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Extends 50 InchesItem # LCV000163287
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This slide-out awning shields the top of your RV slide-out from debris. It prevents water from pooling and mold from forming. The awning extends and retracts with your slide-out. Awning fits boxes that extend up to 48". Awning rail is included.
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Without a slide-topper, the roof of your slide-out room is continually exposed and can accumulate leaves and bugs and different types of debris. That debris can build up along the rubber strip at the top of your box, preventing a firm seal when your slide-out is retracted. Rain water can then get in and pool on the top of your slide-out. If you don't clear the water off each time it rains, mold can begin to form. And when your slide-out is pulled in, that mold gets inside your RV.
The Solera RV slide-out awning alleviates those problems by serving as a protective covering over the top of your RV's slide-out. Not only does it prevent debris from collecting on the roof of your slide-out, but it keeps water from pooling and potentially causing damage down the road. Because it mounts directly to the front of the slide box, the slide-out awning is able to automatically extend and retract every time the slide-out room is extended or retracted.
The durable awning fabric holds up to the rigors of the outdoors. It's made of premium 13.5-oz vinyl, which is an upgrade over the 10-oz fabric used in many awnings. This fabric also features heat-welded seams to prevent leaks. And it is made to withstand cold temperatures down to -25 degrees Fahrenheit, so it won't crack or degrade during the winter.
The roller tube, which comes with the awning fabric already mounted, attaches to your slide-out with the included brackets and hardware. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure the brackets to either side of your slide-out, positioning them at the bottom of the T-molding.
The included awning rail is used to anchor the other side of the fabric to your RV. This rail can be mounted up to 5" above the trim on top of your slide box.
Installation Details 
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Video of Solera RV Slide-Out Awning - 7'1" Wide - 48" Projection - White
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: We're going to be taking a look at the Solara Slider Slide Topper. These are going to come in black or white. They're going to come in a wide variety of sizes to fit your camper or RV. What's going to set these apart from others is these are actually going to extend out 50 inches, which is 8 inches farther than some of the other ones out there.You can see the box side here sits kind of inside of our T molding. This T molding hangs out past it so it will seal against the RV. When this is all the way in it has a seal so it sits against there and it doesn't allow water or anything to get inside.
However, if we didn't have our slide topper on, when we extend it out it exposes this top side. A lot of campsites have tree in them, so what that does it allows leaves, dirt, debris, water, to pool up and sit up on top of this. If you don't clean it off every single time, what happens is it's going to create mold.Also, if you don't clean it off, this rubber strip here, if nothing goes inside of it that rubber strip is going to push that as you close it, it's going to push those, bunch those leaves up against the side here. Well when you pull it in, it's going to push that molding in and it's going to allow water to drip inside there, which we don't want. If this molds up here, what happens when you slide it in, where's that mold going, it's going right inside of your RV and you don't want that to happen.
With our slide topper on it's going to allow the dirt, debris, leaves and water to run off the sides and not pool up on top of our box.Our topper is going to be constructed of a durable vinyl, so it's going to hold up to a wide range of weather conditions. All of our metal components are going to have a black powder coat finish, so they're going to resist any rust or corrosion. Our topper is going to last us a long, long time. With having our fabric extend past the edge of our box, or past the edge of our T molding at least two and a half inches, you can see we're going to have an overhang. With that overhand that gives us plenty of protection for the top of our box.when measuring to get the correct slide topper what you'll want to do is you'll want to measure from the outside edge of your T molding on your box to the opposite side outside of your T molding.
You want your fabric to extend at least two and a half inches off each side. What's really nice about these slide toppers is the spring that's inside this tube. That's going to allow our top to roll up and extend by the push of a button. When we extend our box out, our topper rolls. When we pull our box back in, the spring inside keeps tension on this tube and it rolls our top back up.As far as the installation goes, it's pretty simple.
Pretty straightforward installation. You can probably get it done in about 40, 45 minutes. However, I do recommend getting an extra set of hands to help get it installed.That will do it for the look at Solara Slider Slide Topper.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (211 Customer Reviews)
This slide-out awning shields the top of your RV slide-out from debris. It prevents water from pooling and mold from forming. The awning extends and retracts with your slide-out. Awning fits boxes that extend up to 48". Awning rail is included.There was a confusion on the “real” size awning I needed, but etrailer.com went beyond what I exspected and sent me everything I needed to complete my install. It was so easy I was able to complete the installation without any help. Thanks, George 576129
This was just as the web page described. The size, fit was very good and it was easy to install. The video provided good install process. My slider is 82.5" I added 5" to it making it 87.5" divided that by 12" and ordered the 7' 6" topper. The material of the topper measured 7' 1/4" just as I was told by the sales rep. I am very happy with this topper. 645148
Great!! Jessie very helpful. Didn't have time to install during summer - just completed today -ready for next year. One screw short for track -no problem had some s/s ones. Thanks again, sjw, Sechelt, B C 574235
Very well-made only took about 2 hours to install seems to work perfectly, excellent customer service and shipping as with everything I've ordered. Thank you very much. 411869
I installed this slide topper a year ago and it has functioned flawlessly. Also, Etrailer had the best price I could find....two thumbs up! 572567
Slider awnings so easy to install and work great. 725873
This product is everything I asked for. 700223
Went on well and easy looks good 699624
Very happy so far. The installation video has very helpful. From start to finish it took about 90 minutes. Make sure to have a helper. Thanks. 694070
Great product that was received fast. I haven't installed on my RV yet but with the instructions included should be no problems. 5 stars for product,service and shipping. 662436
We love it, works great and glad we tried it.. Was easy to install but takes two people. 625443
The topper arrived exactly when they said and is exactly as represented. Our family handyman helped install it and while I don't know how much I saved by DIY I know it is a bunch. Good product, good company. 585249
Fits as original. Great price and products. Thanks to Adam at e- trailer for fast processing. Would recommend. 552366
Just put this on trailer. Slide awning seems to be of good quality and was easy to install. Took my wife and I and two ladders about hour and a half. Since we do most of our camping in forest with dropping pine needles and acorns this should keep top of slide clear of debris. 526598
Awning great all parts but one screw missing other than that it fits great good product great price Thanks!!!! 524297
Fast delivery 513807
The product was easy to install. I install awning by my self. Might order ok next for the other side. Keeps water and debris off side out 513255
Easy to install and works great. Best price on the internet. Thanks for the great service 510245
Nice product easy install will wait to see how it holds up to the weather. Customer service from Etrailer is exceptional. One of the units was damaged in shipping but they replaced it quickly and arranged for pickup. 444540
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Just finished installing the 8’ Solara Slide Topper on my Jayco Jay Feather 23 BHM. I’m very happy with the product so far. Time will tell how it holds up to the weather and highway travel. If you are the handy man type don’t hesitate to install this slider and save yourself an RV dealer’s installation charge. Just be sure to watch the video provided by ETrailer as the instructions that come with the slider leave a bit to be desired. 561331
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Great company to deal with. Natalie was very helpful in making sure I got the right size product. The product was shipped right away with free shipping and arrived when they said it would. My installer said the product was of great quality and I am very happy with the way it looks on my motor home. If I need any other parts that etrailer handles,I will definitely deal with them! 478625
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
This slid out awning was easy to install and does a great job. We are campground hosts and use our RV on a very regular basis. After one year of use it is holding up very well. Thanks etrailer! 451350
The awning has performed very well for us. We have been campground hosts in the Sierra Nevada Mtns for the last two seasons and have experienced a variety of weather conditions and have absolutely no problems with this awning. High quality and we would recommend it to anyone who wants to protect their investment. Signed “The Happy Camper”
Stephen - 11/12/2018Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
The wonderful service and the correct part made, hitting the tree, not so bad as I thought! You rock, E Trailer.com 539637
After a year its great!
Phil G - 07/09/2019Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
great slide topper. fast shipping will by again 498257
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
We are very happy with the Solera 8.5' Slider (Slide-Topper) in Black w/ Black Hardware Item # LCV000168107 It is installed on our 2015 XLR Forest River slide out with no difficulties following the shipping instructions and a youtube 13.5 video making me very comfortable to do it. As you directed the 8.5 ft was a perfect fit for our 94 inch wide box. There is 4.5 inches per side of overhang to actually inner section of slide out... Lovely. Thank you 538366
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
The over all product is very good and was easy to install. I am disappointed to the size of the topper. I followed the suggested sizing process and what I received was a topper that was not as wide as it should of been. My slide is 91" wide I added 5" to that which made it 96" I divided that by 12" which equals 8'. After I had installed the topper I found out the the topper material only measured 91" just over 7.5' wide. It just covers the slide with not overhang which is suggested. I called customer service and was told that the tube is where the length is measured from. My tube was only 94.5" still short of the 8' ordered. Customer service refunded me 5%. Just be aware that 8' topper does not mean 8'. I believe this is a issue with the manufacture. I would of returned it but I have to many holes drilled in my RV for the instillation. Measure before installing would be my advice. 645163
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Easy installation. Works great and keeps water and leaves off my slideout. 428756
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
The product is Great, easy install, But the Best part of this transaction was the Fast help with questions from George and Bridget, you both get a+++ rating from me . Thank You Les Brown 423774
After a year the product is working just as it should, Thanks George.
Les B - 08/22/2018Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Ship time and prices were great. Received and have awning rail and mounting brackets installed. Just waiting on son to help slide the awning in the rail and slip the bars into the brackets.. The installation video on etrailer web site is a great help. 467088
Was easy to install. It worked great but have since traded the trailer on something else
William - 01/13/2019Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
I was apprehensive about the dimensions for ordering and the install itself. Not to worry though...etrailer site had the needed info for measuring to order AND even had an install video for a R-Pod that I was going to install on. (I have a 189). I am so pleased with the whole process I just smile all the way to my toes when I think about it. Thanks George and etrailer. 570617
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
I've had this installed for a year now and no issues with the quality and function. I would sujest that you or the installer use compression rivets other than metal screws if your unit has a thin outside wall made of fiberglass or tin with injection foaming for insulation. Screws will pull themselves out if there is no solid frame to anchor to. 628934
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Received the Solara slide top awning yesterday. Very pleased with the awning. It was easy to install and looks good on the trailer. My only complaint concerns the self tapping screws included with the kit to anchor the hex bars. They are too soft and too easy to pop the head off. Which I did, and had to redrill and replace. Other than that am very pleased with my purchase. 487300
the slide top I purchased has held up well and works well. I did have a complaint about the quality of screws provided with the awning. Without being snippy I doubt anything has been done about that and I bet people are still snapping the heads off of those screws.
Gene - 03/21/2019Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Great product, easy to install, and definitely worth every penny. By the way, I installed mine by myself, of course, it would have been easier with 2 people. 501306
I purchased this slide out cover a year ago and it has worked flawlessly. I do volunteer work for various federal agencies as well as wildland firefighting and pretty much live in my travel trailer 247, and I never worry about bringing my slide out in when it rains or snows. In a year or so when I trade in my trailer and purchase a new one, if it doesnt have Lippert slide out covers, Ill definitely spend the money to purchase them.
Marc C - 04/27/2019Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Excellent item. I raised the trailer wall mount ba about three inches higher than factory so it would shed rain better. The original topper was mounter such that the topper was level! It gathered rain and eventually failed. Works great! Reasonable price and took like a hour and a half to install with two people and two ladders. Prob less but I wasn't using the existing camper wall mount rail. 525101
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
I received slide topper in excellent condition. I installed it last week. Mounting was very easy, as it took about 5 minutes to do brackets and another 15 to actually put topper on the brackets and secure. 524324
super, everything still works good
Anthony - 06/20/2019Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Installed this 13 ft. slide cover in just a couple of hours, a very easy install. I watched the video, and read other reviews and it was a big help. One thing I did different than others is I installed the cord channel that fastens to the coach wall so that the screw heads are under the awning for a little more protection. I have about 4 inches of slope. Take the time to get the measurements recommended by etrailer and install will be easy and correct. I received the product within 3 days, and as usual the quality is very good. I will continue to purchase products from etrailer the quality and shipping speed is always the best. 549301
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Product arrived in excellent shape and appears to be as advertised. Only problem is your packaging when I lifted the container tube the package of brackets fell out how this did not get lost in shipping is a wonder. You need to seal with at least packaging tape the ends of the tube only makes sense 625467
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Awning works mostly as it should,however took me over 3 months to get all the peices. I was shuffled around and forgot about by etrailer's people for almost 3 months, by the time I got the awning I had completed my 2 week vacations for the year. I would never buy anything from them again. It was the worst online buying expeirience I have ever had 412357
The awning sags when it rains I have to stick something under it to keep it draining. But whats more frustrating is that no one ever apologized for the poor customer experience or checked back with me after the review. This tells me they really dont care about customer service
Disapointed - 07/29/2018Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
We purchased this Solera Awning Topper approx. 1 year ago. Two of us installed it. Took approx an hour to install. Was an easy install except for the burs on the awning brackets, that slid into the slide brackets. Had to file them down a bit to get them to slide into the bracket. The Topper has worked great and no more worries of water standing, or even leakage on the Slide Out. Happy Campers here........great investment! 527363
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
It’s doing its job of keeping the slide out clean of dirt et. but when it rains it sags and starts filling with water. Can it be adjusted so it’s tighter and the water runs off ? Thank you. 530179
I contacted Lippert and they recommend to take the unit in to a service tech to have them release the tension on both ends and wind 14 times to ensure that the fabric is taut. They do not recommend the customer doing this on their own.
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Heather A - 07/10/2018Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
An "add-on" that is absolutely necessary -- this "slide topper" shields the top of the slide from grit, grime, trash, dust & potential mold so that it isn't pulled back into the RV each time the slide is retracted. Frankly, the written instructions leave much to be desired, but thanks to the etrailer videos a reasonably able DIY'ER can install (...can't over emphasize that watching and memorizing the videos is a must, however!). An excellent product that seems to wear well while providing "necessary" protection. 649131
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
It wasn't hard to install, you definitely need two people. Prior to installation of the fabric into keder channel, I was able to rotate the gutter spout up and away from the keder channel instead of cutting it off like the installation video showed. I then resealed the gutter into place. Looks great! and so far it is working great!. 558383
Still working as advertised
Anthony - 08/26/2019Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Well made product that has provided the protection I was looking for. Easy to install after watching the video online. All of the parts and pieces went together as described. I only wish I had ordered the cover at least two inches wider than I did. My slide is covered but with an extra inch on both side I would not have to worry about blowing rain as much. I did follow the measuring instructions provided but still feel I came up about two inches short of what I really needed. 481774
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
While we love the slide out on our travel trailer, that is nothing but a potential problem. Leaves and debris lay on top and eventually prevent a good seal when closed, water pooling and potential leaking...and the list goes on. We made the decision to buy and self install the Solera Slide Topper. The topper arrived in a large, well packed cardboard tube. All parts were present. It took my wife and I about 1:45 minutes to complete the installation. We are super pleased with how it turned out and have no complaints at all. Once again...eTrailer to the rescue! I will note a couple of things that buyers/installers need to be aware of. While none of these are a deal breaker...knowledge is power. Some of the hardware (screws) are not painted black. After installation, I took a can of black spray paint and sprayed a little in a paper cup and used a Q-tip to apply the paint to the unpainted heads. The other thing is the tension. Wow...that is one strong spring! I found that the tension was so tight that it actually prevented the top of the slide out from fully extending. I knew this because before installing it I actually felt how tight the inside seal was against the interior wall when the slide was out. After the install I could easily slip my fingers between the inside trailer wall and the slideout seal. I ended up unwinding the spring by two full turns. After that, the slideout seal was firm against the interior wall! Yea! The awning itself was still very taunt and without sag. A word of caution about removing the spring keeper pin or unwinding the arm. Make sure you FULLY understand what you are doing. That is NOT something you want to mess up on. While we had no problems in doing this...I am familiar with spring loaded rotational forces and understand the instant damage they can do! Very pleased...and would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for an inexpensive way to cover and protect your slide out! 594525
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Easy installation. Works great. Delivery tube was very beat up, but the contents were all there and still in good shape to my surprise. 475523
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Great product! Installed in a couple of hours with just a handful of tools. Make sure you have some outdoor clear silicone and a square screwdriver bit before you get started as you will need them during installation. Love my new slide awning and don’t have to worry about debris getting on the top of my slide out any more. I highly recommend this product! 517338
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Great service.rail got lost in shipping.chrissy j made sure manufacture replaced fast.awnings went up easy.cable operated dump valves are great.no more climbing on hands and knees under slides to pull valves.thanks etrailer for great products and service 558095
Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
Everything about the topper was at least as good as I had hoped for, except for one minor issue. The small caps that fit into the ends of the roller arms came lose on the first trip. The self-tihreading set screws didn't stay tight enough to hold the caps in. I called to order a new set, but was rather disappointed that I would be charged for them after spending hundreds of dollars for the topper. I decided that I could cement them in place with epoxy adhesive. Still, it is a very well made product that I will definitely look for if I ever need another topper. You'll be glad you chose Solera if you're looking for a high quality topper at a decent price. It's also easy to install. Best wishes, Larry L. 412969
It has been over a year since I installed the Solera topper and I am very happy with my purchase. One benefit that I havent seen mentioned is the noise reduction when it rains. Without the topper it sounded like someone was making popcorn in a very large microwave oven. All I hear now is the soothing sound of the rain. Im glad to have the topper and I would recommend it to anyone.
Larry L - 07/31/2018Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
A friend and I installed this topper today on a Winnebago 2101DS travel trailer. It took a little over one hour and we didn't run into any real problems. One thing the instructions said to do was to mount the hex aluminum bar in the end bracket using a self tapping 1/4-20 screw. Seemed almost impossible to do so I used a 1/4-20 tap. Worked fine. Once the slide topper is squared away and goes in and out properly the paper instructions want you to install a black self tapping screw in the fabric slot within 1" of the end of the fabric. I didn't like the idea of running the screw through the fabric. I had some black tubing from another project which I used for the block to keep the slide fabric from moving. The topper seems to be high quality and certainly will provide additional protection from the elements. This is definitely a two man job and my friend was great help. When we were sliding the fabric into the slide topper rail we found the best way was for me to be on the roof supporting the topper while my friend guided the fabric into the rail slot. 448458
I assume it has been working well but I dont know since we traded the trailer for a larger one last April.
Ken S - 11/02/2018Review from a similar Lippert Components Solera Slide-Topper in RV Awnings
After I placed an order for a slide topper, etrailer sent an email indicating it was not in stock. However, they told me when it would ship approximately and they kept in touch during the waiting period. The item was delivered in excellent condition. I would not hesitate to use etrailer as my Internet source for my camping trailer needs. 335142
We have since traded that trailer so, I cant give you a long term review. However, I was so pleased with etrailer that I ordered and installed 2 slide toppers for our new unit.
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