When your Lippert Venture slide-out stops moving or moves unevenly, this is the direct OEM replacement assembly. Part 117292 combines the 18:1 ratio Venture motor with the right-angle driveshaft needed for electric single-rail and dual-rail above-floor slide-out systems -- so you get the complete drive unit in one box and get back on the road faster.
Lippert's Venture slide-out system is one of the most common electric above-floor slide mechanisms found in fifth wheels, travel trailers, and motorhomes built over the past two decades. The motor and driveshaft are the heart of the system -- when the motor burns out, strips, or loses torque, the room either won't extend, won't retract, or moves at an angle and binds in the rails.
Part 117292 replaces the entire drive assembly: the 18:1 reduction motor and the right-angle driveshaft that transfers torque from the motor to the slide rail mechanism. Ordering this assembly rather than individual components ensures proper alignment and eliminates the guesswork of matching gear ratios across parts.
High torque output handles heavy above-floor slide rooms, including those with full kitchen or entertainment wall sections.
Complete assembly -- motor and 90-degree driveshaft ship together so no separate shaft sourcing is required.
Fits both single-rail and dual-rail above-floor Venture slide-out configurations common across many RV brands.
Lippert factory part number 117292 -- no modification required on systems originally equipped with this motor assembly.
The Venture slide-out motor assembly sees significant stress over time -- repeated extension and retraction cycles, exposure to moisture, road vibration, and occasional overloads from slides that bind due to unlevel parking. Common failure symptoms this part addresses:
This listing includes both the Venture motor and the right-angle driveshaft as a matched assembly. When replacing a failed unit, always replace the motor and driveshaft together -- mixing old and new components can cause premature wear on the new part if the old driveshaft is already worn or bent.
Lippert above-floor slide-out systems use a rail and roller design where the slide room rests on top of the floor rather than dropping below the main floor level. The electric motor drives a rack-and-pinion or lead screw mechanism through the right-angle driveshaft, pushing and pulling the room along the rails.
The 18:1 gear ratio in this assembly provides the mechanical advantage needed to move heavier slide rooms reliably at 12V DC, without requiring an oversized motor. This ratio is specific to the Venture system -- do not substitute a motor with a different gear ratio, as it will change the room travel speed and may not produce sufficient torque for your slide weight.
To confirm this is the correct motor for your slide-out, locate the existing motor assembly on your slide mechanism (typically accessible from below the coach or through a storage compartment) and verify the Lippert part number on the motor label, or cross-reference your coach manufacturer's parts list. The Venture system name and 18:1 ratio should be visible on the original motor housing. Your RV's build sheet or slide-out documentation will also identify the system by name.
Replacement of the Venture motor assembly is a bolt-on procedure for someone comfortable working with 12V DC wiring and basic hand tools. The motor mounts to the slide mechanism frame using a bolt pattern that matches the original unit. Key steps typically include:
After installing the new motor, lubricate the slide rails and rack mechanism per Lippert's recommended schedule (typically every 6 months or at each season change). Dry or corroded rails dramatically increase motor load and are a leading cause of premature motor failure. Use a Teflon-based or lithium grease rated for slide rail use -- avoid petroleum-based grease, which attracts dirt and grit.