Give your RV's patio awning a fresh start. This Lippert Solera replacement fabric is cut to 17'1" wide with an 8-foot projection, designed specifically for 18 ft awning assemblies on Solera, Dometic, and Carefree systems. Heavy-duty 13.5-oz vinyl construction, heat-welded seams, and a cold-crack rating down to -25F mean this fabric holds up through seasons of real use -- not just summer weekend trips.
When your original awning fabric is faded, torn, or brittle from UV exposure, replacing just the fabric is far more cost-effective than replacing the entire awning assembly. The Lippert V000334418 drops into your existing roller tube and hardware without requiring new arms or hardware -- restoring full function for another several years of shade.
The Sand Fade colorway delivers a warm, neutral tone that complements most RV exterior paint schemes. The underside is white, which reflects heat and keeps the area beneath the awning noticeably cooler than darker alternatives.
Heavy-weight vinyl resists tearing, UV degradation, and mildew better than lighter-grade fabrics. Built for repeated deployment and retraction over years of use.
Seams are thermally bonded rather than sewn, eliminating needle holes that can allow water infiltration. Critical stress points along the leading edge and hem are reinforced for added durability.
Fabric remains flexible and crack-resistant at extreme low temperatures, making it a solid choice for shoulder-season camping and cold-weather storage without worrying about brittle failure.
A poly cord runs the length of the fabric hem for use with an optional awning light track. LED light kit and light track are sold separately and not included.
This fabric is sized for an 18 ft awning assembly. The fabric width of 17'1" is intentional -- replacement awning fabrics are manufactured approximately 11 inches narrower than the stated awning size to account for roller tube end caps and hardware on each side. Do not order by fabric width alone; match to your awning assembly size.
This replacement fabric is engineered to fit awning assemblies from the three most common RV patio awning brands:
The fabric slides onto the roller tube via the standard hem pocket. Awning arms, roller tube, and hardware from your existing assembly are reused -- only the fabric is replaced.
Swapping awning fabric is a manageable DIY job for most RV owners with a helper. General process for most Solera, Dometic, and Carefree assemblies:
Refer to your specific awning model's service documentation for torque specs and tension adjustment procedures.