The standard OEM-replacement wear tab for virtually every Lippert slide-out system on the market -- electric, hydraulic, manual, motorized inboard and outboard, and electric stabilizer jacks. One tab, sold individually, black plastic.
Wear tabs are the unsung heroes of a properly functioning RV slide-out. These small sacrificial plastic components ride between the slide-out tube and the surrounding frame channel, absorbing friction every time your room extends or retracts. Without them -- or with worn-out cracked ones -- you get direct metal-on-metal contact that scores the tubes, damages the frame, and can let the room rack or bind under load.
The Lippert 103480 is the factory-standard wear tab spec'd across the full range of Lippert slide systems. Whether your rig runs an inboard electric motor, a hydraulic ram, a manual crank, or a motorized through-frame rack-and-pinion system, this is the part Lippert builds to spec. Replacing worn tabs before they fail completely is straightforward DIY maintenance that takes minutes and saves expensive tube or frame repairs down the road.
Fits all Lippert inboard and outboard electric, hydraulic, manual, and motorized slide-out systems, plus electric stabilizer jacks.
Designed to wear in place of steel tubes and frame channels -- replace the tab, not the expensive hardware underneath.
Genuine Lippert part number 103480. The same tab installed at the factory on millions of production RVs.
Snap-in or bolt-in replacement depending on slide type. No special tools required for most applications.
Slide-out wear tabs are made from a low-friction plastic compound (typically a nylon or UHMW-type material) that is intentionally softer than the steel slide tubes and frame. As the room cycles in and out over hundreds or thousands of trips, the tab gradually wears down. Exposure to road grime, lack of lubrication, UV, and temperature cycling all accelerate wear.
Signs a wear tab needs replacement:
Lippert recommends inspecting wear tabs at least once per season and any time you hear unusual noise during slide travel. Catching a worn tab early -- before it breaks apart inside the channel -- prevents tube scoring and frame damage that costs far more to repair than a replacement tab.
The 103480 wear tab is spec'd for use across the following Lippert slide-out and stabilizer product families:
Confirm your slide system is manufactured by Lippert (formerly Lippert Components / LCI). Many Forest River, Coachmen, Keystone, and other brand RVs use Lippert slide systems. Check the slide mechanism or frame rail for a Lippert or LCI stamp or data tag to verify before ordering.
Installation varies slightly by slide system type but generally involves:
After installing new wear tabs, apply a Lippert-approved slide-out lube or a dry PTFE lubricant to the tab contact surfaces. Never use petroleum-based grease on slide tube wear surfaces -- it attracts grit and accelerates wear. Cycle the room two or three times after installation to seat the new tab before a road trip.
While you have the slide extended for tab inspection, also check the slide-out rubber wiper seals, the room fascia seal, and the slide tube for any scoring or rust. Worn seals and scored tubes are common co-failures with a worn wear tab.