Give your RV awning a like-new appearance and performance with this Lippert Solera replacement vinyl fabric. Sized at 17'1" wide with an 8-foot projection, this fabric is engineered for 18-foot awning assemblies and is cross-compatible with Solera, Dometic, and Carefree systems. Built from heavy-duty 13.5-oz vinyl with cold-crack resistance rated to -25F, it handles everything from desert UV exposure to freezing overnight temps without cracking, peeling, or delaminating.
The Lippert Solera replacement fabric line is purpose-built for RVers who want a factory-quality replacement without the cost of a full awning assembly. This Black Fade colorway features a dark gradient exterior with a clean white underside, keeping your outdoor living space cooler while maintaining a polished look from inside looking out.
Each panel is manufactured to order using heat-welded seams at stress points -- no stitching that can wick water or fray over time. A poly cord is sewn into the hem for optional LED light track integration, giving you a clean upgrade path if you want to add patio lighting later.
Rated to -25F without cracking or stiffening. Reliable performance through cold-weather camping and storage.
Critical stress points are heat-welded, not stitched, creating a leak-resistant, high-strength bond across the full 8-foot projection.
Black Fade exterior reduces glare and heat absorption. White underside reflects light back into your patio space for a brighter feel.
Integrated poly cord sewn into the hem allows easy installation of an optional LED light track -- no drilling or modifications needed.
This fabric is listed as 17'1" wide, which is the fabric width -- approximately 11 inches shorter than the nominal awning assembly width. This is standard practice across the industry: the fabric is always shorter than the roller assembly to allow proper tension and travel.
Lippert's Solera replacement fabrics are engineered to fit not only Solera-branded awning arms and roller tubes, but also Dometic and Carefree awning assemblies of equivalent size. The fabric hemming, spline groove dimensions, and cord integration are consistent across these brands at the 18-foot class.
Replacement awning fabric installation involves removing the old fabric from the roller tube and end caps, then threading the new fabric through the same spline channels. Most RVers with basic tools can complete this as a DIY project in 2-3 hours with a helper. Key steps include: