Replacement Options For A Dometic AE Slide Out RV Awning

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I need a new awning for my slide out. It is a 5th wheel and the slide is 149 inches across the front of the box. I have a photo of the bracket and would like to match it so I don’t have to fill and drill holes. What model would you recommend?

asked by: Lynn H

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Since you have a Dometic AE awning you'll either have to go through Dometic for a replacement fabric or replace the entire system with a Solera kit like part # LCV000165061 you were looking at or part # LCV000163299 if you wanted to stay with white. You'll also want to pick up some butyl tape # AL28FJ for the mounting brackets.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Worn Dometic AE Slide Out Awning
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Answer 1

I looked up the hose and the regulator you currently have, and found that the GHA7 hose uses an ACME Nut connector to the LP tank and a 1/4 inch male inverted flare that connects to the 3/8 to 1/4 adapter used on the regulator. We offer the necessary…

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Answer 2

The fan in the #PD4645V is temperature controlled so typically it does not run continuously. However, if there are heavy loads you can expect the fan to run non-stop. According to Progressive Dynamics, this can also happen if you're charging…

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Hey Morris, you want to measure from the width of the flange that runs around the edge of the slide out to pick out the correct slide topper. Based on the dimension you took the part #LCV000165061 that you referenced is probably correct but you still…

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When choosing the slider you want to measure the outside front of box width including the flange. Then you need to select a slider that extends a minimum of 2-1/2 inches beyond each side of the box width. For example, the Black Solera Slider…

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Measuring to pick out the correct slide topper for an RV like your 2018 Forest River Rockwood is pretty easy. You have to measure the box width including the flange on it and you'll be set. So the Solera part #LCV000163288 that you referenced is…

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Answer 6

Sorry Jennifer, I am a bit confused as you were looking at the Replacement U-Clamp Bracket #RM-B141 which mounts with bolts and not U-bolts. This part works with the Split Bushing #RM-205217-10 for the discontinued Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar…

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I have attached a link to an installation video for the White Solera Slider, part #LCV000163299 you can check out. It sounds like you are talking about the frame of your slide-out when you mentioned flange. As you can see in the video at about the…

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Answer 8

Those are good questions. We would first want to confirm the specific model of Ram truck you have. The towing/pin weight capacities can vary between different model. Your owners manual should also specify the towing capacity and pin weight capacity.…

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Answer 9

It's not uncommon to have a slide topper installed below the awning of the RV if the awning happens to be over the slide out. As long as you have room for a rail to fit under the main awning rail this would be totally fine. To pick out the…

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