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  1. LA

    Towing a Solera

    Rather than driving 125 miles to the nearest Mercedes Warranty repair facility when my check engine light came on, I had a local RV shop run an engine diagnosis. Two codes came up; same two that were allegedly repaired under warranty in February. The shop manager at the warranty facility said...
  2. KE

    Nav Station in Solera Passenger Seat

    Has anyone designed or installed an after market nav station? We really like the flip down stations we have seen on some class A's. Any ideas?
  3. CharSolera

    2015 24 S Solera - help

    I'm on the maiden voyage for me and my 24S Solera. Tried to fill the fresh water to sanitize and water is pouring out underneath by the spare tire. There's a blue tube letting water out (low point drain?), but no plug or way to close the tube. What is supposed to be there? Any good ideas for...
  4. JL

    Clarification on Solera Towing Capacity

    Will the 2014 Solera safely tow dual axel tandem trailer w/electric brakes and car loaded weighing a combined 5,000 lbs? Discussing w/ another owner who says he is towing similar set up w/no problems. Just want to know if rig will handle the load providing I do not have water tanks full and...
  5. JL

    Clarification on Solera Towing

    Will the 2014 Solera safely tow dual axel tandem trailer w/electric brakes and car loaded weighing a combined 5,000 lbs? Discussing w/ another owner who says he is towing similar set up w/no problems. Just want to know if rig will handle the load providing I do not have water tanks full and...
  6. GL

    "Cable" problem 2015 Solera 24R

    Hi, OK, I'm stumped. I cannot get the cable connection to work on my 2015 Solera 24R. I've read that it could be that I need to shut off the antenna booster, but..... I have no idea where to find the antenna booster or how to shut it off. The antenna wire and power wire from the TV...
  7. PA

    For Sale: 2014 Solera 24S, Mercedes Sprinter

    $82,000 2014 Forest River Solera 24S Motorhome. Spice interior with cherry wood. 15K BTU air conditioner with heat pump. Back up camera. 2 coach batteries. Upgraded package consisting of Full body Cappuccino paint, soft touch ceiling, solid surface counter tops, leather driver and passengers...
  8. GF

    2013 Solera Trik-l-Start?

    I will be installing solar panels on my new (to me) 2013 Solera 24R. I have seen recommendations of the Trik-l-Start to keep the chassis battery charged on the Winnebago sites, but no discussion here. Does anyone have experience with this product on the Solera? Is the electrical setup with...
  9. PL

    Must have options? Solera/forester

    Wondering what options might be must haves on the mbs machines?
  10. halbright

    Solera Factory Tour Include Paint Shop?

    We have a W on order and are planning to do a factory tour. I am eager to see the coach being built and I am wondering if the tour will include the paint shop. That's a really fancy paint job and I'd also like to see how it's done. Is it possible to see both?
  11. AI

    New 2015 Sunseeker 24S/Solera questions?

    Bought a new 24S and have a couple of questions? Does anyone know what brand of oil is in the engine from the factory? Would like to buy a few qts. before heading out to Ca. in about 10 days. Have been reading the forums before and after purchasing. I read where some have purchased a memory...
  12. Drivestregis

    2014 Solera S door- help!

    The door on our 2014 Solera S swings open violently unless you keep a firm grip on it. There is a sort of pump/ vacuum opener on the bottom of the door. The opener is very slim. It is attached to the dorr an an aluminum threshold. I can't determine how to adjust it. The force of the opening on...
  13. khocke

    Solera/Sunseeker Cabinet Pulls source?

    I need 3 pulls for my coach and would like to match whats already installed. I tried the local hardware & big box stores and the interwebs - no luck. Dealer is a 4 hour round trip and not worth the time/fuel or his trouble for something < $15. Turns out on closer inspection, my bathroom doesn't...
  14. MI

    Dangerous quadleveler jacks on solera

    I have just filed a complaint with NHTSA.gov. about the defective jacks on my Solera. I have had several problems with the unit and it has been in the shop over 9 weeks since I purchased July 12, 2014. I repeatedly reported that the jacks were dropping at all times of day and night when...
  15. BL

    2014 Solera Transmission Cooler

    Does anyone know if the 2014 FR Solera comes standard with a transmission cooler installed? Thanks, Mike
  16. TA

    Solera -Do you love them??

    We are trying to decide between the Solera and a Jayco gas - really like the solera floor plan - wondered if it is worth the extra $$ Thanks for the help
  17. SO

    2014 Solera Brake light turn signal not working

    2014 Solera 24s left side (driver's) turn signal and brake light not working. Removed sections of the bargman 47-84-009 light module and swapped with those on the right side. The light modules work fine. Fuse diagram for Sprinter does not show separate fuses for right and left but I suspect...
  18. TA

    solera

    Do you like your solera and is worth the money or diesel expensive to maintain thanks
  19. SS

    More Solera vs Sunseeker mbs vs Forester mbs

    Could not reply to the last similar thread since it was over 170 days old. Will be ordering a 2016 Solera/Sunseeker/Forester soon and getting mixed messages from online and salespeople. Please comment on the following: *Best not to buy a Solera since the brand is going out and it may effect...
  20. MK

    Rear storage hatch on Solera 24R

    Anyone have ideas as to how to hold open rear storage door on Solera 24R? Realize that there is not a "door holder" because of the rear slide out, but it sure would be nice to have something to hold the door open will packing and unpacking.
  21. GF

    Wannabe Solera Owners in the PNW

    Hi: My wife and I are current owners of an Alpenlite 5er and crew cab F-250 4X4 Powerstroke. We want to get into tight National Park, Forest Service and State Park sites and have targeted the 24 Sprinter based motor homes. We are currently homing in on the Solera 24-R as the floor plan that...
  22. halbright

    Forester vs Solera vs Sunseeker

    What is the difference, if any, between Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker? I see Forester 2401W, Solera 24W, and now I hear that Solera is going away to be replaced by Sunseeker. I haven't seen any Forester dealers in my area, only Solera and Sunseeker. Sunseekers were not on the Sprinter...
  23. ST

    Solera outside hose slip coupling is leaking

    Does anyone have expierence on whether you can replace the slip coupling that the coiled hose plugs into. Mine leaks, when the hose is not plugged into the coupling, and it looks like it might be a threaded fitting. And if replaceable, who carries a fitting like that.Thanks
  24. DA

    Solera Tail Light

    Left outer tail light is out. Took it apart and found 3 wires heading into a little square. Anyone know how to repair or replace this. Thanks
  25. PL

    Bike rack for Solera also towing a car?

    Our Solera is hitched to our Smart car for towing. We also want to add a bike rack at the Solera back, but all the bike racks I can find attach to a standard 4-4.5 inch square rear bumper. Since the rear bumper on the Solera is very different, these wont fit. Has anyone else had this problem...

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