When your electric slide-out fails mid-trip, you need a drop-in replacement that gets you moving again without guesswork. The Lippert 168956 is a 40-inch high-speed through-frame actuator built around the 18:1 Venture motor, engineered to restore full slide-out function on compatible Lippert electric systems. Same mounting geometry, same motor interface, same travel -- ready to install.
The Lippert 168956 actuator is designed specifically for through-frame slide-out applications where the actuator tube passes through the chassis rail. The 40-inch stroke length and 18:1 Venture motor ratio deliver the speed and torque balance Lippert engineered for slides in this travel range -- moving the room out faster than legacy low-ratio units while maintaining adequate holding force when parked.
This unit ships as a complete actuator assembly. It replaces a worn, seized, or damaged actuator without requiring motor modifications, new mounting brackets, or control board changes on compatible Lippert systems. If your existing slide uses the Venture motor platform, the 168956 slots in as a direct OEM-style swap.
Full 40" of travel for slides requiring extended through-frame actuator reach.
High-speed Venture motor ratio moves the slide faster than standard-ratio actuators.
Built for chassis through-frame installations -- actuator tube routes through the main rail for a clean, protected run.
Lippert-manufactured assembly matches original mounting points and electrical interface on compatible systems.
Standard Lippert slide actuators often use higher gear ratios (24:1 or 32:1) that prioritize torque over speed. The Venture motor at 18:1 shortens slide travel time noticeably -- useful on larger slides where a slow-moving room is a daily inconvenience. The trade-off is that the motor draws more current during operation, so verify your coach wiring and battery capacity meet Lippert's recommendations before installing.
Through-frame actuators route through a cutout in the chassis frame rail. External (under-bed) actuators mount beneath the floor on brackets. These two designs are not interchangeable. Confirm your existing slide uses a through-frame actuator before ordering. The chassis cutout, inner tube guide, and mounting tab positions on the 168956 are specific to the through-frame configuration.
The 168956 uses the Lippert Venture motor interface. It is not a direct swap for slides originally equipped with Equalizer, Schwintek, or standard non-Venture actuator motors. Verify that your existing actuator carries the Venture motor designation before purchasing. Mixing motor platforms requires additional components not included with this assembly.