Restore your rig's shade and curb appeal with a direct-replacement vinyl awning fabric built to Lippert's Solera specs. The V000334394 is a made-to-order, 13.5-oz vinyl panel sized at 15'1" wide with an 8-foot projection -- engineered to replace the fabric on 16-foot Solera awning assemblies and cross-compatible with comparable Dometic and Carefree roller hardware. Cold-crack tested to -25F and heat-welded at every seam, this is a fabric you can count on through four seasons of camping.
When your factory awning fabric is faded, torn, or cracked, swapping the fabric is far more economical than replacing the entire roller assembly. Lippert's Solera replacement fabrics are engineered to slide into existing roller tubes and rail systems with minimal modification -- no new hardware required in most cases. The V000334394 specifically targets 16-foot awning assemblies, where the roller is nominally 16 feet but the fabric panel measures 15'1" wide (approximately 11 inches shorter than the full assembly width, which is normal and expected for this fitment).
The Black Fade colorway features a gradient finish on the exterior face. The underside of the fabric is white, which reflects heat and keeps your patio space cooler on warm days -- a noticeable comfort upgrade over dark-underside alternatives.
Heavier than standard RV awning cloth, this 13.5-oz vinyl resists UV degradation, mildew, and tearing through extended outdoor exposure.
Validated to remain flexible and crack-free down to -25F -- critical for four-season campers and those who store rigs in cold climates with the awning installed.
Seams are thermally welded rather than stitched, eliminating needle holes that can allow water infiltration. Critical stress points are reinforced for long-term durability.
Includes a built-in poly cord along the bottom rail pocket, compatible with optional LED light tracks -- letting you add ambiance lighting without drilling or modifying the fabric.
This fabric is designed to fit 16-foot awning assemblies from Lippert's Solera line and is cross-compatible with similar roller systems from Dometic and Carefree. The finished fabric width of 15'1" is intentional -- awning fabrics are always cut shorter than the nominal awning length to allow the fabric to roll cleanly inside the roller tube without bunching at the end caps.
Replacement is a DIY-friendly job for most RV owners with basic tools. The general process involves removing the old fabric from the roller tube (typically secured with a rail insert or bolt), sliding the new fabric's top hem into the roller tube slot, and feeding the bottom hem into the awning rail on the RV sidewall. Lippert provides installation guides for Solera hardware via their support portal. Two people are strongly recommended when handling a 26-lb, 15-foot fabric panel.
Solera replacement fabrics use a UV-inhibitor treatment bonded into the vinyl compound, not just applied as a surface coating. This slows color fade and surface chalking over multiple seasons. The heat-welded seam construction keeps rainwater from wicking through needle holes -- a common failure point on stitched awning fabrics. Cold-crack certification to -25F means the vinyl won't become brittle and crack if you're caught by an early freeze or store your rig in a cold region.