When your Solera Regal power awning stops extending or retracting, the drive head assembly is the most common point of failure. Part 711751 is the factory-matched replacement for the drive-side motor and gear assembly on Lippert Solera Regal speaker awnings, restoring full powered operation without cutting corners on fit or function. This is the complete drive head unit -- motor included -- in the matching black finish used on the Solera Regal series.
The Solera Regal is Lippert's integrated speaker awning line, designed to combine powered shade with onboard audio. The drive head is the motorized assembly at the arm-side end of the roller tube that extends and retracts the fabric. When the motor or internal gear set wears out, strips, or fails from voltage spikes or weather exposure, this assembly is the correct service replacement -- not a generic substitute.
Lippert part number 711751 (vendor cross-reference 18-2909, UPC 848150059413) matches the OEM mounting configuration, wiring connector, and housing profile of the Solera Regal power speaker awning. Weight is 3.65 lbs, consistent with the combined motor and gearbox assembly typical of this series.
Complete drive head with integrated motor -- not just a housing. Ready to install without sourcing a separate motor.
Includes the internal drive head gear kit, addressing the most common mechanical failure point in the Solera Regal arm assembly.
Factory-matched black housing blends with the Solera Regal arm profile and maintains the factory appearance of your awning.
Engineered to match the original mounting pattern and wiring connector of Solera Regal speaker awnings -- no modification required.
Replacing the full drive head assembly (motor + gear kit together) is the recommended service approach rather than replacing the motor or gears alone, because wear typically affects both components simultaneously.
The Solera Regal roller tube has two end caps: the drive head (motor side) where the motor and gears live, and the idler side which is a passive bracket. Part 711751 is the drive head assembly only. If your awning arm on the idler side is damaged, you need the separate idler bracket assembly. Confirm which end has failed before ordering.
The Solera Regal is a speaker-integrated awning. This drive head is designed for that specific series. Standard Solera or Solera Plus awnings without integrated speakers use different head assemblies. Verify your awning model label (typically found on the roller tube end cap or on the RV wall bracket) before ordering.