A direct-replacement gear motor assembly for compatible Lippert rack-and-pinion slide-out systems. Crosses to Power Gear 524793 and 1010000188, so you can restore reliable slide-out operation without hunting down an obsolete number.
When your RV slide-out grinds, stalls, or refuses to extend or retract, the gear motor is usually the culprit. The Lippert 368227 is the OEM-specified replacement motor for a wide range of Lippert slide-out systems that use a dual-shaft, rack-and-pinion drive. It ships with the locating pin already included, so you have everything needed for a straightforward swap.
This motor is commonly used in mid-size to full-size slide rooms on Class A motorhomes, fifth wheels, and travel trailers built with Lippert or Power Gear slide-out mechanisms. If your existing motor carries part number 524793 or 1010000188, the 368227 is the current cross-reference replacement.
Drives both sides of the slide-out rack simultaneously for balanced, even room movement.
Ships complete with the alignment pin -- no separate hardware order required.
Confirmed replacement for Power Gear 524793 and 1010000188 slide-out motors.
Sourced directly from Lippert Components -- same spec as the factory-installed unit.
Lippert rack-and-pinion slide systems use a gearbox mounted in the belly or floor cavity of the RV. A single motor drives two output shafts simultaneously -- one to each side of the slide room -- ensuring the room travels in and out evenly without racking or binding. The gear motor combines a DC motor with an internal reduction gearbox, trading speed for the torque needed to move a heavy slide room.
The 368227 is a mid-torque variant, appropriate for standard-width slide rooms. Oversized or full-wall slides typically require a higher-torque motor in a different Lippert family.
Always confirm your existing motor's part number or label before ordering. Cross-references apply to compatible motor housings and shaft configurations -- verify shaft diameter and bolt pattern match your application.
Replacing the gear motor is a DIY-accessible repair for RV owners comfortable with basic hand tools. The motor is typically secured by 2 to 4 bolts at the gearbox mounting plate, with a wiring harness connector and the drive shaft engagement at the rack assembly. The included locating pin ensures correct shaft-to-gearbox alignment during reinstallation.
Lippert produces several gear motor variants across different slide-out generations. Shaft diameter, output shaft length, mounting bolt pattern, and electrical connector type can differ between motor families even when rooms look similar. Verify your existing motor's part number from the label on the motor housing or from your RV's service records before purchasing.
This motor is associated with Lippert and Power Gear rack-and-pinion slide-out systems found in fifth wheels, Class A motorhomes, and travel trailers from many manufacturers including Coachmen, Forest River, Keystone, Heartland, and others that sourced Lippert or Power Gear slide components during the production years when 524793 and 1010000188 were current OEM numbers. Check your chassis or slide-out documentation for the specific motor part number on your unit.
While the motor is out, inspect the rack teeth and pinion gear for wear or debris. Clean and re-lubricate the rack with a lithium-based or dry slide lubricant before reinstalling the motor. A worn rack is often the root cause of accelerated motor failure -- replacing only the motor without addressing rack condition may lead to repeat failures.