Is A Higher Ratio In-Wall Slide Out Motor Better For Wear-And-Tear

Updated 12/12/2022 | Published 12/10/2022

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Lippert In-Wall RV Slide-Out Motor

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$264.09

Lippert Replacement 500:1 Motor for Electric In-Wall RV Slide-Out System - High Torque

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$344.78

Question:

With a 13.5 foot slide, I removed the 300/1 motors as my bearing blocks broke, what would you recommend for the motors for the big slide, the 300/1 or would the 500/1 be better ?

asked by: Jon F

Expert Reply:

The 500:1 Slide Out Motor # LC287298 is just going to have a higher torque than the 300:1 # LC236575 that you currently have. Switching to a higher torque could end up breaking the bearing blocks again or stripping out the teeth of the spur gear without any noticeable difference in operation.

Personally, I recommend sticking with the # LC236575 but I am curious to see how the bearing blocks broke. If you have any pictures please send them my way so we try to figure out what exactly caused the damage.

expert reply by: Kevin C