Kit to Convert Dometic A and E 8500 to Power Awning

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Hi, Will this fit a Dometic AandE 8500 awning? Thanks

asked by: William K

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I have a solution for you that would work great but the kit you mentioned only fits Solera brand awning arms so it wouldn't work for you. Instead what you would want is the part # LC434724 which will work great to convert your Dometic 8500 to a power awning.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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To convert your Dometic manual awning to a power unit, you can use the Solera 12V Conversion Kit in Black #LC434723 or White #LC434724 if you have a manual crank system. These Solera kits are compatible with Dometic (A&E) awnings like what you…

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Answer 2

I was able to go out to the warehouse and measure the diameter of the end caps for the Solera Manual Pull Style to Power Awning Conversion Kit #LC329251 that you reference. The inside diameter is 3-1/2" The outside diameter is 3-5/8" This…

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Answer 3

The Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit #LC434723 that you referenced is compatible with your Dometic awning and will easily convert it to a power awning so that you don't have to struggle to deploy it. This will simply require changing the…

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The Solera Manual Pull Style to Power Awning Conversion Kit, Black #LC329251 will simply require changing the heads on your awning frame and then wiring the unit. I've attached the photo from the installation manual that specifies how to wire the…

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Answer 5

I would be happy to help! As long as your manual pull down awning is a Solera, Carefree, or Dometic you will be able to use the Solera Manual Pull Style to Power Awning Conversion Kit in Black #LC329251 or White #LC329250 to convert your pull down…

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Answer 6

In order to tell what the conversion kits work with, you will need to know the manufacturer of your awning. The conversion kits will work so long as you have a Solera awning - either a short, flat or pitched Solera manual pull-style awning. If so,…

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Answer 7

You can use this #LC329250 conversion kit if you have a pull style manual awning. These Solera Kits are compatible with your Dometic awnings and everything you need is included with the kit. I've provided a video for you to check out!

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Answer 8

You mentioned you have a manual pull down awning on your RV, and you can convert it, but you would not be able to use the conversion kit with arms, as they are not compatible with pull down styles, and the dryer vent would also interfere. What you…

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Answer 9

The length of your awning will not matter when using the Solera Manual Pull Style to Power Awning Conversion Kit #LC329251; there is not a separate kit for awnings of different sizes. This particular kit comes in black to match your awning. I've…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

To power the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning #LC517486 you simply will connect your white power wire with the white wire from the switch and run that to the positive terminal of the battery inline with the supplied 15amp fuse. From here, connect…

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Answer 12

Hey Ron, good to hear from you! How long are your current U-Bolts? The U-Bolt Kit #APUBR-8 could potentially work as it has 7" long U-Bolts, but it really boils down to what you currently have. For something longer we have the MORryde U-Bolt Kit…

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