When your Kwikee electric entry steps grind, hesitate, or stop moving entirely, the motor is usually the culprit. The 379608 kit gives you a direct bolt-on replacement motor designed specifically for pre-IMGL and 9510-series Kwikee step systems -- no rewiring, no controller swap, no fabrication.
Kwikee electric steps are one of the most common entry-step systems on production RVs, travel trailers, and fifth wheels. Over time -- especially after seasons of exposure to road grime, moisture, and vibration -- the step motor wears out. Symptoms include a step that deploys slowly, hums without moving, reverses on its own, or simply stops responding.
The Lippert Kwikee 379608 kit targets the pre-IMGL and 9510-series control platform specifically. Using the wrong motor on these older controllers causes compatibility issues at the control module level. This part is engineered to match the torque profile, connector configuration, and mechanical interface the original system expects.
Runs directly off standard RV 12V house power. No voltage conversion or additional wiring required.
Engineered for the legacy pre-IMGL and 9510 Kwikee control board platform -- not interchangeable with IMGL-series motors.
Matches the original motor mounting pattern and connector. No adapter brackets or wiring harness modifications needed.
Sourced and sold by Lippert, the current owner of the Kwikee brand, ensuring correct specs for the platform.
Before ordering, confirm you have a pre-IMGL or 9510-series Kwikee step. Look at your control module housing or the label on the motor housing itself. Key identifiers:
When in doubt, cross-reference your existing motor's part number label or your coach's build sheet. Lippert technical support can also confirm compatibility by VIN or step part number.
Full step assemblies are significantly more expensive and require removing the entire step mechanism. If your step linkage, gearbox, and control module are intact, replacing only the motor restores full function at a fraction of the cost. The 379608 is the right targeted repair when diagnosis points to motor failure rather than a controller or wiring fault.
Replacing a Kwikee step motor is a DIY-friendly job for owners comfortable with basic hand tools and 12V electrical work. General process:
The 379608 is a motor replacement kit. The kit includes the replacement motor and applicable hardware for the motor-to-gearbox interface. It does not include the step controller module, wiring harness, step linkage arms, step treads, or mounting brackets. If your controller or linkage is also damaged, those components must be sourced separately.
After installing a new motor, clean and lubricate the step linkage pivot points and slide rails with a dry PTFE or silicone-based lubricant. Binding linkage puts excess load on the motor and is one of the leading causes of premature motor failure. Inspect the linkage for bent arms or worn pivot pins before closing up the step bay.
Installing this motor on an IMGL-series step or an incompatible controller will not restore function and may cause control board faults. Confirm your system is pre-IMGL or 9510 before installation. If your current motor has an integrated limit switch on the end of the motor body, stop -- you need an IMGL-specific replacement instead.