Upgraded Landing Gear Motor for a Keystone Challenger 5th Wheel

Question:

I currently have a venture landing gear see picture for motor specs. I have a 2007 keystone challenger 29TRL and I’ve never been happy with the motor and this is the 2nd one and really struggles and strains to lift the trailer. Any suggestions for something more powerful and dependable?

asked by: Edward L

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Lippert Components Heavy Duty Landing Gear Motor part # LC196308 would be a more dependable option than the Lippert Components High Speed Landing Gear Motor part # LC141893 that you have now. This motor has a higher weight capacity (6,500 lbs vs 5,000 lbs) therefore it does not have to work as hard to lift the trailer therefore will last longer. I will say however that it will be a bit slower (5400 RPM vs 7,140 RPM) but the longer life is a better feature to have than slightly quicker function in my opinion.

expert reply by: Conner L