Solera 280343 Gas Strut - 26", 124 lb for Short and Flat Awning Arms, Black

Took a little bit of thought on how to install them. They are under a LOT of pressure and require a little bit of crafty planning and leverage to get installed. Once in place, they work perfectly... as they should since they are the name and part number match for the originals.

It was an easy install and works flawlessly. Great fix, dealer wanted almost 200 bucks for the strut and install. I ordered here and had it installed in less than 10 minutes. That is taking off the old arm and installing the new. Great product and will keep their product in mind when I need another strut.

This is a 2 person repair. Refer to my picture with pin numbers. You will need to purchase four 3/8 inch pushnut washers as they are not included and should not be reused. Buy at Amazon or a local auto parts store.Follow these steps to install on a Solera power awning:Tools; something for two people to stand on (ladders, chairs, picnic table, truck bed, cooler etc.), needle nose pliers, screwdriver, hammer, 7/16 socket, duct tape.- Fully extend the awning.- There are 2 snap in/out plastic spacers on each pin at location 3 and 4. Remove these with a screwdriver. Save for future reinstall.- Remove all 4 pushnut washers using either with a needle nose plier, or a screwdriver and hammer. Eye protection is recommended as the pushnut could fly off the pin. You can fashion a duct tape tent to prevent the pushnut from flying off.- Have 1 person hold the end of the awning.- Take note of the orientation of the gas strut. Now remove pins. You may need a hammer and screwdriver to encourage the pin to move. Your helper may need to lift the end of the awning.- Replace the gas strut in the correct orientation by first installing pin 1. Use a 7/16 socket to secure pushnut by pushing by hand while holding the opposite side of the pin.- Next install pin 2 through gas strut. Secure with push nut.- Have your helper lift the end of the awning to align holes for pin 3. Install pin and pushnut.- Have your helper lift the end of the awning to align holes for pin 4. Install pin and pushnut.- Replace the plastic spacers onto pin 3 and 4.Note; Without removing pin 4 (or alternatively the screw between pin 2 and 4), the gas strut needs to be compressed for the install. This would be very difficult

Note: Make sure you measure your old strut, its either 24" or 26". Product is working just fine. A little rough to install by yourself, so get an friend to help.Product was an exact replacement.

Was an OEM replacement part for Jayco RV awning worked as it should.

Ordered this for one of our camper awnings and it arrived earlier than expected and fit perfectly.

Worked great and husband said easy to install. Fixed the problem!!

Perfect

As advertised. Works great

J’ai l’installé dès la réception et mis à l’ess, ça fonctionne très bien

Straight forward install. Worked just like original strut. Extended/Retracted awning a couple of times, all good. Will use it more once I get out on the road again for some fall weather camping. 2 people required to replace strut. Searched for video on how to install on popular video site "how to replace rv awning spring solera" 3rd entry titled "gas strut replacement". Easier to use large C-clamp to install the fasteners with socket from rachet tool set. Video shows using a socket from a rachet tool set and press fitting by hand.

had to google how to replace on my own. The steps are simple and product is strong

Très bonne qualité identique comme le ancien