Marygrove vs. Lippert
Solera Covers. Marygrove Transforms.
The perfect getaway doesn't have to be so hard to get to. With life moving so fast, choosing the right retractable awning matters more than you think. Trust the original to guide you through the process.
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Solera is brand new to the home awning market. Their parent company, Lippert, is one of the largest RV component suppliers in North America, building everything from slide-out mechanisms to chassis frames. The Solera awning line started on motorhomes, and now they are trying to sell the same concept to homeowners. But Solera has zero verified customer reviews, no track record in residential awnings, and no proven installation network. They are a new company still figuring out how to sell and install home awnings.
An awning built for a vehicle on the highway faces very different demands than one permanently mounted to your home. Solera’s semi cassette housing leaves your motor and fabric partially exposed to the elements, their solar only motor limits power and reliability, and their two frame color options barely scratch the surface of true customization.
Marygrove has spent the last 90+ years doing one thing better than anyone: building the best retractable awnings in the industry. Our in house installation teams, smart app integration, customizable designs, and full cassette housing set us apart from companies trying to repurpose RV products for homes.
From an inquiry response callback at 8pm to an install just two days later, I could not be happier with the Marygrove service or product. Jeff was great to work with, providing helpful insight and available options. Wish I would have done this sooner. Very happy and highly recommend Marygrove!
Compare Features* |  |  |
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Full Cassette Protection | ||
LED Lights Integrated | ||
Robust Size/Frame Selection | ||
Adjustable Pitch | ||
Full 10 Year Fabric Warranty (No Proration) | ||
Installation Included | ||
Serviced Directly From Manufacturer | ||
Smart Awning | ||
Direct Customer Support | ||
Full 10 Year Motor Warranty | ||
Integrated LED Lighting Included | ||
1,600+ Verified 5 Star Reviews | ||
20+ State Service Coverage | ||
Hardwired Motor (No Battery Required) | ||
90+ Years in Business | ||
Family Owned |  |  |
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Feature Comparison
Warranty and Durability
Marygrove Awnings stands out with a warranty that actually protects your investment over the long term. Marygrove offers:
- 10 Years of Coverage on Fabric
- 10 Year Warranty on Motors
- 1 Year Warranty on Accessories
Solera advertises a 10 year warranty, but the fine print tells a different story. Their fabric coverage is prorated after year 6, dropping to just 25% in the final two years. Their motor is only covered for 5 years, and the warranty is issued through Furrion, a Lippert subsidiary, not Solera directly. When a motor fails in year 8, you want a dedicated motor warranty from the company that built it, not prorated fine print from a subsidiary you have never heard of.
Feature Comparison
Installation and Service
Marygrove’s award winning service team handles every installation directly, and we are recognized nationally for the fastest installation times in the industry. Solera relies on “factory trained” installation teams rather than their own employees, and they are still building out their service network with coverage in only three metro areas. When your installer does not work directly for the manufacturer, accountability gaps show up fast, and you end up coordinating between the company that built it and the crew that installed it.
Choosing Marygrove means a smooth and efficient installation process from start to finish.
Feature Comparison
Technology and Innovation
Marygrove Awnings leads the market with features like a full cassette for complete protection against the elements, a proprietary retractable pitch for ideal shade and rain shielding, and a reinforced lateral arm system using durable cables over the more common chains found in competitor products. Solera’s semi cassette design leaves the motor, arms, and fabric exposed when retracted, and their solar powered motor introduces reliability concerns that a hardwired system simply does not have.
Our smart awnings adapt to your lifestyle. Equipped with an Advanced Weather Alert System, they respond to real time weather changes and automatically adjust to protect against sudden shifts. Whether the sun is out or the wind picks up, you can relax knowing your awning is looking out for you.
Paired with integrated wind sensors and ambient LED lighting included at no extra cost, Marygrove Awnings make every moment outdoors safer, brighter, and more enjoyable. Solera does not include LED lighting with their awning and sells it as a separate accessory.
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Not even close. Solera’s “10 year warranty” is misleading. The fabric warranty is heavily prorated: 100% coverage for years 1 through 6, dropping to 50% in years 7 and 8, then just 25% in years 9 and 10. The motor warranty is only 5 years, the frame finish warranty is only 5 years, and labor and installation costs are never covered. All weather related damage is explicitly excluded, meaning if rain or wind causes any issue, you are on your own. The warranty is also non transferable and issued through Furrion, a Lippert subsidiary, not through Solera or Lippert directly.
Marygrove offers a straightforward 10 year warranty on fabric, a 10 year warranty on motors, and a 1 year warranty on accessories. No prorated fine print, no weather exclusion games. When we say 10 years, we mean 10 years of full protection, direct from the company that built your awning.
Yes. Solera’s motor runs entirely on solar power, which sounds appealing until the battery dies on a cloudy week. According to their own maintenance guide, a fully depleted battery needs 3 full days of direct sunlight to recover. If the weather does not cooperate, you are stuck with a manual USB-C charge that takes about 4 hours. Their parent company Lippert has a long history of battery and motor complaints from RV owners, with one owner stating the battery system “totally sucks and has never worked properly.”
Marygrove’s hardwired motor delivers consistent, reliable power rain or shine, with no battery to maintain, no solar panel to clean, and no 3 day recovery waiting period.
No. As of 2026, Solera’s home awning line has zero verified customer reviews on Google, Yelp, or any major review platform. Lippert itself is not BBB accredited, and carries a 1.8 star rating on PissedConsumer from over 70 reviews. Solera is a new company in the residential space, still figuring out how to sell and install home awnings. The only Solera awning feedback online comes from RV owners, where recurring complaints include battery system failures, arms collapsing during light rain, and warranty claims denied as “weather related.”
Marygrove has over 1,600 verified 5 star reviews from real homeowners, backed by 90+ years of proven residential awning experience. When you are investing thousands of dollars in your home, a company’s track record should speak for itself.
Solera’s home awning installation is currently limited to just three metro areas: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Chicago. They are a new operation still building out their installation teams and figuring out logistics. Their website describes the product as “engineered for the Midwest climate,” which raises questions about how it performs in hotter, colder, or more humid regions.
Marygrove services homeowners across 20+ states with our own in house installation crews. We have been installing awnings in every climate condition for over 90 years. Our teams are Marygrove employees, not contractors, meaning you get consistent quality and direct accountability from the company that built your awning.
Solera requires extensive seasonal maintenance. Their care guide outlines separate spring, summer, fall, and winter protocols including quarterly solar panel cleaning, monthly debris removal, seasonal silicone lubrication of arm elbows and bushings, torquing fasteners, and removing and storing the valance for winter. You also need to clean the solar panel regularly or face a 20 to 30% drop in charging efficiency.
Marygrove’s full cassette design protects your motor, arms, and fabric when retracted, meaning far less maintenance. Our hardwired motor has no battery to charge, no solar panel to clean, and no seasonal lubrication schedule. Your awning just works, season after season.
A semi cassette only covers the top of your awning when retracted, leaving the underside of the fabric, the motor, and the arm mechanisms exposed to rain, snow, debris, and UV damage year round. Over time, this exposure wears down components faster and leads to more frequent maintenance and replacement. For a company new to residential awnings, choosing a semi cassette design raises concerns about how well Solera understands the demands of permanent home installation versus a weekend RV trip.
Marygrove’s full cassette completely encloses the fabric, motor, and arms when retracted. Everything is sealed and protected from the elements. This is why our awnings last decades while competitors struggle to maintain performance past their warranty period.
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