How to Tell Lippert Solera Regal and Plain Awning Drive Heads Apart

Updated 08/03/2026 | Published 11/03/2023

Question:

How do I know if I have the regal design or not?

asked by: Lance

Expert Reply:

The Regal Drive Head # LC53TF is a little skinnier and doesn't have a logo while the Plain Drive Head # LC273478 is a little wider and has the LCI logo on it (see attached).

expert reply by: Jon G

Comparing Lippert Solera Plain and Regal Awning Head Designs
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Ryan

5/6/2025

Is the interior motor and bracket identical in each?

Jon G.

5/7/2025

@Ryan The motor won't be the same because you have to have matching plain or regal head units for both the drive and idler sides. You can replace one set with the other if you'd like, but if you still have a working idler head, then I recommend getting the drive head that matches it.

John

8/3/2026

@JonG Thank you the aluminum bracket is broken on both side and caused the motor bolt hole to break off the motor housing need to replace both thanks for verifying that they can be replaced and will bolt right on to the existing arms. respectfully, John