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The length of wire desired depends on your vehicle connection and your personal preference. You want enough slack for turning, but not so much for dragging as you mentioned. A little extra slack isn't a problem and not enough could…
view full answer...I spoke to my contact at Horizon Global. He said it is acceptable to mount the Bulldog Powered-Drive Kit #BD1824200100 to the slave jack itself. He also said that if you need to switch the motor wires to make it work correctly, that would be fine,…
view full answer...When installing/adjusting the Solera RV Slide-Out Awning #LCV000163285 tension is applied by rotating the awning roller 14 times. This should apply the needed spring tension so that the fabric doesn't billow in the wind or leave…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...A TCM double-lip grease seal number 127194 has an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches according to my research. The available grease seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a…
view full answer...M12-1.5 and 1/2"-20 threads are not going to be interchangeable. The diameter of an M12 thread is only going to be 0.4724" while 1/2" threads are going to be 0.500" in diameter. We…
view full answer...If you are installing just the Firestone Ride-Rite kit, #F2400, and not also adding an on-board air compressor such as #F2158, then I would estimate that it should take about 2 hours to install the kit. That is for someone with some mechanical…
view full answer...Please note the attached instructions. The Lippert Anti-Billowing Kit for Solera Slide Topper Awnings, #LC78FR should be installed on the end of the awning that is closest to the front of the unit. 1. Make sure awning is fully retracted. 2. Place…
view full answer...I recommend to use the Solera 16-1/2' Slider part #LCV000435661 which matches the boxes width exactly so you will not have side overhang like we normally recommend but it is the biggest slide topper available to fit the…
view full answer...We have toppers that'll work for 2 of your 3 sliders. For your 12 foot 9-1/2 slide, use #LCV000168109 which is designed for slides measuring between 152-157 inches wide. The longest topper we offer is for slides 188-193-3/4 inches,…
view full answer...Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch…
view full answer...A drop axle certainly can make it tough to reach the star wheel adjuster on a drum brake. The adjuster spoon tool we offer #W80630 has a 90-degree bend that will often let you get access to the adjuster even on a drop axle. Essentially you will…
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