Can Solera Awning of 2021 Dutchmen Yukon be Converted to Smart Arm Awning

Question:

I have a 2021 Dutchmen Yukon fifth wheel rv. It has electric Solera RV awnings installed from factory. The electric wiring currently in the awning arm is the motor wiring and LED light strip. Can I adapt the awning arms/wiring to the smart awning parts to add the touchpad, motion light and wind sensor on the awning arm?

asked by: Sam K

Helpful Expert Reply:

I have a solution to allow you to have the Solera Smart Arm setup on your 2021 Dutchmen Yukon but you aren't able to just swap a controller and add a wind sensor because the wiring of the arms is different.

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