When your RV slide-out stops responding at the touch of a button, the wall switch is often the first thing to fail. This is the genuine Lippert replacement switch -- part 256725 -- designed as a direct OEM drop-in for Lippert electric slide-out systems. It includes the six-prong momentary rocker switch and the matching switch plate, so you replace everything that wears out in one step.
Lippert slide-out systems rely on a momentary rocker switch wired through a six-prong connector to send extend and retract signals to the slide-out motor controller. Over time, the internal contacts in these switches can burn, corrode, or simply wear out from repeated use -- especially in rigs that extend and retract the slide every trip. This Lippert 256725 switch restores full in/out functionality without the need to splice wires or adapt connectors.
The switch plate is included in the box, so there is no need to source a separate trim piece. The black finish matches standard Lippert wall panel installations. The six-prong connector plugs directly into the existing harness in most Lippert-equipped coaches -- no crimping required for a straightforward swap.
Connects to the existing Lippert wiring harness without splicing or adapting. Maintains factory wiring integrity.
Switch is momentary -- hold to move, release to stop. Matches the control logic of Lippert electric slide-out controllers.
Matching black trim plate included in the kit. No separate trim purchase needed for a clean finished install.
Handles the high inrush current of slide-out motor activation at 40A momentary, with 20A continuous rating for sustained loads.
Slide-out wall switches handle significant current every time the room moves. The momentary contacts are rated for repeated cycling, but they are not immune to carbon buildup, moisture intrusion at the wall plate, or the mechanical fatigue of a well-traveled rig. Symptoms of a failing switch include the slide moving only in one direction, sluggish response, no response at all while the motor and controller still function, or a switch that sticks in the actuated position. If the controller and motor check out but the slide won't move, this switch is the logical next replacement.
Replacement is typically straightforward for a basic DIY technician:
This switch is a Lippert OEM part used across a wide range of coach brands equipped with Lippert electric slide-out systems, including many Forest River, Coachmen, Keystone, Heartland, and Grand Design floorplans. The Lippert part number is 256725; the internal SKU 243721 is also associated with this assembly. If your current switch has a six-prong harness plug and a single-gang black wall plate, this is the correct replacement in the Lippert family.