When your Kwikee rack-and-pinion slide-out stops responding or moves sluggishly, a worn or failed motor is usually the culprit. The Lippert 368446 is the correct mid-torque, dual-shaft replacement motor designed specifically for Kwikee center-drive slide-out systems. It ships with the output shaft pin so you have everything needed to complete the swap -- no hunting for hardware separately.
Kwikee rack-and-pinion slide-out systems have been installed on thousands of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes. The center-drive motor sits between two output shafts and drives the rack simultaneously on both sides of the slide room, keeping the room square and even throughout travel. When that motor fails -- or begins to grind, overheat, or simply stop -- this Lippert 368446 is the direct-fit replacement.
This motor is the mid-torque variant in the Kwikee motor lineup, positioned between the lower-torque motors used on lighter slide rooms and the high-torque motors used on very heavy full-wall slides. It is the correct choice for the majority of standard Kwikee rack-and-pinion installations and directly replaces Kwikee base motor part number 130-1305 and assembly motor part number 520819.
Center-drive design with two output shafts drives both sides of the slide rack simultaneously for even, square room travel.
Built-in electric brake holds the slide room firmly in position when the motor is not powered -- no drift, no creep.
Manual override allows the slide to be moved by hand during a power failure or roadside emergency without removing the motor.
Output shaft pin ships with the motor so the installation kit is complete -- no separate hardware order required.
This motor directly replaces:
If your existing motor carries either of these part numbers, the Lippert 368446 is a confirmed drop-in replacement.
Kwikee rack-and-pinion slide-out systems use a center-mounted motor to drive a pinion gear that meshes with a toothed rack mounted along the floor of the slide room. As the motor turns, the pinion walks along the rack, extending or retracting the room. The dual-shaft design means the motor drives two pinion gears -- one on each side of the room -- keeping the slide perfectly square. The electric brake engages the moment power is removed, locking the room in place without relying on mechanical stops alone.
Kwikee systems use motors in three torque ranges. The 368446 is the mid-torque variant. Installing a lower-torque motor in a heavy-slide application can result in motor overload and premature failure. Installing a higher-torque motor in a light-slide application can overstress the rack-and-pinion mechanism. Verify your existing motor's part number (130-1305 or 520819) before ordering to confirm this is the correct torque level for your application.