Parts Needed to Install 20 Foot RV Awning on 5th Wheel that is Missing Rail

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My 5th wheel is missing its awning completely . Even the rails that are attached to the RV are gone . What do I need to put an awning on from scratch ?

asked by: Sarah A

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Expert Reply:

Our awning kits like the 20 foot Solera part # LC729517 come with everything but the awning rail which we do offer separately with the part # LC715217. If you needed a 20 foot awning you'd have everything you need with just these two part numbers.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes. The only available lengths of the Solera Awning Rail Extrusion #LC715217 are 8 feet long. These are designed to be cut to fit, so if you've got a 16 foot long awning you'll need to use 2 of them to anchor the awning fabric to…

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Answer 2

We have replacement pitch arms for the Solera 69 inch awning setups like what you have with the part #LC375994 which would be all that you'd need.

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Yes, if you relocate the support arm on your Solera Power RV Awning you can then switch over to the Solera 12' Black Fade RV Awning Roller and Fabric part #LCV000211455. Once you obtain the new roller tube you can insert it into the support…

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Answer 4

For a 12 foot awning the part #LCV000334919-362241 would be exactly what you'd need and then to add an LED light kit you'd need the part #LC674282 as well and you'd be set.

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Answer 5

In regards to the Solera Slide Topper Awnings, the overall width is actually adjustable so I don't have an exact figure for you. This is because you can slide the hex extension rod in and out of the support arm bracket. The correct way to choose…

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The awning light strips we carry are designed to fit into slots that are on the fabric rollers of the awning. But we do have awnings that attach to the RV with adhesive like with the part #LC24PJ.

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Answer 7

Normally for an slide out that is 71 inches wide the slide topper you'd need is the part #LCV000165063 but if you don't have 7 inches of clearance on either side of the box you'd have to order the next size down with the #LCV000231482.…

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Answer 8

I checked with Lippert and asked if we could get just the part number you mentioned and they told me it's not available by itself. You'd need the entire assembly part #LC281154.

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Answer 9

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 10

When installing an awning like the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning #LC517486, the arms will be secured to the wall framing. When the awning extends there will be quite a bit of leverage, so it is important to mount the awning to an area where…

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Answer 11

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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