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Replacement Gas Strut for Short and Flat Solera RV Awnings - Qty 1

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Replaces 1 gas strut for your Solera RV awning with either short or flat arms. Exerts 124 lbs of force. 1-800-940-8924 to order Lippert accessories and parts part number LC280343 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Lippert products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Gas Strut for Short and Flat Solera RV Awnings - Qty 1. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Lippert Accessories and Parts - LC280343

  • RV Awning
  • Arms
  • Gas Struts
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Replaces 1 gas strut for your Solera RV awning with either short or flat arms. Exerts 124 lbs of force.


Features:

  • Replaces 1 gas strut on your Solera RV awning
    • Fits short and flat support arms
  • Black color


Specs:

  • Extended length: 26"
  • Retracted length: 15"
  • Maximum force exerted: 124 lbs
  • Quantity: 1 strut
  • 1-Year limited warranty


Fits:

  • All Solera RV awnings with short or flat support arms


280343 Replacement Lippert Solera Gas Strut for Short or Flat Awning Support Arms - 124 lbs

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Hi there, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a quick look at this Solera Replacement Gas Strut. This is going to replace the 26 inch long gas strut for your Solera Short and Flat Awning Arm Assemblies. This will work for both the power and the manual Solera awnings. It will exert 124 pounds of force to help provide strength and stability for your RV's awning, so you can extend and retract it smoothly and easily again. It does measure 26, just shy of 26 1/2 inches when extended, and just slightly over 15 inches when retracted.

And because this is a direct replacement from Lippert, who is the original manufacturer for the Solera awnings, you can trust this is going to be exactly what you need, it's gonna fit right in place, you're not gonna have to worry about compatibility issues or anything like that. And it is made here in the USA, so again, you can trust it is gonna be good quality for you, but me personally, because it is a Lippert product for the Solera, I would trust this to fit right in place and not have any issues, so that gives me a little bit more confidence that this is gonna be exactly what you need for your awning. So that concludes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com, thanks for watching..

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Top quality product over stock.
Sales, service, price, shipping are all top notch!
Thanks etrailer!!!
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Replaced a broken strut with this unit. works good with no issues. It was hard to compress at installation, but I got it in.
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Rich

9/6/2025

No issues after over a year. Functioning as it should.

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Gwendolyn Y.

9/8/2025

@Rich That's awesome, Rich!
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ETrailer has never let me down,
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Direct replacement. Very Pleased
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They fit and work great. Just wish they would have come with the snap nuts. Had to go to the hardware store to get them.
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I've made several purchases as an RV or from a trailer and have never been disappointed if I make a mistake they help me correct it but in most cases because they have good customer support I don't make mistakes I get the right product each time and every time
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Ron P.

8/15/2018

All i can say George, is they work

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This is identical to the strut I replaced, ie same manufacturer and part number. Glad I shopped on etrailer.com
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Brian

6/21/2024

Perfectly

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The original gas struts that came on my bullet camper awning was letting one end sag. I had the model number and brand name but couldn't find a replacement. I seen these on the etrailer site and decided to give them a try. They fit and work perfect! Love em.
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Replacement awning fit fine, looks great! Gas charged struts were on back order for short time but this was promptly communicated to me. Overall excellent experience!
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Great price and fast shipping!
Love etrailer's service and prompt shipping, great customer service!
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The gas shock was delivered on time and works perfectly!! It was a replacement for a broken one on our Wildwood 27RKS electronic awning. It is stronger than the factory ones, so we will be replacing the other side to make them match.
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Sorry I can't tell you nothing!
Still waiting for the second strut!! Almost two weeks! The pony express would have been faster. The uses is nothing but a mess!! You should reconsider ever using them ever ...Milton
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Good fit regarding dimensions. They seem to be a bit stronger than the original equipment but these are definitely the ones listed by Solera as replacements. Thanks!
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Fit my 2007 Keystone Cougar perfect. Works as expected.
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Love how you have personal contact throughout ordering and shipping process
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Quick service and very informative.
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Gwendolyn Y.

4/19/2025

Thanks for saying that, Roger. We appreciate it :)

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Perfect and exact match. Has worked great, I had to get two more strong arms to help me install but it was simple to do .
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My experience was excellent. In a time when customer service seems to be overlooked the representative that helped me was a real professional. He found the part I needed and was even able to to ship the part sooner than I expected. Great job
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Excellent service and communication! Kept me informed of my order and delivery time.
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Perfect fit easy install
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Shipping, and packaging was awesome!!
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Perfect fit for my solera awning. 19’ forest River wildwood fsx 260RT.
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You're gas struts work very well
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Haven’t installed yet but appreciate the fast shipping and deluvery
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So easy to order on line just put in your vehicle or trailer and ask what you need and you can have it in a few days. awesome service will be buying from them again
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