Power Awning Replacement Solution for Camper with Dometic Mod # 8500

Published 03/19/2020

Question:

I need to know if the LC434729 18volt battery-operated awning conversion will work for a Dometic Mod #8500? As you can see in the picture the awning on this trailer is very high!!!! It makes it nearly impossible to deploy it unless you have a 6foot ladder. I would like to convert it to an electric one but I will have to do the work myself and need to know if the conversion is something I can handle. I am pretty mechanical enclined but dont want to do something that will destroy the awning we currently have.

asked by: Willia M

Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the Solera 18V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit # LC434729 will fit and replace your current Dometic Mod 8500 and give you the power awning you are looking for. The install is pretty simple for someone with reasonable mechanical skills.

expert reply by: Jameson C