Keep your Solera awning drive head protected and looking right with this direct OEM replacement rear cover. Designed specifically for Solera plain drive head assemblies, this black cover snaps back into place and restores weather protection to the back of your awning drive head.
The Lippert 289561 is the factory rear cover for Solera plain awning drive head assemblies. If your existing cover has cracked, broken off, or gone missing -- whether from road debris, a branch catch, or years of weather exposure -- this replacement brings the drive head back to its original protected condition.
The drive head back cover is a small but important part. It seals the rear of the drive head housing against dirt, moisture, and debris that can cause premature wear or corrosion to the internal drive mechanism. Using the correct OEM cover ensures a proper fit without modification.
Direct Lippert replacement -- no trimming or modification needed for compatible Solera plain drive head assemblies.
Compatible with both Solera plain power (electric) and manual awning drive head assemblies.
Shields the rear of the drive head housing from road debris, moisture, and UV exposure.
Matches original Solera awning hardware for a clean, factory-correct appearance.
This back cover is designed for Solera plain drive head assemblies -- this includes short, flat, and pitched plain drive head variants. It is the rear/back cover that attaches to the drive head side of the awning arm. Verify your awning model and drive head style before ordering to ensure correct fitment.
On a Solera RV awning, the drive head assembly is the motorized or manual mechanism that controls awning extension and retraction, mounted at one end of the awning roller tube. The back cover is the exterior plastic shell that closes off the rear of this assembly, protecting internal components. It is a wear and impact part -- replacement is a common maintenance task on older or hard-used awnings.
Lippert Components manufactures the Solera brand of RV awnings, which are found as OEM equipment on a wide range of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes from many major manufacturers. Solera awnings use a modular component design, making individual part replacement practical and cost-effective compared to full awning replacement. The 289561 is a genuine Lippert part sourced through the same supply chain as factory OEM components.
This is a snap-on or screw-fastened exterior cover -- no specialized tools are typically required. Verify the drive head assembly is not under spring tension before handling. Replacement is generally a straightforward task, but always ensure the awning is fully retracted and secured before beginning any work on drive head components.