Keep your Solera awning looking factory-fresh and protected with this direct-fit black front cover for plain drive head assemblies. The built-in grommet diaphragm seals out road grime, debris, and moisture that can degrade the drive head assembly over time.
The Lippert 289560 is the correct replacement front cover for Solera plain (non-decorative) drive head assemblies used on a wide range of Lippert Solera power and manual RV awnings. If your existing cover is cracked, faded, broken, or simply missing, this cover restores a clean finished appearance and -- more importantly -- gets your drive head back to being properly sealed against the elements.
The integrated grommet diaphragm is a key functional feature: it flexes to accommodate the drive shaft or arm while maintaining a weather-resistant seal around the opening, preventing dirt, insects, and road debris from packing into the drive head mechanism. This is particularly relevant for rigs that travel in dusty or high-debris environments.
Designed specifically for Solera plain drive head assemblies -- no modification or trimming required for compatible units.
Built-in flexible grommet seals the shaft opening against dirt, insects, and moisture intrusion into the drive head housing.
Molded in black to match factory Solera aesthetics; UV-resistant construction resists fading and brittleness from sun exposure.
Snaps or clips onto the existing drive head housing in place of the original cover -- no special tools required for most installations.
The drive head front cover is more than cosmetic. A cracked or missing cover exposes the internal gears, motor connections, or manual crank mechanism to road debris, water, and UV damage. Replacing a damaged cover early is far less costly than repairing a contaminated or seized drive head assembly. This part is a low-cost preventive fix.
This cover is for the plain (flat/standard) Solera drive head style -- not the decorative or pitched-end-cap styles. Lippert Solera awnings are factory-installed on many Forest River, Coachmen, Keystone, and other brand RVs. Confirm your drive head is a plain-style unit before ordering. If your awning has a styled or contoured end cap, a different cover part number applies.
Lippert produces several Solera drive head cover styles -- plain, pitched, and decorative. This listing (289560) is specifically the plain style. Compare your existing cover profile to confirm this is the correct replacement. The UPC for this part is 848150008527.