Lippert Solera Power Awning Motor | 373566 / 266149 | LCI OEM

Restore reliable awning operation to your Solera Power Awning with the Lippert / Solera Venture Motorhome Awning Motor (Part #373566 / #266149). This genuine LCI/Lippert OEM motor is the drive component that powers your Solera Power Awning's extension and retraction — engineered with universal fit across flat, pitched, and short Solera Power Awning assemblies. The right replacement when your existing motor has failed, become noisy, or stopped operating reliably.

⚠️ Genuine LCI/Lippert OEM — NOT a Chinese Copy

One thing worth being explicit about: this is a genuine Lippert/Solera motor — not a Chinese aftermarket copy. The RV parts market is unfortunately flooded with cheaper aftermarket replicas of OEM awning motors that often fail prematurely, don't drive properly, or damage your awning hardware over time. The 373566 / 266149 motors we sell are real LCI/Lippert/Solera units, pulled from genuine OEM Solera Power Awning assemblies. If your previous "replacement" motor failed quickly, the OEM vs aftermarket distinction is likely a meaningful factor.

About These Motors — New OEM, Pulled from Disassembled Display/Mistake Units

These motors are genuine LCI/Lippert units with an unusual sourcing path that translates to meaningful cost savings:

• Never installed in customer-sold RVs
• Pulled from disassembled slides that were OEM manufacturing mistakes or factory display units
• OEM offloaded these units rather than sending them to customers
• We part those slides out for resale of the individual components

You get genuine OEM Solera/Lippert factory quality at a price point typically below sourcing new-in-box motors directly from the supply chain.

⚠️ Possible Minor Wear / Discoloration

Because these motors come from disassembled slides, the units may show minor wear or discoloration on parts of the assembly. This is purely cosmetic and does NOT affect:

• Motor performance or function
• Mechanical operation
• Service life
• Mounting fit

The mechanical and electrical components are unaffected — only the visible cosmetic finish may show some wear. If your installation hides the motor from view (which is typical for most Solera Power Awning installations), this is a non-issue.

Universal Solera Power Awning Fit

The 373566 / 266149 motors are engineered for universal fit across most Solera Power Awning configurations:

• Flat assemblies
• Pitched assemblies
• Short assemblies

That cross-style compatibility means a single replacement motor SKU serves a wide range of Solera installations — simplifying both buyer decision-making and parts inventory.

⚠️ Awning Manufacturing Date Compatibility

The 373566 / 266149 motors are primarily designed for Solera Power Awnings built BEFORE July 15, 2015. However:

• Some later awnings also use this same motor design
• Visual identification rule: If your existing motor looks the same as this 373566 / 266149, it almost certainly IS the same motor

Before ordering, compare your existing motor to product images. The "look the same = is the same" rule is reliable for awning motor identification.

Cross-Reference Part Numbers

This same Lippert/Solera awning motor is referenced under multiple part numbers depending on the supplier or catalog generation:

• 373566
• 266149

Both numbers refer to the same motor. If your existing motor or supplier documentation shows either of these numbers, this is the matching replacement.

Power Drill Compatible — Manual Operation Backup

One of the standout features of this motor: cordless power drill compatibility for manual operation during power failures. If your RV's 12V system fails, the battery dies, or you encounter any other power issue with the awning extended, you can:

• Engage the motor with a standard cordless drill
• Manually retract the awning to its closed position
• Manually extend if needed in unusual scenarios
• Continue using your awning even when 12V power isn't available

For boondockers, off-grid travelers, or anyone who's experienced a dead battery with the awning extended, that power drill backup capability is genuinely meaningful. You're never stuck with an extended awning that you can't safely retract.

Easy Installation

The motor is designed with minimal components and user-friendly engineering:

• Quick motor replacement for experienced RV owners
• Minimal hassle compared to more complex drive system designs
• Direct fit on compatible Solera installations

What This Motor Does

The drive motor is the powered component that automates Solera Power Awning operation:

• Drives extension — opens the awning out from the RV
• Drives retraction — pulls the awning back to the closed position
• Provides controlled motion rather than free-fall on retraction
• Allows one-touch operation from the awning's control interface

Common Failure Symptoms

Reasons to replace the Solera Power Awning motor include:

• Awning won't extend or retract when the switch is activated
• Motor runs but awning doesn't move — internal mechanism failure
• Unusual grinding, squealing, or rumbling noises during operation
• Slow, labored, or strained motion during extension/retraction
• Motor seizes — completely stops working
• Intermittent operation — works sometimes, doesn't other times
• Awning binds or sticks mid-cycle

Before assuming the motor has failed, rule out simpler issues — switch operation, wiring connections, battery voltage, fuses, or mechanical binding in the awning hardware. These can mimic motor failure symptoms.

⚠️ Professional Installation Recommended

Awning drive motor replacement involves working with high-tension awning components and the awning's 12V electrical system. Awnings under tension can cause injury during disassembly. Installation should be performed by a qualified RV service technician with experience working on tensioned awning assemblies.

1-Year RV Surplus Parts Warranty

The 373566 / 266149 motors are backed by our 1-year parts warranty with The RV Surplus.

Genuine LCI / Lippert / Solera OEM

As a genuine LCI (Lippert Components Inc.) factory replacement motor, the 373566 / 266149 delivers OEM-grade engineering and quality. Lippert / Solera is the proven manufacturer of Solera Power Awnings — these are the same motors that originally shipped in those awning assemblies.

Key Features

• Genuine LCI / Lippert / Solera OEM Power Awning motor — NOT a Chinese aftermarket copy
• Universal fit across flat, pitched, and short Solera Power Awning assemblies
• Power drill compatible — manual extension/retraction during power failure
• Easy installation with minimal components
• Primarily for Solera Power Awnings manufactured before July 15, 2015 (some later awnings also compatible — visual identification rule applies)
• Pulled from disassembled OEM display/mistake slides — never sold to a customer
• May show minor cosmetic wear/discoloration — does not affect function or service life
• Cross-references: 373566, 266149
• Backed by 1-year RV Surplus parts warranty

Specifications

• Brand: Lippert / Solera (LCI)
• Part Numbers: 373566, 266149
• Type: Solera Power Awning Drive Motor
• Compatible Awning Styles: Flat, pitched, and short Solera Power Awning assemblies
• Compatible Awning Build Date: Primarily Solera Power Awnings built BEFORE July 15, 2015 (some later compatible — visual confirmation recommended)
• Power Drill Compatible: Yes (manual operation backup)
• Condition: Genuine OEM (pulled from disassembled OEM display/mistake slides; may show minor wear/discoloration)
• Warranty: 1-year RV Surplus parts warranty