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Replaces the front cover of the Regal-style idler head on your Solera 12V, 18V, or Smart Arm electric RV awning.
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Today we're going to take a look at the replacement idler head front cover for the Solara awnings. Now, this part will replace the black regal style front cover on your Solara awning idler head. It's durable, very easy to install. It's made from a sturdy plastic to protect the idler head from the elements, and you can see it has a nice high gloss, black finish to it. It requires no assembly.Now, the mounting hardware to install this is not included. The last thing I want to give you is some dimensions on this.
So the . Let's measure it this way. The length on it from one end to the other is going to be right at nine inches. The widest point, which will be right up here, is going to be right at four and half inches wide and depth on it, going to be right at three and half inches deep.But that should do it, for the review on the replacement idler head front cover for Solara awnings.
I wish I had a spare in the camper when this happened. I could have repaired it on the spot. For the price I will probably add one to my tool box for peace of mind.
The description was a little tricky, as it said it was for the "front". There are two front covers on the awning. One is to the left, or towards the front of the motor home and one at the back of the motor home. The item arrived as pictured and fit just fine.
This is the right replacement for my 2023 Grand Design Imagine AIM. The only reason for 4 stars is that it doesn't come with any screws, which were lost or maybe never there in the first place, leading to these front covers falling off. It's hard to find the right size screws when it doesn't come with the covers.
the part did no come with the mounting screws. you would think that for the price they could include a couple of 18 cents screws.
The part was exactly what I needed and it matched perfectly. Very easy process from start to finish. I received the cover quickly and installed it in just a few minutes. I will use these folks again!
I will recommend etrailer for all. everything I order came with in the time. i was very happy with the free shipping offered.
Aaron
3/16/2025
couldnt be more happier
Kate F.
3/17/2025
Part was an exact fit. Snapped into place and looked like it was original. The only downside was that there were no screws included to attach the front side to the back side. I had to take a screw out of the front cover of the other end of the awning to determine what type of screw was intended to be used to hold them together.
This is not the right part, I will need to do further research so I can get the right part
Brooke M.
7/14/2025
Are you able to send photos in of what you're needing to replace or explain a little more how this part is not quite right? I'd love to try and help you track down the right replacement :)
Brooke M.
7/15/2025
This was a perfect replacement for the broken awning idler end front cover for my Lippert Solera awning.
We accidentally damaged our cover on our rockwood . We were happy to see that etrailer sold the replacement. It fit great , look original. Would order it again, but hope I don’t have too.
Gwendolyn Y.
4/1/2025
Hope you don't have to either, Ken!
Etrailer did a great job of getting the product to me, but the product is a mystery. I replaced one and added loctite and even used some duct tape and still lost it again. Wish it came with the hardware. Would love to know if anyone else lost a cover and why?
Paid for expedited shipping came a week after it was supposed to terrible
See my review for rear cover. Same info since I ordered together.
Unfortunately I didn't see the cover cap (in the description, with the picture) was for the left side of the canopy. I must return it and order a cover for the left side.
A direct replacement. As if the other one had never disappeared.
Excellent customer service.
Dan
4/7/2025
Excellent
Part fit perfectly, timely shipping
Fit like it should (abnormal these days), arrived in a timely manner, and has continued to do the job without problems. Now I just have to stay away from trees.
Great quality and perfect fit to replace the old one
Easy to install, exact fit.
Easy to install and exactly what I need ed.
Delivery was quick and they fit perfect. I have had them on for a year and they look great.
Fit my Salem Forest River 26dbud perfec tly.
Cover is exactly what I needed. Not sure where the original cover fell off, but this is a perfect match. There is some confusion on the listing in regard to the Replacement Head Cover Fastener for Solera Manual Awnings, Part Number: LC266156.
Features:
Replaces 1 of the fasteners for the cover of your Solera manual awning drive or idler head
"6 Screws required for a complete cover installation."
Only 2 Screws required.
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Brooke M.
5/20/2025
Looks awesome! That looks like a pretty spot in the photo - was that a campsite?