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- CAMPING EASE — This kit lets you easily extend and retract your RV awning with a crank-style operation
- DIY INSTALLATION — With minimal assembly required, you can convert your awning in just a few easy steps
- COMPATIBILITY — This awning upgrade kit is designed for short, flat or pitched Solera awning assemblies
- THE RIGHT SHADE — The internal gear box allows you to stop your awning during any point of extension or retraction, so you can position your shade where you want
- SOLERA AWNING SOLUTIONS — Solera offers a wide array of awning products and accessories engineered to enhance your camping experience. From add-on shade rooms to fabric replacement, Solera has you covered
Looking for an easier way to extend and retract your Solera® RV awning? With the Pull Style Manual to Crank Style Manual Awning Upgrade Kit by Lippert® you can extend and retract your awning easier than ever. This easy-to-install kit converts a manual, spring tension awning to a spring-free crank operation in just a few easy steps. Once installed, all you have to do is is insert the provided hook into your awning's idler head and turn clockwise to extend or counterclockwise to retract your awning. This setup makes it easy for campers of all ages and capabilities to operate their awning without hassle.
Available in either black or white color options, this kit is designed forr short, flat or pitched Solera awning assemblies. And our upgrade kit comes complete with (1) manual gearbox, (1) idler side head, (2) wax screws, (1) manual crank handle and two end caps.
- Converts manual, spring tension awning to a crank operation
- Easy-to-use hook and rod system
- Internal gear box allows you to stop the awning at any point during extension or retraction
- Compatible with short, flat or pitched awnings
- Easy, DIY installation
- Available in black or white color options
| Material | Metal components with internal gear box |
|---|---|
| Color options | Black or white |
| Width (inches) | 5 |
| Height (inches) | 3 |
| Length (inches) | 9 |
| Weight (pounds) | 1.5 |
| Dimensional weight (pounds) | 0.81 |
- What does the solera pull style manual to crank style manual awning upgrade kit do? This kit converts your RV awning from a manual, spring tension operation to an easier crank-style operation, allowing you to extend and retract your awning with a simple crank handle.
- Is the installation of this awning upgrade kit difficult? No, the kit is designed for easy DIY installation with minimal assembly required and can be installed in just a few simple steps.
- What types of solera awnings is this upgrade kit compatible with? The kit is compatible with short, flat, or pitched Solera awning assemblies.
- Can i stop the awning at any position when using this crank upgrade kit? Yes, the internal gear box allows you to stop the awning at any point during extension or retraction for your desired shade position.
- What components are included in the solera awning upgrade kit? The kit includes one manual gearbox, one idler side head, two wax screws, one manual crank handle, and two end caps.
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