Lippert (LCI) is one of the biggest names in RV components, and its Solera line of awnings comes standard on a lot of RVs. Here's an honest, spec-by-spec look at how we compare.
Solera's replacement fabric is 13.5 oz vinyl sold in fixed, whole-foot sizes, and Lippert lists it as made in China. Our fabric is 18 oz UV-resistant vinyl, and every awning is made in the USA in our Washington State shop, custom-cut to your exact measurements, and shipped free in the lower 48, direct from us.
18 oz
Free shipping in the lower 48. We also ship to Alaska, Hawaii and Canada.
Us vs. Lippert Solera at a Glance
| Feature | Tough Top | *Lippert Solera |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 18 oz heavy-duty vinyl | 13.5 oz vinyl |
| Construction | UV-resistant, solid-color coated vinyl, same color top and bottom, double-stitched with marine-grade thread | Heat-welded seams; cold-crack tested to -25°F; built-in LED light track on patio fabric on some models |
| Colors | 8 solid colors | 9 color options |
| Sizing | Custom-cut to your exact measurement, every order | Patio fabric sold in fixed whole-foot sizes (11'–21'); slide topper fabric sold as a 50' roll you cut to fit |
| Slide toppers | Made to measure and ready to install. $169.9566" topper, free shipping |
48" x 50' cut-to-fit roll you measure and cut yourself. $270.95Per roll |
| Price: patio awning | $309.9514'6" awning, cut to your size, free shipping | $301.9515' size, free shipping (lower 48); larger sizes $350.95 |
| Warranty | 5 years, no questions asked, on patio awnings and slide toppers | 5 years on patio replacement fabric; 1 year on slide topper fabric |
| Hardware compatibility | Fits most patio awnings and all slide topper hardware. We make patio awnings 91" or shorter, measured bead to bead (not including the valance flap). We can't make the XL patio version. | Patio fabric fits Dometic, Carefree and Solera awnings (not the Solera 2000 Series) |
| Where it's made & sold | Made in the USA by us in Washington State, sold direct from our shop | Country of origin listed as China. Sold through Lippert direct, dealers and online retailers. |
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*All information on Lippert Solera comes from lippert.com (2026).
Made in the USA, Direct From the Manufacturer
We build every awning ourselves in Washington State and ship it straight from our shop to you. No middleman, no overseas factory. Because we make every awning here, we control the quality ourselves, from the first cut to the final stitch, and when you call, you're talking to the people who made your awning. Here's why that matters when you're shopping for replacement fabric:
Not sure if you have the XL or regular version? Call us at 360.953.3299 before ordering. We'd rather help you get the right fabric the first time.
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