Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning – 16′ Wide – Programmable – Black Fade

Description

Lippert RV Awnings – LC517486

Get the smartest RV awning out there and customize it with add-on sensors (sold separately) to fit your camping lifestyle. Use the easy-to-access touchpad on its arm to operate the awning – no need to climb in and out of your camper.

Features:

• Programmable power awning provides shade and protection from the sun and rain
• Waterproof touchpad built into awning arm extends and retracts awning with the push of a button
  • Traditional control switch that mounts inside your RV is also included
  • Manual override lets you operate awning with a power drill (not included) if power is lost
• One-touch safety lock button keeps awning settings where you want them
  • Touchpad must be unlocked before any settings can be changed
• Automatic rain dump drops one side of the awning to drain pooling rainwater
  • Keeps fabric from tearing and awning arms from bending under extreme weight
• Easy manual pitch adjustment allows you to block out the sun throughout the day
  • Does not require readjustment before retracting
• Add-on features provide intelligent, automatic operation and programmable options
  • Wind sensor (LC715123 – sold separately) automatically retracts awning during high winds to prevent damage
  • Awning light control adjusts your light strip (sold separately) with 3 levels of brightness
  • Infrared security sensor (LC715124 – sold separately) offers added security by turning on awning lights when motion or heat is detected
• Heavy-duty, durable fabric is made with premium 13.5-oz vinyl
  • Cold-crack tested to -25 F
  • Heat-welded seams prevent leaks
• Simple installation with included hardware
  • Electric motor connects to RV for power
  • Awning rail (LC715217 – sold separately) required to attach fabric to RV
  • Butyl tape (sold separately) is recommended to seal brackets
• Black Fade fabric matches included roller tube and arms
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Awning width: 16′
  • Measured from the center of each arm
• Installation tips:
  • Double-check that you have 69″ of space on the wall from the awning rail straight down for each bracket
  • There needs to be at least 2-1/2″ clearance between the awning rail and the top of the entry door
• Dimensions:
  • Wall-mounted brackets: 69″ tall
  • Outer arm: 63-1/2″ long
  • Inner arm: 50″ long
  • Pitch arm: 32-5/8″ long
  • Roller tube: 16′ wide
  • Fabric (when awning is fully extended): 15′ 1″ wide x 8′ long
• Motor voltage: 12 volts
• Warranty:
  • 1-Year limited on awning roller
  • 1-Year on electric components
  • 5-Year on fabric

Programmable Power Awning

The Solera Smart Arm is the first ever programmable awning for your trailer or RV. You can pre-set all of your add-on features and get your awning just how you want it with no more than the press of a button. The weatherproof control pad is integrated into the base of the right arm for easy access – no more climbing in and out of your RV to tweak with your awning.

Weatherproof Touchpad

On top of making it convenient to extend and retract the awning, the touchpad gives you 1-touch control of all your add-on features. It’s designed with a safety lock button to keep your settings and the awning where you want them. You have to unlock the touchpad before you can make any adjustments, so you won’t have to worry about accidentally elbowing the controls.

Add-On Features

The Wind Sensor upgrade (LC715123 – sold separately) protects the awning against wind damage. If strong wind is detected, the awning will automatically retract, giving you peace of mind if you’re away from your campsite when bad weather hits. You can toggle between 3 different levels of wind sensitivity using the touchpad, or you can deactivate the wind sensor altogether. Just mount the sensor below the drive head on the awning arm and plug the wiring harness directly into the Smart Arm touchpad.

If you have an LED light strip on your awning, or if you’d like to get one, you can control it right from the awning arm. It gives you 3 levels of brightness to choose from. If you’re enjoying your patio as the sun’s going down, there’s nothing more convenient than being able to turn on the lights right there.

To take your awning lights to the next level, another cool add-on is the infrared security sensor (LC715124 – sold separately). When this sensor detects motion or heat, it will automatically turn the awning lights on. This is a great security feature, as well as a convenient backup if you’re returning to your RV after dark and need some light to get inside. The sensor range is approximately 8′ with a 180-degree radius from its mounting location and can be armed with the press of a button. Installation is one step: snap the unit into place on the bottom of the arm, just beneath the touchpad.

Auto Rain Dump

One thing that can quickly ruin your camping trip is a broken awning. It’s not easy or cheap to replace, and you can’t really enjoy your patio without one. A big hazard to a healthy awning is rain: water pools in the fabric, stretching it out and putting strain on the arms with extra weight it isn’t designed to hold. Next thing you know, the fabric rips – the arms snap – the whole awning comes crashing down, slamming against your RV and leaving you with a big and costly problem.

For traditional awnings, it’s up to you to run out in the rain and lower one of the arms yourself so the water can run off. If you’re away from your RV when it starts to rain, you can only hope your awning isn’t damaged when you get back. This Solera awning solves this problem: it comes equipped with an automatic rain dump function. As soon as rainwater starts to pool in the fabric, one of the arms will automatically drop, giving your awning a pitched angle. The rainwater will then run off to one side, taking the pressure off the awning and your mind.

Adjust Arms for Best Shade

It’s hard to get your awning in just the right place to keep you in the shade all day, especially if you have one that’s pretty high off the ground. Sometimes you need just a little slant to your awning to keep the sun out of your eyes. The manual pitch adjustment built into the arms of this Solera awning gives you that option. Simply pull on one of the arms at the friction joint to drop that corner. It comes down easily and holds itself there for as long as you need it. When it’s time to retract the awning, there’s no need to readjust it; the awning will slide back in no matter what pitch the arms are set at.

Durable Vinyl Fabric

The durable fabric of this awning holds up to the rigors of the outdoors. It’s made of premium 13.5-oz vinyl, which is an upgrade over the 10-oz fabric used in many awnings. In addition, this fabric features heat-welded seams to prevent leaks. The fabric is cold-crack protected to -25 F, so it won’t crack or degrade during cold weather.

Installation

An awning rail is required to anchor the fabric of the awning to the RV, and your first step will need to be installing one (LC715217 – sold separately) if you don’t already have one on your RV. You will need a minimum of 2-1/2″ between the awning rail and the top of the entry door. You’ll also need 69″ of open space on the RV wall – from the awning rail straight down – so that the wall-mounted brackets for the awning arms can be installed.

The roller tube comes with the awning fabric already mounted and attaches to the awning arms. The other side of the fabric slides into the awning rail on the RV. Then use the included self-tapping screws to secure the arms to the wall-mounted brackets. The awning drive motor wires to the Smart Arm touchpad, which can either be connected to your battery or wired directly into your RV.