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Replacement Controller and Touchpad for Solera Smart Arm RV Awnings
(60 reviews)
Price: $587.14
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Lippert
Replacement Controller and Touchpad for Solera Smart Arm RV Awnings
Part Number: LC717666
In Stock
$587.14
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Lippert Accessories and Parts - LC717666
- RV Awning
- Switches
- Lippert
- Solera Replacement
Replaces the control box and nested touchpad on your Solera Smart Arm RV awning.
Features:
- Replaces the control box and nested touchpad on your Solera Smart Arm RV awning
- Black color
Fits:
- Solera Smart Arm RV awnings: LC405492, LC405510, LC405523, LC517486, LC517505, and LC517517
- Solera Smart Arm RV awning conversion kits: LC759404, LC759405, LC759516, and LC759517
Notes:
- Safety lock settings will need to be reinitiated after installation
- Seal control box carefully against moisture using silicone sealant (sold separately)
717666 Replacement Controller and Touchpad Assembly for Lippert Solera Smart Arm RV Awnings
Video of Replacement Controller and Touchpad for Solera Smart Arm RV Awnings
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for All About the Replacement Controller and Touchpad for Solera Smart Arm RV Awnings
Michael: Hi there, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today we're going to take a quick look at the replacement controller and touch pad assembly for your Solera smart arm RV awning. This is going to replace the control box and nested touch pad on your Solera smart arm RV awning, and if you have any of those upgrades on your awning, like your wind sensor which is going to automatically retract the awning if there's high winds or your LED light kit, or even the infrared security sensor, you're going to be able to control all of those with the buttons on the screen here. So if you have any of those or all of those add-ons, you can use this to control those features.Because this is a Lippert product, you can trust that there's not going to be any sort of compatibility issues or anything like that. It's the same company that makes your Solera smart arm, so they know what they're doing. Be able to just plug it right in and be able to control that smart arm.
So if you're needing a replacement, this is what I would recommend. It's going to give you a lot of different features and just make everything very easy for you.That's going to complete our look at the replacement controller and touch pad assembly for your Solera smart arm RV awning. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching..
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
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Ratings & Reviews
4.3
60 reviews
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Kim
09/08/2026
Great Customer Service
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Ronald
04/27/2026
A product that is this expensive should last longer...
My camper never sit out in the weather and still moisture got in the 12 pin plug and short out the controller...
But other then that the new worked fine, hopefully it'll last longer then 2 years this time.
My camper never sit out in the weather and still moisture got in the 12 pin plug and short out the controller...
But other then that the new worked fine, hopefully it'll last longer then 2 years this time.
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Casey
04/23/2026
Showed up quick and worked immediately!
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Harry B
06/10/2025
These are a terrible design. Allowing water into the top plug and then stops working. I have had to buy 3 so far. No warranty.
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Kenneth
03/18/2024
We purchased a replacement in 2023, and now have to purchase another because this one has already crashed. One minute we are told ot had a warranty, and then another time we are told not. This is too expensive an item to not be covered. If this second replacement fails too, then we will NEVER purchase again. It says it last through all kinds of weather, but that is not true at all.
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Willis
07/09/2025
I silicone all wires on top of switch to keep water out
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Richard
07/13/2021
Shipping was on time. Received item, but was lacking instructions for installation. I had to go online to get the instructions. I could not install the item because the wiring harness had been damaged and was not operable. This will delay my evaluation of the controller.
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Peter
09/13/2021
This is the third controller I've had to replace on this awning. This time I followed all the processes to prevent moisture from getting into it. I hope this is now a longer term fix. Trailer did a great job getting the replacement to me.
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Autumn
09/30/2022
Product didnt last 30 days. This is the 3rd one I've been through and you won't warranty it. Needless to say I won't be ordering from etrailer again.
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Randy
05/12/2023
Availability for replacement was a big factor in replacing the controller on my trailer awning etrailer made it quick and easy to replace
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Melissa
12/05/2023
Fast shipping easy install! They pull thru again with a hard to find part.
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Larry
07/17/2021
Great price fast shipping!!!! Highly recommend.
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Ken
05/28/2025
Just like the original...except it works.
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Bryan
08/28/2020
It was just what I expected it to be shipping was fast and it is working as it should but I just installed it about 30 minutes ago so maybe the it will last
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Graham
05/14/2024
Fast shipping with timely updates
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Jodyne
02/16/2023
Fast shipping easy install! I will purchase from them again
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Angie
01/31/2024
Great price for our camper awning control.
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Richard
04/04/2025
Ordering was easy and item shipped promptly.
by:
Tommy
07/16/2024
Easy replacement. Works great
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Russel
07/05/2024
plug and play
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Jonathan
03/03/2022
Product works but your shipping process needs work, I paid for 1st day air, it shipped on February 25 should have received it on February 28 but the actual label was not created until the 28th. So that delayed it another day causing me to lose a sell on a camper. Now I’m out the shopping cost and camper did not sell!
Jenny N.
3/11/2022
I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
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Jason
06/29/2021
Delivery was faster than expected. Was pretty cool how you could watch the progress of the package. No damage to the package or part. Put the part in and it fixed the issue.
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Kurt
09/08/2022
Fit perfect and is still working.
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David
10/01/2022
temperamental
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Kaycee
05/01/2024
Took a couple minutes to install and worked great!
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Heather A.
3/20/2024
I can see this is your third time purchasing this Touchpad and they are not cheap. I would also be frustrated if I were in your situation. I also see that these had a recall on them back in 2018 and this part replaced the old one. I contacted Lippert for you and the touchpads DO have a 1-year warranty. You mention they are supposed to be weatherproof. Lippert still strongly recommends to seal the touchpad with liquid tape. I have attached a bulletin below from Lippert. I would most definitely follow this advice for your new touchpad. Also, they are willing to help you with a warranty claim on your touchpad from February. I will help you through the warranty process with Lippert if you provide the info I asked for in my email.
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https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/technical_bulletins/awnings/ccd-0001992.pdf