How To Install and Remove the Drive Head and Idler Head Covers on a Lippert Edge Awning

Updated 07/11/2025 | Published 08/19/2023

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Question:

Is there a video of how to install the drive and idle cover on the Lippert edge?

asked by: Kim M

Expert Reply:

While I do not have a video demonstrating how to install or remove the idler head and drive head cover for the Lippert Edge Awnings, it is a pretty simple process.

You will need to extend the awning out far enough to get access to behind the cover, there you will find a screw. Once you remove the screw, you can pull the front and back cover off of the awning. To install, you would do the same. But, you would be extending the awning out far enough to be able to put the front and back cover on and secure it with the screw.

Replacement Cover for Lippert Edge Awning-Drive Head
- Front: # LC32NJ
- Back: # LC43UD

Replacement Cover for Lippert Edge Awning-Idler Head
- Front: # LC37UD
- Back: # LC73UD

expert reply by: Scott S

Gary

4/15/2025

Hi eTrailer I have a similar question to Kim's. On my 2021 Coachman Clipper 17FQ I have a Solera awning. The front cover over the idler motor somehow broke off, and I am trying to remove the rear cover to ensure I get a matching front/rear set. The mentioned screw is exposed and free, but there appears to be a couple of plastic clips on the back of the cover. I can't clearly see their inside orientation behind the motor, so unsure of how to release them (and the cover). I.e. do I use a flat screwdriver and push them up or down behind the motor? Thanks

Jerred H.

4/15/2025

@Gary If you're looking at the back of the Replacement Back Cover for Lippert Edge RV Awnings item # LC73UD, the clips in the middle need to be pushed down and the ones on the bottom need to be pushed up. A flat head screwdriver should do the trick.

Gary

4/15/2025

@JerredH Actually, the awning is a Solera, but I see the two sets of clips on the rear. I assume these would work the same way as with the Edge?

Jerred H.

4/15/2025

@Gary Yes, they would be similar if not identical. Lippert makes them both but doesn't post step by step directions on how to disassemble them.

Lisa

7/11/2025

What type of screwdriver do you use because I have tried a couple of different types and nothing has worked. I have a Lippert cover that I’m trying to replace.