Stop replacing the entire motor assembly when the real problem is a worn-out plastic gear. The Lippert RF1368431 is a metal-construction drop-in replacement for the OEM plastic gear used in Lippert, Tuson, and Venture 18:1 slide out motors. It installs with common hand tools, restores full slide out operation, and is built to outlast the part it replaces.
Slide out motors on Tuson and Venture-driven Lippert systems use a plastic compound gear that is notorious for stripping under load, especially after years of seasonal use or if the slide is operated while off-level. Once that gear strips, the motor spins freely and the slide stops moving. The RF1368431 solves this at the source.
This is a direct replacement for the internal compound gear inside the motor gearbox. The outer ring carries 85 teeth at a 2-1/4 inch diameter; the inner pinion carries 25 teeth at a 1-1/8 inch diameter. Combined height when laid flat is 15/16 inch. The metal construction handles the same torque loads without the deformation that causes plastic gear failure.
Replaces the OEM plastic gear with a metal unit that resists stripping under the high-torque demands of a loaded slide out system.
85 outer teeth (2-1/4 in. dia.) and 25 inner teeth (1-1/8 in. dia.) match original gear geometry for correct 18:1 ratio output.
Matches motor gearbox specs for part numbers 014-191072, 014-132682, and 191072 -- no modifications needed.
Gearbox disassembly requires only basic hand tools. Replacing this gear instead of the full motor assembly saves significant shop time and parts cost.
If your slide out motor hums or runs but the room does not move, a stripped internal gear is the most common cause. Confirming gear failure before ordering a full motor replacement can save you the cost of an unnecessary assembly swap.
The RF1368431 gear is confirmed to fit motors sold under Lippert, Tuson, and Venture branding with the following part numbers:
If your motor gearbox carries one of these numbers, this gear is the correct replacement. Cross-reference your motor label or the Lippert parts lookup by coach VIN if your number is not listed.
Before disassembling the motor, confirm the gear is the failed component. Apply power directly to the motor leads with the gearbox removed from the slide. If the output shaft does not turn, the motor windings or brushes may be the issue -- not the gear. This gear does not address winding or brush failure.