Parts Needed to Convert an Older Dometic Awning From manual to Power

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Question:

2008 forest river surveyor Sunchaser II 73inch long rafters arms uses a pull string to extend product 958512499 model 8275000.401b Which of your products will work as a replacement

asked by: John R

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Expert Reply:

The closest manual to power conversion kit that we have to your 73" arms is the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit # LC759405 (for white) or # LC759517 (for black) which are 69".

We have contacted the manufacturer in the past regarding your particular model information and it appears you might have an older design. With that being said there are a couple of things you can quickly check on your current awning to verify if this will work for you.

First make sure that your awning has an 8 foot projection when it's pulled out. If it's any shorter or longer, the hardware with this kit won't work properly. Also measure the diameter of your existing roll tube to make sure it is 4-1/2 inches.

If your Dometic awning meets both of these requirements then this kit will work for you.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

The Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit #LC759405 comes with everything you'd need and would not require you to also purchase endcaps.

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Answer 2

We have kits like the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit #LC759517 which is designed to convert Lippert, Solera, Dometic, and Carefree manual awnings to power awnings. The install is pretty simple and straight forward but we do not…

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Answer 3

Yes; the only difference between the Solera Smart Arm #LC759517 and #LC759405 is going to be the color of the arms. You can use either one of these to upgrade your existing A.E. manual awning but you can also use the Solera 12v Power Awning…

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Answer 4

Great question. The Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning - 18' Wide - Programmable - Black Fade #LC517505 comes with all the hardware needed to install it, however you will need one more item. You will need the Solera Awning Rail Extrusion -…

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Answer 5

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 6

I went ahead and pulled this Replacement I-Beam Jack Bracket #LC349975 from our warehouse to measure. I have attached the dimensions below. Hope this Helps.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

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