A small part that does a real job: this notched diaphragm grommet plugs the manual override access hole on your Solera power awning drive head, sealing out road grime, rain, and insects during travel and storage -- while still letting you insert a drill bit and override the awning by hand whenever you need to.
Lippert Solera power awnings include a manual override port in the drive head -- a small access hole that lets you extend or retract the awning with a standard power drill if the motor fails or you lose 12V power at the campsite. Day-to-day, that port needs to be sealed, and this notched diaphragm grommet is the factory-specified part for the job.
The notched (slotted) design is the key detail here. The slot through the center of the grommet allows a drill bit to pass straight through without removing the grommet first, so you can go from sealed port to manual operation in seconds. When the drill is removed, the diaphragm closes back down and the seal is restored.
Slotted center lets a drill bit pass through without removing the grommet -- no fumbling during an emergency manual override.
Sized to fit the override port on Solera power awning drive heads. Confirm your port diameter before ordering.
Factory replacement sourced from Lippert Components, not an aftermarket approximation. Correct fit for Solera-branded awning systems.
Keeps road grit, rain, and insects out of the drive head override port during travel, storage, and everyday use.
The manual override port on a Solera power awning drive head is a necessary design feature, but an unsealed or degraded grommet turns it into an entry point for water and debris. Over time, moisture intrusion can accelerate corrosion inside the drive head and create electrical issues with the motor or limit switches.
If your original grommet is torn, missing, collapsed, or no longer seating properly in the port bore, this is the correct factory replacement. It is also the part to order when reassembling a drive head after service or motor replacement.
If your Solera awning motor fails or you lose 12V power, insert a standard power drill (with the correct hex or socket bit for your awning model) directly through the center of this grommet and into the override socket in the drive head. Rotate to extend or retract the awning manually. The notched diaphragm flexes open to accept the bit and closes when removed -- no tools needed to access or re-seat the grommet.
This grommet is designed for Lippert Solera power awning drive heads that use a 0.75 in (3/4 in) diameter override access port. Solera awning systems are found on many Forest River, Keystone, Grand Design, Coachmen, and other brands that spec Lippert awning hardware. If your awning is a Solera-branded Lippert product and has a round rubber plug or grommet at the drive head, this is the correct replacement part number.
If you are servicing your Solera power awning, you may also need the drive head motor, limit switch assembly, fabric replacement, or mounting hardware. Search rvupgradestore.com by your awning length and the Lippert part number family for additional Solera replacement components.