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This XL Power Awning provides 20 percent more shade than a standard 8' projection awning to provide shelter from sun and rain. Perfect for tall RVs and RVs with a slide-out under the awning. Easily extends and retracts with the push of a button.
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The XL Power Awning can be easily extended or retracted with the push of a button. This is a nice upgrade over traditional spring-assisted setups, which have to be unrolled manually. The control switch can be mounted inside or outside your RV, depending on how your RV is wired. Connecting to your RV's power is simple. And if you're running low on power or experience a power outage, a manual override allows you to extend and retract the awning using a power drill (not included) with a 7/16" socket.
The Solera XL Power Awning is the first awning that extends all the way out to 9'8", which provides 20 percent more shade than a standard awning with an 8' projection. As a result, this awning is perfectly suited for Class A motorhomes, fifth-wheel campers, and toy hauler RVs. The XL is also ideal for RVs with a slide-out underneath the awning because it will extend out beyond the slide-out.
The durable awning fabric holds up to the rigors of the outdoors. It's made of premium 13.5-oz vinyl, which is an upgrade over the 10-oz fabric used in many awnings. In addition, this fabric features heat-welded seams to prevent leaks. The fabric is cold-crack protected to -25 degrees Fahrenheit, so it won't crack or degrade during cold weather.
A weather guard helps to prolong the life of the awning. This extra thick layer of fabric lines the section of the canopy closest to your RV. When the awning is retracted, this section of fabric is all that will be exposed to the elements, providing the awning with an extra layer of protection when it's not in use.
The XL Power Awning offers manual pitch adjustment to keep you shaded from the sun all day long. This is a great feature on hot summer days. There are 2 preset pitch adjustments built into the awning.
When the awning is initially extended, it will be parallel to the ground. This is position 1. This position provides protection in the middle of the day, when the sun is high in the sky. As the sun gets lower throughout the day, you can tilt the awning to one side to effectively block the sun. To do this, move the arm into position 2. Simply press up on the tab located on the pitch arm, and slide the pitch sleeve forward to lock into place.
When you're ready to retract the awning, you can do so no matter what position the arms are in. There's no need to readjust the pitch to its original, parallel position before retracting.
This awning also makes a great rain shield. Its automatic rain dump feature prevents too much water from building up in the canopy, so there's no need to manually adjust the pitch to release the excess water. When the arms sense that there is about 10 lbs of water pooled in the canopy, the dump feature will automatically activate. The awning arms will reposition to release the pooled water and then return to their original position. Just don't get caught walking by when it happens!
An awning rail (LC715216 - sold separately), which is used to anchor the fabric of the awning to the RV, is required for installation. You will need a minimum clearance of 4-1/2" between the awning rail and the top of the entry door. You'll also need 78" of open space on the RV wall from the awning rail straight down so that the wall-mounted brackets for the awning arms can be installed.
The roller tube, which comes with the awning fabric already mounted, attaches to the awning arms. The other side of the fabric slides into the awning rail on the RV. Then use the included self-tapping screws to secure the arms to the wall-mounted bracket. The awning drive motor wires into the control switch, which can either be connected to your battery or wired directly into your RV by way of a converter.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (38 Customer Reviews)
This XL Power Awning provides 20 percent more shade than a standard 8' projection awning to provide shelter from sun and rain. Perfect for tall RVs and RVs with a slide-out under the awning. Easily extends and retracts with the push of a button.Great awning, excellent transition between colors. A bit long for shipping, recommend picking up direct if possible. Overall nice awnings and beautiful once installed. Oversize awnings don’t like wind, be careful using if any wind, can be difficult to wind up if windy, motor is slightly undersized. Overall very happy, beautiful awning and hardware.
Love the awning but if you roll it completely out it buckles the arm you have to give it a push to start up. If you stop 1/2 round still on roller it works perfect.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Awning great install went well , cover for motor was broke needs replaced , The 2 assembly’s where just rapped in plastic when unpacked found motor cover broken .
Jenny N - 09/08/2022Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
I like the awning because it was very easy to install and easy to operate. I installed in an hour using several neighbors to help lift it into place. The wiring was straightforward. I did have an issue because I had to mount it next to a window frame but by making a few shims out of aluminum stock at the fastening points everything looks and works great. After several days at the beach it was never adversely affected by the wind, and I could easily move it as the sun moved and it kept me in the shade.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
I just finished installing the Solera Power Awning. I was impressed with the durability and engineering of this awning. I did have to make some modifications (shims added to the vertical supports), but that was due to the critical length of the awning, and where it was placed on the motorhome. I also custom painted the vertical supports to match the motorhome.
I did deviate from the suggested installation. After installing the top rails, I mounted the right vertical support first, then slid in the awning roller. I then held up the left side of the roller with a ladder, and installed the left support. As a result, we only needed two people instead of three. I think it would have been more difficult to try to slide the whole unit (left/right supports and roller) into the rails as one unit. The reason being is that this unit (as a whole) has some weight, and would be a bit unwieldy!
I am very satisfied with the final product and how it operates, and we are very much looking forward to hitting the road and trying it out!
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
So far so good! The awning was slightly damaged in shipping. They offered to pick it up and send another. Angela B. was helpful in sending me replacement parts instead. while I haven't used it yet except while installing, it seems to work well.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
This awning arrived exactly as promised and performs exactly as expected. We purchased this last year as a replacement to one damaged on our travel trailer by 60+ mph winds. The install directions were well-written and easy to follow. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this product.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
The project is a 1988 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite XL. The original 21 foot manual awning needed a lot of work so I decided to go power. The 13 foot extra long awning is just super. Lots of good shade. Needed a little special attention to the installation because of the structure attachment points. Turned out great, does a super job!
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Very nice awning. Definitely takes two people put it up, ours went on a horse trailer.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
This awning has been wonderful. We love the automatic feature. We added it to our 2008 Rockwood Roo hybrid trailer. The ease of use and various positions make our trips so comfortable. We would recommend this awning to anyone.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Arrived damaged. Roll had been ran over by a forklift causing tears in the vinyl. Rest was good.
Katrina B - 08/18/2022Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Awesome! Just unbelievable communication to begin with which made everything easier! Also the information available through details and videos also made the choice clear and simple. My arms on awning bent and the awning was old faded so it made the decision for me..time for new. Installation was super simple and easy. All of 30 minutes took longer for my friends to come and put hands on it than it did to install. Once on just incredible the more coverage!!! The pitch adjustment is just a pull so simple and this units arms are much taller to the point I can walk under them (6’4”) which I could never do before. Really happy and etrailer shipped way faster than expected.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Unbelievably great product. We are now the talk of the campground. Neighbors helped us install our new electric awning the foot and a half more for no drip on our concrete pad. We are so pleased. What a great product. Installation took two hours.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Could not figure out why an 11 foot awning was sent in a 16 foot box?
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Products not a problem. Delivery was several months, due to lost shipment.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Had a hard time having this item delivered via UPS with damaged item received. etrailer was great and helped by sending a new item. Again had a hard time getting any local RV shop to schedule an installation time so I finally did it myself with the help of my wive and neighbor. If I read the instructions correctly they read to line the vertical arms with the awning rail. I wish I mounted it at least 2" lower as now the roll is above the awning rail so when fully retracting the awning it pulls downward and not horizontally inward.
To date I have camped with it about eight times and I have noticed a small tear in the awning fabric near the awning rail. Just hope it does not begin tearing. Again, being mounted too high seems to put undue stress on the awning fabric when fully retracted. Also, it does not do well with any wind, but is fine when I stake it down.
On the good side, it is so nice to have an electric retractable awning which makes set up and tear down that much easier with camping. The extra length adds to shade and the adjustable pitch is a snap.
Overall I am very happy with the product now that I finally received it and got it installed. I just hope the awning material does not tear or the motor give out
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
very helpful sales people, quality products, good instructions and even questions answered after the sale!
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Great product. fast shipping and easy to install.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Easy to install, Looks nice. Video was very helpful.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
It’s the perfect replacement for our rig. If you have a side out on the door side, this gives you a little extra room under the awning. The brackets that attach to the camper are longer than the old awning’s but that’s no problem. The only thing I have noticed that’s a downside is it is a bit slow going in.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
This awning is just the cats meow! Was easy enough to install, this replaced a manual awning which I was to short to roll it out. I also put a wind sensor on my new awning I would also highly recommend putting one on.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Item had all the needed supplies and was exactly as described.
Review from a similar Solera XL Power in RV Awnings
Great fit. Quick shipping. Easy installation. Another great purchase from trailer.
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