Does Solera Awning Conversion Kit LC434729 Contain Any Internal Parts For The Roller Tube?
Updated 07/06/2026 | Published 06/22/2026
Question:
Does this replacement kit include any internal parts to the existing tube? The customer has a manual awning - Carefree I believe. Looks like you provide new end covers for the drum but nothing else. Can you explain if any additional parts are needed to make the existing drum work with your new arms and power/idler heads? Thanks for any help. 2008 Winnebago Aspect Class C.
asked by: Joe S
Expert Reply:
Hey Joe, thanks for reaching out. You're correct that the Solera 18V Electric RV Awning Conversion Kit # LC434729 does not include any internal components for the existing roller tube. The kit is designed to reuse your current roller tube and awning fabric, so as long as those parts are still in good condition, the conversion is mostly a matter of replacing the existing manual arm assemblies and end components with the Solera power hardware included in the kit.
The conversion kit includes the powered arm assembly, idler arm assembly, motor, and the replacement end components needed to interface with the existing roller tube, but it does not add any new springs, shafts, or internal roller tube components. That's why Lippert requires the existing roller and fabric to be serviceable before converting. As long as the roller tube is structurally sound and the awning fabric is worth keeping, you will not need any additional parts to make the conversion work.
Is the carefree roller and fabric still in good shape?
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Joe S.
6/23/2026
Jesse- Thanks for your response and information. The existing roller tube and fabric are still in good shape. I am concerned that since the existing ends of the roller tube includes the lock and release lever for manual operation... this may interfere with the install of the new roller tube end caps. Please advise if this will be an issue. Thanks Joe