Keep your Solera awning roller firmly supported during highway miles. This black roller cradle support mounts to compatible Solera manual and power awning assemblies, reducing sag, vibration stress, and roller movement while the rig is in motion. It releases automatically as the awning extends, so there is nothing to unhook before you set up camp.
Longer awning assemblies flex and bounce over road irregularities, placing repeated stress on the roller tube, end caps, and mounting arms. The Lippert 289374 cradle support cradles the roller at mid-span while the awning is retracted and the RV is traveling, distributing that load and minimizing fatigue on the assembly over time.
The cradle's self-releasing design is the key convenience feature: as the awning extends, the roller lifts out of the cradle automatically. You don't need to remember to remove a travel strap or pin before deploying. When the awning is fully retracted, the roller settles back into the cradle on its own.
Roller lifts free of the cradle automatically as the awning extends -- no manual unlatching required before deploying.
Mid-span support minimizes roller sag and vibration-induced fatigue on the awning assembly during highway travel.
Works with compatible Solera short, flat, and pitched awning assemblies in both manual and power configurations.
Genuine Lippert replacement part (289374) designed specifically for the Solera awning system -- not a universal adapter.
On awning assemblies that span wider slideouts or longer wall sections, the roller tube can develop a noticeable droop mid-span when fully retracted. Road vibration then works that flex point repeatedly over thousands of travel miles. A roller cradle support provides a third contact point between the two end brackets, taking the deflection load off the tube itself and off the fabric wrap.
This cradle is an OEM-style part sourced directly from Lippert, the manufacturer of the Solera awning system. Using the correct Lippert part ensures the cradle geometry matches the roller diameter and mounting rail profile of your specific Solera assembly.
The cradle is shaped so that upward roller movement during extension pushes the roller out of the cup naturally. No springs, pins, or manual steps are required. When the awning is retracted, the roller descends back into the cradle cup under its own weight. This passive design means zero operator steps -- setup and teardown are unchanged from an awning without a cradle.
This roller cradle support is designed for the Lippert Solera awning product family. Compatible assemblies include Solera short awnings, flat awnings, and pitched awnings in both manual pull-strap and 12V power configurations. Verify your awning model against Lippert's compatibility list or check the label on your existing awning housing before ordering.
Lippert part number: 289374. Vendor cross-reference: 01-0367. UPC: 848150007957. If you are cross-referencing from an older parts list or from a coach manufacturer's BOM, both numbers may appear depending on the source document.
The cradle support typically mounts to the awning rail or the face of the RV wall at the mid-span point of the awning roller. Mounting hardware configuration varies by awning width and wall profile. Review the existing mounting rail and roller clearance before installation to confirm the cradle bracket will seat flush.
Mounting hardware may not be included. Confirm what fasteners are needed for your specific wall substrate (aluminum, fiberglass, or wood-backed) before beginning installation. Do not over-tighten fasteners into composite or fiberglass walls without appropriate backing plates.
Periodically inspect the cradle cup for UV-related brittleness or cracking, especially if the unit is stored outdoors in high-UV climates. The black thermoplastic construction resists most weathering, but any cracked cradle should be replaced before the next travel day to avoid roller damage.