When your above-floor electric slide-out stops extending or retracting smoothly, the motor and driveshaft assembly is often the culprit. Lippert part 117293 is the direct OEM replacement for the Venture-style slide-out drive system, restoring the reliable operation your slide-out was designed to deliver -- without the cost or hassle of replacing the entire mechanism.
The Lippert 117293 is a factory-matched motor and driveshaft assembly built for the Venture electric slide-out system found on a wide range of RVs with above-floor rail configurations. The 28:1 gear ratio provides the mechanical advantage needed to move heavy slide-out rooms consistently and quietly, whether your rig has a single or dual rail setup.
This is a complete motor-and-driveshaft unit -- the two components that work in tandem to convert electrical power into the linear or rotational drive force that extends and retracts your room. Replacing both together ensures matched performance and avoids the common issue of a new motor working against a worn or misaligned shaft.
Delivers the torque needed to reliably move full-size RV slide-out rooms on above-floor rail systems.
Engineered specifically for Lippert Venture above-floor slide-out mechanisms -- single and dual rail compatible.
Motor and driveshaft ship as a matched pair, eliminating shaft-to-motor compatibility guesswork on installation.
Direct replacement by Lippert part number -- no modifications or adapter kits required for compatible systems.
Lippert's Venture slide-out mechanism uses an above-floor rail design, meaning the drive rails are mounted above the RV floor rather than underneath the slide room. This configuration is common in travel trailers and fifth wheels where under-floor space is limited. The electric motor drives the driveshaft, which engages the rack-and-pinion or cable mechanism to push and retract the room.
The 28:1 gear ratio in this assembly indicates a high-torque setup -- for every 28 rotations of the motor output, the driveshaft rotates once. This reduction gives the system the mechanical advantage to move substantial slide-out room weight without motor strain.
Hardware, control boards, limit switches, and wiring harnesses are NOT included. Verify your existing hardware is in serviceable condition before installation.
Before purchasing, confirm your slide-out is a Lippert Venture above-floor (single or dual rail) electric system. Key identifiers include:
Your RV's build sheet or the Lippert slide serial number plate will confirm the exact system model. Lippert's parts lookup by VIN or serial number is the fastest way to verify fitment.
Always check the control board, fuse, and wiring connections before replacing the motor -- a failed limit switch or blown fuse can mimic motor failure.