Review of Lippert Components RV Awnings - LC87FR Video

I have a solution for you, but my contact over at Lippert tells me that you won't be able to replace just those casings on Solera Slide-Out Topper. The parts you need are the Replacement Idler Head and Roll Tube for Solera RV Slide-Out Awning…

For replacing the Drive Head #LC34FR and Idler Head #LC87FR on a Solera Slide Topper you will want to completely remove the slide topper from your RV/Camper. You will need to insert a pin into the end of the tube end cap(see image) to keep the…

You do not have to remove the entire slide topper to be able to replace the Idler Head and Roll Tube #LC87FR for your Solera slide topper. A second person will be able to support the weight of the tube and fabric in place while the assembly is…

I contacted the manufacturer about the proper installation of the Replacement Idler Head and Roll Tube for Solera RV Slide-Out Awning #LC87FR. It should be installed approximately 5-6 inches away from the side of the camper (slide topper opened…

The Replacement Mounting Hardware part #LC701665 comes with the Extension Rods, Extension Rod Bracket, Torsion Arm Caps, and various hardware. I am not sure what all you have now but it sounds like you might also need the torsion heads, part #LC87FR…

The only way to get the Solera part you are looking for is to order the part number #LC87FR that you referenced as Solera does not offer it separately.

The amount of times you'd need to wind a Solera awning when installing it is 14 times. The part number you have 285148 matches up with the #LC87FR.

The Replacement Drive Head and Roll Tube #LC34FR is the correct assembly for the right hand side of your Solera Slide topper as you stand facing it from outside the camper. The Replacement Idler Head and Roll Tube #LC87FR is on the left hand side as…

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…

The slide out rollers need to be wound 7 full times when they are installed. So if you were to remove yours to replace the head with the #LC34FR you'd need to wind the roller 7 full times.

Thank you for the picture of the info tag on your Solera awning arm. Based on that we know that the correct Replacement Short Arm Assembly is the part #LC404523 that you referenced.

According to Solara (Lippert), the correct number of turns to set the proper tension of their slide toppers like what #LC34FR fits is between 12 to 16 turns, so I'd consider 14 to be a pretty good happy medium.