. . . . . . . . . . . . . Hi, I just replaced my motor on my solera awning on a 17' Starcraft trailer. . . . . . . . . I also don't understand S. Dean's situation. . . . . . . . . I know this motor isn't going to last very long if I don't get the the bottom of this problem. . . . . . . . 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Still doesn't answer if there is any spring assist in the awning. . . . . . . . . . 73350, @DennisH The only Lippert Solera awnings that will use a spring tensioner are manual patio awnings or if it's a slide topper. solera 12v awning universal hardware tall kit B. . . . . . . . . . . . . My awning takes 23 seconds to open and 34 seconds to close. . I reached out to my contact at Lippert who confirmed this and suggested that maybe SDean has a awning from a different manufacturer. Please call us at: 1-800-HOME-DEPOT (1-800-466-3337), Please enter in your email address in the following format: you@domain.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I am impressed! . . . . . . . Please explain how to reset the correct spring tension in the roll tube to ensure the awning will operate properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The trailer is 4 years old and since the day I bought it the awning retracts very slowly which I figured why the motor burned up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . solera pitched awnings etrailer volante . . . . . . 63698, @ChrisR . Need Help? . . . . A. . . . Retract is approximately 35 seconds while . . . 1,125,924 phone calls and 1,350,587 emails to help find the right solution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WOW! . Now the new motor doesn't do any better in retracting the awning. . . . . . . . . . lippert . . If the spring tension was lost taking the motor off then I would think there should be a way to wind it back on again without removing the material. . . . . . . . . rv awning solutions outdoor power solera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For the electric Solera awnings you will want to follow the steps in this manual (under the power and hybrid section) https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/technical-information-sheets/awnings/ccd_0002066.pdf 73549, I have read other Q&A threads on this site regarding installation questions for this replacement motor, and they suggest that there is some spring tension in the roll tube. To make sure products work and fit the way they are supposed to. . . . Use of this site is subject to certain Terms Of Use. . . . . . . solera awning . . . . . I saved over a hundred dollars over local and installed it my self. 98482, Here is what Lippert says about a Solera awning moving slowly in their troubleshooting manual: . . . . THANKS! We get to know our products firsthand so experts can better help you. . The Solera awnings do not use a spring that applies tension on it so that won't be a concern. . . . . . lippert solera Is there a way to add this tension without detaching the fabric? . . extend is approximately 27 seconds on a fully-charged battery. . . . Local store prices may vary from those displayed. . . . . . . . . . . Changing the motor seems simple at a glance but I am concerned about the tension in the roller and does removal of the motor disconnect the roller from the support arm? . . . . 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I called to place my order and real person answered, spoke perfect English, albeit a slight southern accent, and my order was sent within a day, shipped quickly and I had it a few days later. . . . . . . . Products shown as available are normally stocked but inventory levels cannot be guaranteed, For screen reader problems with this website, please call 1-800-430-3376 or text 38698 (standard carrier rates apply to texts), Designed for use with solera awnings and hardware, Easy-to-install design for hassle-free setup. . I cant imagine how that they could do any better. . . . . . . SDean could very well have had either of those when he asked his question. . . . . . . . 73323, Thanks Jon, I read that too. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensure there are 12 volts where the unit wire meets the awning wire during retract. . . . What you will want to do when installing the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor # LC266149 is to bring the awning out about 12 inches or so and then secure the arms. . Does the drive shaft go straight thru to the idler side of the tube or is that the shaft for a spring torsion bar assembly? All Rights Reserved. . I see you say a couple of screws but what about the gears the motor drives to move the roller? . . I was going to try to adjust the spring tension but in your Q and A on that you said Solera doesn't use a spring, If that's the case then why are so many of these awnings having difficulties in retracting the awning. . . . . . Do Solera Powered Awnings Use One Or Two Motors? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rv awning solutions outdoor power solera . . . . . . . 2000-2022 Home Depot. . Produced to make sure you know what you are getting and you get exactly what you need. . . . The awning will run slower during retract than extend. . . . . 63721, @SDean I wish I had a better solution for but that's the only way we know of to apply or adjust the tension on these awnings. . lippert Replacement Solera Awning Motor for a 2015 Keystone Cougar, Installing The Replacement Motor On The Solera Power Awning, Solera Awning Motor Does Not Fully Close the Awning, Recommended Cover and Replacement Awning Motor for 2014 Forest River Wildwood 27RKSS. . . . . . lippert solera . . . . . . . . . . 78457, When installing/adjusting a Solera Awning tension is applied by rotating the awning roller around 12 to 14 times. . . . . . . . . . . I recently removed my faulty motor with the awning fully extended, not knowing that tension would be lost. . . . . . . . solera pitched awnings etrailer volante Assisting our neighbors and customers, face to face at the counter. . D. Ensure the ground wire before the switch has a good connection to the battery or chassis. . . solera 12v awning universal hardware tall kit Created to make sure you have all the answers to your questions, from real experts. . . . . . . . . C. Ensure the pitch arms are not bent in an upward direction. Lippert suggests using zip ties on the arms to keep them in place.Once you have the arms secured it's just plug and play to install the new motor. . . . . . . . . . . . .