Lessening Tension To The Tension Springs On A Solera Slide Topper Awning

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How do I get LESS tension on a Solera slide-out awning?

asked by: Allen F

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To loosen the tension on your Solera RV Slide-Out Awning, # LCV000163285 you will want to remove the slide topper from the brackets and reroll the awning. The advised number of rolls per installation instructions is 14. Please not the installation video link below.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

To adjust the tension on your Solera RV Slide-Out Awning, #LCV000163285, you'll want to remove the slide topper from the brackets and reroll the awning roller 14 times to add enough tension to the springs. You'll also want to ensure your end…

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Answer 2

Please note the attached instructions. The Lippert Anti-Billowing Kit for Solera Slide Topper Awnings, #LC78FR should be installed on the end of the awning that is closest to the front of the unit. 1. Make sure awning is fully retracted. 2. Place the…

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According to Solara (Lippert), the correct number of turns to set the proper tension of their slide toppers like #LCV000163285 is between 12 to 16 turns, so I'd consider 14 to be a pretty good happy medium.

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Answer 4

Tension can be adjusted to loosen your Solera RV Slide-Out Awning, #LCV000163285 if you choose to. However, you are probably just fine and you want tension to hold the fabric tightly so as to not sag. Yes, there will become a point when too much…

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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 that…

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Answer 6

When winding awning rollers like the Solera RV Slide Out Awning part #LCV000163285 you wind them towards the RV. So like if the roller was on the ground the direction you'd roll the tube would be the direction that would roll the tube towards the…

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Answer 7

You'll have to remove the roller tube on the Solera Slide-Out Awning #LCV000163285 and reroll the fabric and then reattach the roller to the arms. The manufacturer recommends rolling it completely back up and then unrolling it only one revolution…

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Answer 8

Put the pin back in and wind it 12-16 times rolling it towards the camper to put the correct tension in the slide topper #LCV000163285 before installing it. This will give you the correct amount of tension for extending and retracting the awning.

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Answer 9

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 10

The part you referenced 127194TB is a double-lip seal with an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches. The available seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a double-lip seal sold as a…

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Answer 11

A TCM double-lip grease seal number 127194 has an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches according to my research. The available grease seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a…

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Answer 12

For the LCI52-SB-86.5-68.5, the two ending measurements are: 1st - measurement from hub to hub, meaning the length of the axle in this case is 86.5 inches. 2nd - spring seat dimension where they're welded, meaning the spring seats are 68.5 inches…

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