When your Kwikee electric steps stop retracting or extending, the motor is usually the culprit. Lippert part 379147 is the factory-correct replacement motor and hardware kit for IMGL-generation Kwikee steps found on most 2006 and newer RV coaches. Drop-in fit with simple gear alignment and three included mounting screws -- no special tools required.
The Kwikee IMGL (Integrated Motor Gear Linkage) step system became the standard configuration on most coach-style RVs starting in 2006. The 379147 motor is purpose-built for this platform and meshes directly with the existing linkage arm gear -- no adapters, no fabrication. Coaches built in 2005 may have either the pre-IMGL or IMGL design, so confirm your step type before ordering.
This kit includes the replacement motor and all three mounting screws needed for installation. The swap involves aligning the motor output gear with the linkage arm gear, threading in the three bolts, reconnecting the factory wiring harness plug, and securing the wiring. Most experienced DIYers complete the job in under an hour without removing the step assembly from the coach.
Fits Kwikee step series 22, 23, 28A, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, and 40 -- covering the vast majority of IMGL-equipped coaches.
Motor output gear lines up directly with the linkage arm gear. Secure with 3 included screws, plug in the connector, done.
Retains the IMGL system's built-in overload protection -- steps retract automatically if they contact an obstacle during deployment.
Comes with the three mounting screws so you're not scrounging for hardware. Weight: 2.5 lbs. Ready to install out of the box.
The 379147 is designed for IMGL-generation Kwikee steps on 2006 and newer coaches. Per Kwikee's own guidance, this motor will not function correctly on step mechanisms manufactured before 1999. However, field experience has shown occasional exceptions to that cutoff -- inspect your existing motor for the IMGL identifier or compare the gear configuration if you have an older unit.
No special equipment is needed for a standard motor swap on IMGL Kwikee steps: