could be yours was over-wound or maybe the motor is getting weak or your battery isn't in the best shape.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In regards to troubleshooting your Solera Power Awning, the first thing you'd want to do is check your battery voltage. It should be at least 12 volts. If the voltage is good, check for objections in the arms which could be anything from a bent…

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Answer 2

There aren't any fuses in the motor or arm. It is possible that the motor burned out or the drive head gears #LC353964 have gone bad. If you need a replacement motor then you will use the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor #LC266149. The best…

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Answer 3

The Solera awnings do not use a spring that applies tension on it so that won't be a concern. What you will want to do when installing the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor #LC266149 is to bring the awning out about 12 inches or so and then…

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Answer 4

Basically, a vacuum breaker has a piece of plastic that is held in place by water pressure. If the water pressure is to drop the piece will spring out of the way exposing a vent that will allow air to enter. Your leak could be from the vacuum breaker…

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If your Solera awning came with your 2015 Keystone Cougar then the part #LC266149 that you referenced should be the correct fit. However, if you have a Solera awning that was manufactured after 2015 then you need the replacement motor #LC373566…

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The Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor #LC266149 will work if your Solera awning was manufactured through 2015. If your awning was manufactured after 2015, you'll want to use the Replacement Motor for Lippert Solera Power Awnings Manufactured…

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Answer 7

Yes the gear pack part #LC78VR does work with both the motor kits you mentioned of #LC266149 and #LC373566.

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Answer 8

Yes, the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor #LC266149 will still work, it will just operate at a slower pace than your 100 RPM motor.

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Answer 9

I reached out to my contact at Lippert and the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor #LC266149 has not been tested with Dometic awnings for gearing compatibility, so they cannot confirm a fit. What you can do is replace the power drive head assembly…

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Answer 10

The #LC266149 is designed to work with Solera awnings that were manufactured before 2014, where the #LC373566 is designed for awnings built after 2015. Yes, the main noticeable difference is going to be the plug, but that directly effects how it is…

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Answer 11

We had a customer send us a picture of all of the tools needed to install the Solera replacement motor #LC266149 which I attached a picture of for you to check out. As far as screwdrivers go you'd need to use a Philips head screw driver and a…

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Answer 12

The replacement arms we offer for RV Awnings are designed to fit the Solera awnings. Finding the correct arm depends on the measurement of the wall-mount extrusion from top to bottom. I have attached a link to the product page on our website you can…

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