How to Fix Water Sitting in the Middle of a Solera Slide Out Topper
Updated 09/12/2025 | Published 05/19/2025
Question:
I have Solera slide out toppers installed on my 5th wheel. The two longer ones don’t seem to be tight enough and are ponding water in the middle. Is there a way to tighten them without removing the whole assembly? Thank you
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
No, there isn't because it's an issue with the tension. You're going to have to remove the Solera RV Slide-Out Awning item # LCV000165061 so that you can unwind it and then wind it back again for proper tension. When you re-mount the awning the roller should be rotated about 14 times. Lippert recommends between 12 and 16.
If you have any additional questions, go ahead and throw them into the comment box below and I'll be happy to answer them.
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Solera RV Slide-Out Awning - 151" Wide - Black
- RV Awnings
- Slide-Out Awnings
- Extends 48 Inches
- 12-1/2 Feet Wide
- 146 Inch Wide
- 147 Inch Wide
- 148 Inch Wide
- 149 Inch Wide
- 150 Inch Wide
- 151 Inch Wide
- Black
- Lippert
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Jerred H.
9/12/2025
Hey, did you have a chance to adjust the tension on your Solera slide-out toppers by following the steps I mentioned? If you're still working on it, I'm here to help with any more questions you might have.