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• Are There 4 or 6 Terminals On The Back Of The Solera Power Awning Switch Kit LC285500?
  The Solera Power Awning Switch Kit # LC285500 does have 6 pins on the back of it, the included harness just has two internal jumper wires running between a few of the pins making it so there are only four wires. Since your switch has 6 individual wires you would just disconnect them one at a time from your old switch, and install them one at a time in the same position of your new switch to make sure everything functions correctly. You will not need to use the included harness. I included...
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• Replacement 4-Pin Switch for RV Awning
  We do have awning power switches with four wires in both black and white, the Replacement Switch Kit for Solera Power RV Awnings part # LC285499 for white or part # LC285500 for black. Please note, if your wire colors don't match you will need to match them by function using the diagram below. The dimensions of the switch are 3-1/2" long x 3" wide.
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• Switch for Solera Awning to Allow it to Power In and Out
  The Solera switch part # LC285500 that you referenced was designed to fit all Solera power awnings so it would work well to give you an inside switch to extend and retract. This would not affect the batteries ability to charge either.
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• How Do I Wire The Replacement Switch Kit For Solera Power Awnings LC285500
  The Replacement Solera Awning Switch # LC285500 has 4 wires: white, red, black and blue. I have attached the diagram below which will show you the function of each wire. As far as the white and blue wires on your camper, wire color is not always universal, so it is hard to say exactly what will wire to what. It may be white to white and blue to blue, but we recommend going in with a circuit tester # PTW2992 to determine the function of each wire. With a tester it will be fairly easy to...
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• Troubleshooting Solera Awning Motor Retracting Slowly or Stopping
  I checked with the manufacturer for you, and they say that the Solera Awnings are slower when they retract. If you are sure there are 12 volts by testing with a multimeter the next thing to do is ensure the pitch arms aren't bent at all, which can cause issues. After that, they said to take a look at the ground wire before the switch, and make sure that has a good connection. Also make sure the switch is not damaged in any way, and if it needs replacing you can do that with the Solera...
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• Troubleshooting Solera Power Awning That Stopped Working
  There aren't any fuses in the motor or arm. It is possible that the motor burned out or the drive head gears # LC353964 have gone bad. If you need a replacement motor then you will use the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor # LC266149. The best way to test is to remove the head housing and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to check the wires going into the motor for power. If you have power going into the motor when you press the switch then you know that the motor is bad. If...
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• Replacement 12V Switch for Solera Power Awning with Slow Retraction
  That is exactly what it sounds like is going on. for your situation I recommend checking the wiring on the back of the switch to make sure it's clean and has solid connections. If it looks like it needs to be replaced then you just need the switch itself: - Black Switch # LC285500 - White Switch # LC285499 Just be sure to follow the wiring instructions that come with the switch if you end up replacing it.
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• Can an Awning Switch Be Added Outside on a Trailer?
  There should be no issue wiring a separate switch on the outside of your trailer. However, there won't be a way to do this without hardwiring the # LC285500 into your current switch. I should also mention that this isn't typically used outside, so it is not weather proof. If you do end up mounting it outside, it should be done somewhere protected from the rain.
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• Switch Wiring Diagram for Solera Power Awning Switch Kit # LC285500
  I attached a wiring diagram for the Solera Power Awning Switch Kit # LC285500 for you to check out.
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• What Causes Solera Awning To Slowly Open By Itself?
  No, The Replacement Switch Kit # LC285500 you were looking at for your Solera awning is not a dynamic switch, it's just a regular switch. You can easily test if it's the switch by unhooking it with the awning all the way closed and seeing if it still slowly opens. Based on the issue you described it sounds more like the motor has an issue as that's what is used to keep the awning from opening when power is not sent to it. More than likely you're going to need # LC266149 if your awning...
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• Can A 18V Solera Awning Be Converted To 12V?
  I spoke with Lippert, and they informed me that yes you can convert your 18V awning to 12V buy using a 2-way power feed wiring harness (found in # LCV000334969-362243) to go from the awning arm to your coach, and then from here you will need to hard wire to your power source. Also, since you mentioned that you wanted to use a switch, you can use either: -Solera Power Awning Switch Kit # LC285500 for black, Or, -Solera Power Awning Switch Kit # LC285499 for white.
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• Replacement 4-Wire Awning Switch for a Dometic 9100 Power Awning
  Everything I could find on the switch for a Dometic 9100 Power Awning is that the correct switch is the 3310455.062. While we do not carry that exact switch, it is a 4 wire design. This means you can use the Replacement Switch Kit # LC285500. Because the wire colors are different between the 3310455.062 and # LC285500, you will need to wire it by matching function to function, opposed to color to color.
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• Recommended Replacement Switch Kit for a Solera Awning
  Hey Tom, yeah it does look like the Replacement Switch Kit for Solera Power RV Awnings # LC285500 will still work as a replacement for your Solera awning. This switch will replace the switch on any 12v Solera awning, so it'll work fine with yours. I've also included a wiring diagram for the switch so you can take a look at how things will be wired up.
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• Are There 19' Wide RV Awnings Available With Only An 8' Projection
  We don't currently offer a complete kit with for an 19' awning with only an 8' projection so you would have to buy all the components separately or use the Solera XL 12V Power RV Awning - 19' Wide - 9'8" Projection - Black Fade # LCV000334966-362243 or White Fade # LCV000335007-362241. You're correct that these would have a 78" arm height so you'd want to measure your trailer to ensure these would fit. If not then you'll need the following components: Roller and Fabric Kit for 19' Solera...
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• Do You Carry Additional Switches for Awning Controls and Awning Lights?
  Hello George, I’m sorry that our search bar didn’t pull up the part you need. Could you let me know where you’re looking to add a switch? We do carry the Replacement Switch Kit for Solera Power RV Awnings - Black # LC285500, which controls the extension and retraction of the awning. If you're looking for a light switch, you might be interested in the LED Light Kit with Switch for Solera RV Awnings # LC674282. I’ve attached some review videos so you can get a better feel for these products. If...
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• Can Lippert 285500 Replace 280570 Wiring Harness
  Hi Jim; the Replacement Switch Kit for Solera Power RV Awnings # LC285500 includes the 280570 along with the switch. If you only need the wiring harness it is available separately as # LC280570.
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