How to Convert Your Dometic A&E 14 Foot Crank Awning to Electric
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/10/2024
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Hello! We have a 2010 Keystone outback 5th wheel 285FL with an AE 14 foot awning. Should this work with our existing rail?
asked by: Valerie A
Expert Reply:
Hello Valerie.
The Solera XL 12V Power RV Awning - 14' Wide - 9'8" Projection - White Fade # LCV000334942-362241 is an entire awning set up. So it would come with everything you need to install an awning so there wouldn't be a need to use your existing rail, although you could if you wanted to.
Now if your Dometic A&E 14 foot Awning is a crank and you are trying to convert it to power, you could always get the Solera 12V Electric RV Awning Conversion Kit - 69" Arms - White # LC434724 and use it with your existing rail.
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Solera XL 12V Power RV Awning - 14' Wide - 9'8" Projection - White Fade
- RV Awnings
- Complete Awning Kits
- Powered - 12V
- Extends 116 Inches
- 14 Feet Wide
- White Fade
- Lippert
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Kate F.
12/15/2025
Hi Valerie, how did things go with the Solera XL 12V awning on your Keystone Outback? Did you end up using your existing rail or the full setup that came with the kit? Your update could make it easier for the next person working on a similar awning upgrade.