Can Solera Smart Arm Touchpad be Added to Solera Power Awning to Convert to Smart Arm

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I have the Solera 12v Power Awning that did not come with the smart arm keypad, but does have the extend and retract button and is wired into the RV. It appears the only different is this keypad is missing. Can it be added to make the awning capable of closing automatically at high winds?

asked by: Reese K

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That's an excellent question, so I reached out to the manufacturer, who told me you would not be able to convert your standard Solera power awning to the Smart Arm by adding the Replacement Controller and Touchpad # LC717666. They said you will need the conversion kit with new awning arms because the Smart Arm has different wiring than the standard power awning, allow for its functions.

So you can convert to the Smart Arm awning and add the wind sensor with the conversion kit, and you just need to measure the space you have on your RV wall where the awning arms mount to get the right length. You will need either 63 inches or 69 inches of space straight down, and that will allow you to mount one of the Smart Arm conversion kits:

- Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit - 63" Arms - Black # LC759516

- Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit - 63" Arms - White # LC759404

- Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit - 69" Arms - Black # LC759517

- Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit - 69" Arms - White # LC759405

Then, in order to add the wind sensor, what you would need is the following part:

- Solera Smart Arm Wind Sensor Kit # LC715123

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I confirmed with my contact at Solera that the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit - Programmable - 63" Arms - Black #LC759516 will work well as a replacement for your current 63" Solera powered awning arms (non smart arms)…

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Answer 2

If you are referring to the head pin then yes we do have this available as the Replacement Head Pin for Solera Power Awning Gear Drive Head part #LC266141. That said, you would also want two Replacement Retaining Clips part #LC266137 and one…

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Answer 3

I spoke with Lippert and their tech says this sounds like the controller on your Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning - 20' Wide - Programmable - Black Fade Item #LC517517 needs a hard reset. I've attached a picture of the hard reset…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you have replaced the Controller and Touchpad Assembly, #LC717666 for your Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning, #LC517517 due to moisture issues but are still having problems with function. Please note the attached snippet and follow…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you have either a loose connection, or you may just have a bad controller. What you'll want to do first is, check the wiring to the controller, and make sure they are making full contact inside the controller and the motor.…

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Answer 6

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 7

I reached out to Lippert on the Replacement Solera SmartArm RV Awning Controller Wiring Harness #LC56ED and the wiring coding is as followed: #1 White = Light Ground #2 Red - Power #3 Black - Awning Motor #4 Red - Extend 12V Input #5 Red - Awning…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you either have a lose connection or a just a bad controller. I would start by ensuring your wires are making full contact in the controller and the motor and that you don't have any cuts or damage in the wires along the way that…

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Answer 9

You may need to try resetting the outside touch pad on your Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning #LC517517. There are 2 different was that this can be accomplished. You can try unplugging the touch pad for 10 seconds (check for any corrosion on the…

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