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Forum: Solera 04-14-2017, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,780
Posted By Freightliner
parking light operation questions 2011 solera

Please let me know how the running and tail lights operate on your unit. The tail lights and running lights on our solera only coming on with the engine running. They do not operate with the...
Forum: Solera 08-21-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,668
Posted By Freightliner
That plug the left lower corner of that control...

That plug the left lower corner of that control is the INPUT side of things. The problem some of us have experienced is in the contact of the connector that plugs into the control board at that...
Forum: Solera 08-15-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,221
Posted By Freightliner
What did they do during the 10K service? The oil...

What did they do during the 10K service? The oil and filter cost me $130 or so I believe. Very easy to do. It does sound like too much $ to me. But I don't have any other motorhome service...
Forum: Solera 08-15-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,541
Posted By Freightliner
LOL Yes nothing lke the high fiedelity sounds of...

LOL Yes nothing lke the high fiedelity sounds of streamed music buletoothed to a aux port... Makes my ears hurt just thinking about it.:eek:
Forum: Solera 08-14-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,541
Posted By Freightliner
DVD player is what gets used most... I plan on...

DVD player is what gets used most... I plan on moving the FR installed TV to the bed room and getting another TV/DVD combo with audio output for the factory mounted TV location. My question is whats...
Forum: Solera 08-14-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
Posted By Freightliner
Thank You!!!:trink39:

Thank You!!!:trink39:
Forum: Solera 08-13-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
Posted By Freightliner
Generator Oil Reset

Well the Onan propane generator hour meter (inside) is now flashing "oil" it was at 19.4 hours and I did its first oil change. I looked in the OM for the reset proceedure but did not find anything....
Forum: Solera 08-10-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,541
Posted By Freightliner
BC, Trust me we love the Solera and have been...

BC, Trust me we love the Solera and have been very happy with Forest River in general. And I know that most RV brands use some low quaility radios...

Truth be told I would have very satisfied if...
Forum: Solera 08-10-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,541
Posted By Freightliner
;) Don, I trade you radios and pay shipping both...

;) Don, I trade you radios and pay shipping both ways....lol :rolleyes:

I have researched replacement radio options and while the Magnadyne probably won't be my first chioice... I understand that...
Forum: Solera 08-10-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,866
Posted By Freightliner
We have installed swivel seat bases in our unit....

We have installed swivel seat bases in our unit. Use them every time we camp. It actually make the unit feel larger cause it frees up usable space when the are facing backwards. I say they would be...
Forum: Solera 08-10-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,494
Posted By Freightliner
No problem glad I could help:trink39:

No problem glad I could help:trink39:
Forum: Solera 08-07-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,881
Posted By Freightliner
Magnadyne. Damn there it is again.... Our unit...

Magnadyne. Damn there it is again.... Our unit has a crappy Jensen unit that is sub par to say the least. It has blue backlighting and if you attempt to dim the dash lights to anything but full...
Forum: Solera 08-07-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,541
Posted By Freightliner
Magnadyne Envy

Ok I have a confession... Reading about the Magnadyne head unit most of the newer unit seam to come with now makes me hate the crappy Jensen Radio Forest River decided to grace our '11 solera with...
Forum: Solera 08-07-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,504
Posted By Freightliner
on our 2011 model we mounted a fishing pole...

on our 2011 model we mounted a fishing pole storage tube in the DEF tank access door area. We used a poly tube (4" dia IIRC) attached at one end to a petfood storage container (read airtight...
Forum: Solera 08-07-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,881
Posted By Freightliner
Head Lights and running lights always on???

Something that been buggin' me since we first took delivery two years ago is the fact that our headlight and running lights are always on... I understand the Mercedes chassis has daytime running...
Forum: Solera 08-07-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,668
Posted By Freightliner
Does anthing else work? Radio, horn lights, etc? ...

Does anthing else work? Radio, horn lights, etc?

Don't take this the wrong way...But is it in park or netural. I don't know about you but I have a knack for overlooking the stupid stuff and have...
Forum: Solera 08-07-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,494
Posted By Freightliner
Use proper oil...

Please, Please be sure that what ever oil you use meets at least one of the following specs: MB 228.51, MB 229.31 or MB 229.51

The Mobil 1 ESP mentioned above does meet this requirement. However...
Forum: Solera 07-16-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By Freightliner
Used it last weekend to tow with for the first...

Used it last weekend to tow with for the first time. I towed my 1987 Plymouth Relient Wagon to a Chrysler' car car show in PA. Used a tow dolly with no brakes with out any issues. Fuel economy seamed...
Forum: Solera 07-02-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 863
Posted By Freightliner
t55 if I remember correctly. Its been a while...

t55 if I remember correctly. Its been a while since I did ours. Great addition to the unit. Just remember to raise the seat to it's highest postition before you swivel them
Forum: Solera 07-02-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,544
Posted By Freightliner
Running Board Issues

Well the other day I stepped out of the Solera's driver's door and heard a crack the step gave a little. Now while I am not at my High School weight anymore I still weigh less then 200lbs. Upon...
Forum: Solera 07-02-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By Freightliner
First off welcome to Solera ownership. We love...

First off welcome to Solera ownership. We love ours. Hope you will too.

Yes the mirrors fold. They fold in towards the doors and make getting around it in tight spaces much easier.
Forum: Solera 12-08-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,753
Posted By Freightliner
swivel seat options

Considering adding swivel seat adapters to the Solera. Any one here have any experience with them/ Pros & cons fitment issues? Differences in brands? etc
Forum: Solera 11-22-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,668
Posted By Freightliner
Yes same plug. Same wire..... Now isn't that...

Yes same plug. Same wire..... Now isn't that odd....Wonder how many others will experience this issue...

What year is your unit? Ours is a 2011 on a 2010 chassis. Need to check on exact production...
Forum: Solera 11-21-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,668
Posted By Freightliner
Yes removed the access panel but left the control...

Yes removed the access panel but left the control panel alone. There was a a few connectors on the printed circuit board. The one (4 or 5 pin) all the way to the left had a brown wire that fed the...
Forum: Solera 11-21-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By Freightliner
I confess, didn't think it would be covered...

I confess, didn't think it would be covered either, but to see wear issues prior to 5k miles indicates an issue for sure.

BTW forest river also agreed to replace rear bumper due to a large chip...
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