Parts Needed to Convert Dometic Manual Open Awning to Powered Awning

Published 07/28/2020

Question:

I have about 6-1/2" from the top of the door to the awning and the current bracket is 67". 69" would hang over the bottom of the coach.

asked by: Art G

Expert Reply:

The # LC434724 is actually the part you're looking for in this case.

The actual dimensions of the awning fabric (16ft x 91 inches) won't really matter on this since you're just replacing the arms and will then remove the torsion springs on the roller, so the # LC434724 will be the part you're looking for. This kit will allow you to replace the manual arm on your existing Dometic awning with a powered drive head.

expert reply by: Erik B

Art

7/13/2020

It says my current arms might be 65.5" long. Is there one that long for this?

Erik B.

7/14/2020

As long as you've got 2-1/2" from the awning rail to the top of your door, the # LC434724 will be the correct part you're looking for. If you've got 6-1/2" from the top of the door to the awning rail the 63" kit # LC759404 will be the part you're looking for. I was able to confirm this with my contact over at Lippert, who manufacture these Solera awnings.

Art

7/28/2020

I have about 6-1/2" from the top of the door to the awning and the current bracket is 67". 69" would hang over the bottom of the coach.

Erik B.

7/28/2020

Thank you for the additional information. Because of what you're describing, you'll want to instead use the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit - Programmable - 63" Arms - White # LC759404 that was mentioned above. This will be the correct kit that won't hang over the bottom of your coach.