Solera XL 12V Power RV Awning – 12′ Wide – 9’8″ Projection

Description

Lippert RV Awnings – LCV000334919-362241

Get full patio coverage with an extra-large canopy that offers more shade than a standard awning, perfect for tall RVs. Easy pitch adjustment protects you from the sun, while automatic rain dump protects your awning from stormy weather.

Features:

• Extra-large awning creates a large, covered patio for your RV
  • Extra 1’8″ of canopy gives you 20% more shade than standard 8′ awnings
  • Ideal for Class A motorhomes, 5th-wheel trailers, or RVs with slide-outs underneath the awning
• Power awning extends and retracts with the flip of a switch
  • Included switch kit can be mounted inside or outside of RV
  • Manual override lets you operate the awning with a power drill (not included) if power is lost
• 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
• 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
• White Fade fabric matches included roller tube and arms
  • White weatherguard provides extra protection against the elements
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Awning width: 12′
  • Measured from the center of each arm
• Installation tips:
  • Double-check that you have 78″ of space on the wall from the awning rail straight down for each bracket
  • There needs to be at least 4-1/2″ clearance between the awning rail and the top of the entry door
• Dimensions:
  • Wall-mounted brackets: 78″ tall
  • Outer arm: 72″ long
  • Inner arm: 58-1/8″ long
  • Pitch arm: 17″ long
  • Roller tube: 12′ wide
  • Fabric (when awning is fully extended): 11′ 1″ wide x 9’8″ long
• Motor voltage: 12 volts
• Warranty:
  • 1-Year limited on awning roller
  • 1-Year on electric components
  • 5-Year on fabric

More Awning, More Shade

If you’re getting a new awning, why not get more of it? This Solera XL awning comes with an extra 1’8″ of fabric, giving you more shade to enjoy on your patio. This is a definite plus for Class A motorhomes, fifth-wheel campers, toy haulers, and RVs with a slide-out under the awning. If you’ve got a large camper, you want a large awning to match.

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 these arms 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 your 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 is made to hold 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.

This awning also comes with a built-in weatherguard to prolong the life of the fabric. This extra-thick layer of fabric lines the section of the canopy closest to your RV. When the awning is retracted, the weatherguard is the only section exposed to the elements, providing the rest of the fabric with a layer of protection when the awning is not in use.

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 (LC715216 – sold separately) if you don’t already have one on your RV. You will need a minimum of 4-1/2″ between the awning rail and the top of the entry door. You’ll also need 78″ 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 included switch, which can either be connected to your battery or wired directly into your RV.