Give your RV awning a second life with Lippert's Solera replacement fabric. This 13.5-oz vinyl panel is cold-crack tested to -25F, heat-welded at every seam, and engineered to fit 12 ft Solera, Dometic, and Carefree awning assemblies right out of the box -- no cutting, no guesswork. The Black Fade colorway delivers sharp curb appeal while the white underside reflects heat and keeps your patio comfortable.
Cheap awning fabric fades, cracks, and lets water through at the seams -- usually at the worst possible time. Lippert's Solera replacement fabric starts with 13.5-oz vinyl, a commercial-grade weight that resists punctures and holds up through seasons of sun, wind, and rain. Cold-crack testing down to -25F means you won't find brittle stress fractures the first cold morning of the season.
Heat-welded seams run the full length of the fabric, fusing the material rather than simply stitching it. This eliminates the needle holes that conventional stitched seams leave behind -- common entry points for water infiltration on older fabrics. The result is a patio cover that sheds rain cleanly and stays dry underneath even in sustained downpours.
Commercial-weight vinyl resists tearing, punctures, and UV degradation across multiple seasons of use.
Material remains flexible and crack-resistant in cold-weather storage and early-season use in freezing conditions.
Fused seams eliminate needle holes and reinforce the fabric at the highest-stress points for a leak-resistant patio cover.
A poly cord is pre-installed along the hem for optional LED rope-light or awning light track use -- hardware sold separately.
This fabric is designed to replace the fabric panel on a 12 ft awning assembly. The stated width of 11'1" is the actual fabric width -- it is intentionally approximately 11 inches narrower than the nominal awning size. This is standard for the Solera system and matches the roller and end-cap geometry correctly. Do not order a 12 ft fabric expecting the full 12 ft of coverage; the fit is correct as listed.
This Lippert Solera fabric is manufactured to fit the roller and pull strap hardware used across three major awning lines. While it is branded for the Solera system, the geometry and hem track dimensions are compatible with:
If your current awning is a Solera, Dometic, or Carefree unit with a 12 ft roller assembly, this fabric is a direct drop-in replacement. Roller assembly, hardware, and mounting arms are NOT included and are not required for the fabric swap if your existing hardware is in serviceable condition.
A poly cord is pre-sewn into the lower hem of the fabric. This cord serves as the attachment point for an optional awning light track, which allows you to run LED rope lights or strip lights along the length of the awning. The light track itself and any LED lights are sold separately and are not included with this fabric purchase.
Replacing Solera, Dometic, and Carefree awning fabric is a two-person job that typically takes 60-90 minutes. The basic process involves removing the existing fabric from the roller tube and the front rail, sliding the new fabric's hems onto the roller and into the front bar channel, and re-tensioning the spring. No special tools are required beyond basic hand tools. Lippert provides installation documentation for the Solera system.