solera

  1. PO

    Solera 24R hall light switch failed

    I think my Solera 24R is a 2013. At any rate, there is a pair of light switches between the hallway sink and the bathroom door. The switch on the right side has failed. I need to either replace the single switch or replace the entire pair. Besides that, how do I remove it from the wall? My...
  2. BA

    CSmart Car as a Solera Dingy

    Our 24R is capable of dingy towing our 2011 Equinox and we are using Invisibrake with a Sterling tow bar. Equinox is close to the max for our Solera and I know it is behind me in the mountains. Never liked being so close to the maximum limit when towing anything. Is just my dear wife and myself...
  3. MT

    For Sale: 2014 MBZ Solera front SEATS-pair

    Tan Ultra Leather pair of front seats, not including the base/swivel. Kept seat covers on them since RV was purchased new one year ago. Selling due to trading out with custom seats. These will fit RV or Sprinter Van.
  4. devilsquid

    Solera won't start and starter motor turns slow

    Good morning all, I have a problem that I don't think has been mentioned here before. My 2013 Solera won't start but the starter motor does turn very slowly. I had just pulled it forward out of our RV carport (normal start up and no check lights). I shut the engine off to get things ready to...
  5. 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...
  6. 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?
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. PL

    Must have options? Solera/forester

    Wondering what options might be must haves on the mbs machines?
  14. 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?
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. BL

    2014 Solera Transmission Cooler

    Does anyone know if the 2014 FR Solera comes standard with a transmission cooler installed? Thanks, Mike
  20. 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
  21. 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...
  22. TA

    solera

    Do you like your solera and is worth the money or diesel expensive to maintain thanks
  23. 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...
  24. 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.
  25. 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...

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