What is the Correct Replacement 5th Wheel Landing Gear Motor for Lippert Motor PN 142178?
Updated 11/03/2026 | Published 10/15/2026
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We have a 2010 Forest River Wildcat 5th Wheel. The motor that is currently on it is a Lippert Motor LCI PN 142178. Our 5th wheel is rated for 7,760lbs. Can you tell me the correct motor I should be using?
asked by: Tommy
Expert Reply:
Hey Tommy,
To replace your Lippert 142178 landing gear motor, we have two options you can use. They are the same exact motor but have different capacities. The Stromberg Carlson 5th Wheel Landing Gear Motor part # LG-142178 is an exact replacement and has the same capacity as the current motor. The Lippert HD 6500lb Tuson 5th Wheel Landing Gear Motor part # LC196308 fits the bolt pattern but has a higher capacity than the Lippert 142178 motor. However, a higher capacity doesn't mean that the legs travel faster since the travel speed is limited by the gear box. If you find that you need to replace the gear box as well, the correct gear box for this motor is the Stromberg Carlson Replacement Aluminum Gearbox part # LG-179015 that will work with either motor.
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Tommy
11/3/2026
Clair, Thank you for your response, it helped us to get the correct motor. We installed new landing gear jacks with the motor # LG-142178 and everything works amazingly. Thank you again for all your help! Tommy