Switch for Solera Awning to Allow it to Power In and Out

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I Have a Solara 18 Volt power awning. I want to install a inside switch to move the awning. I was thanking or the LC285500 switch. Can this be done and still charge the battery. If not do you have any suggestions?

asked by: Don J

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The Solera switch part # LC285500 that you referenced was designed to fit all Solera power awnings so it would work well to give you an inside switch to extend and retract. This would not affect the batteries ability to charge either.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with someone from Lippert and I was told that you need to let the power arms charge for a full 24 hours. They also sent me trouble shooting steps, which I have included below. From Lippert If your battery is not charging properly: 1. If you…

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Answer 2

Yes.To convert your Dometic (A&E) manual awning to a power unit, you can use the Solera 12V Conversion Kit in Black #LC434723 or White #LC434724 if you have a manual crank system. All of the necessary hardware is included. I've linked…

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There should be no issue wiring a separate switch on the outside of your trailer. However, there won't be a way to do this without hardwiring the #LC285500 into your current switch. I should also mention that this isn't typically…

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Answer 4

The bearing races on a trailer hub, like the Trailer Hub Assembly, part #8-258-5UC1, are removable, they are not built into the hub. I am including a link to a FAQ page on wheel bearings, races, and seals. Also, a link to a video of removing and…

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Answer 5

You can check the condition of your hub's races by carefully removing all bearing grease with a rag to expose the actual surface of the races. When they are completely free of grease, etc., inspect them for any signs of scoring (very slight…

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Answer 6

The Solera 18V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit - Universal - 69" Arms - White #LC434730 does use a lithium-ion battery. The Replacement is 18.5V Lithium-Ion Battery for Solera 18V Power RV Awning #LC387959 if ever needed. Lithium batteries work…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

To get power to the controller of your Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning part #LC759404, you need to tap into an existing circuit, or run a power wire from the battery with an inline fuse holder, and a 15 amp fuse, like part #SWC9538, and part…

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Answer 9

According to the wiring diagram, the optional manual awning rocker switch on your Soldra #LC759404 Smart Arm has a red wire that runs to a 15A fuse and then to the positive post on your battery. The Smart Arm Control also has a red wire that runs to…

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Answer 10

The Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit #LC759404 does need a dedicated power wire. That being said, since you already have a powered system, when installing the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit #LC759404 you could…

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I attached a picture of the wiring diagram for the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit #LC759404 that you referenced.

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Answer 12

The Replacement Standard Dual Rack Repair Kit for Lippert RV In-Wall Slide-Outs - Fixed Side, #LC84FR is the left side of the slide-out as looking at it, facing it, from the outside. The float side, #LC26VR, will of course be the right side as facing…

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