Can Wind Sensor be Added to Solera 18V Battery Powered Awning

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is there an option for this awning to retract if it gets windy?

asked by: Jim B

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In order to use the Solera Smart Arm Wind Sensor Kit # LC715123 you will need to be using the Smart Arm assembly which comes in different sizes and colors (listed below). This kit is not compatible with the Solera 18V Power RV Awning # LC730523 that you referenced so if you haven't purchased or installed the 18V kit yet then I recommend going to the Smart Arm system. The Smart Arm system does use 12V power and doesn't include a battery like what comes with the 18V kit so you'll want to keep that in mind when you're planning out the installation. For the Smart Arm assembly you can use one of the following:

Black
63" Arms - # LC759516
69" Arms - # LC759517

White
63" Arms - # LC759404
69" Arms - # LC759405

The Smart Arms are an upgrade to standard 12V power arms because they have an auto rain dump feature to help keep water from pooling, plus you can add that wind sensor kit in addition to other things like the LED Light Kit # LC674282 and Infrared Security Sensor # LC715124.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Yes, you can use the Solera 18v Power RV Awning - 20' Wide #LC730523 with aluminum siding on your trailer, but there are some things you need to do in order to have the support you need with the self-tapping screws that attach the awning brackets…

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Answer 2

In order to install the Solera 18V Power RV Awning part #LC730523 you will indeed need to obtain an awning rail equal to the length of the awning. The Solera Awning Rail Extrusion part #LC715216 is sold in 8' sections so you will need to obtain…

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Answer 3

Actually the 12 volt Solera awnings are the ones that have the ability to add the wind sensor part #LC715123 and the rain dump sensor #LC715124. You can convert to the 18 volt system if you wanted to with the #LC759404 that you referenced but those…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

If your fuse for your Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning #LC517517 is blowing as soon as you replace the old one, then there is a short circuit somewhere, or there is an unusually high amp draw. Since you're saying the fuse blows immediately,…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but we only offer the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning in three lengths; 16' part #LC517486, 18' part #LC517505, and 20' part #LC517517. It doesn't sound like any of these will work for your setup but…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Hey Dan, for your 2024 Ford F-350 that has the OEM pucks the correct Pullrite sliding hitch you need is the part #PUL73RR. The #PUL63RR fits the standard above bed fifth wheel rails that are 22 inches apart on center. What fifth wheel do you have?

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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