Troubelshooting RV Slide Out Creep

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Slideout creeping out 2foot on front motor while driving. Replaced motor still same issue. What wire activates brake on lippert electric slideout controller.

asked by: Mike

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Expert Reply:

If you've replaced the motor and your slide out is still creeping then it's most likely a worn crown gear in your slide out's gear pack. Over time the teeth can wear and allow the slide to creep outwards. We carry a few size options for replacing the gear pack so you'll want to measure the arm to figure out the correct size for your trailer. I've attached a video below where I'll walk you through this as well as the replacement process.

2"x 2" # LC281331
2.5"x 2.5" # LC123356
2"x 3" # LC140409

If you watch the video you can see that the motor turns the room bar, which then turns the gear pack, forcing the slide out to extend or retract based on the direction the motor is moving.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

We do have a nice selection of replacement slide-out gear packs available from Lippert. I wasn't able to verify the type of slide-out you have on your 2002 Monaco Dynasty Trailer, so you will want to try and verify that it is in fact…

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Answer 2

If one of your trailer slide's gearpack needs replacement due to damaged/missing gear teeth I do recommended replacing both. There is a chance that the alignment issue from the missing teeth on the one gearpack could have damaged or at least…

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Answer 3

You'll measure the arm (pictured below) to determine the correct size gear pack replacement for your 2013 Forest River Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 5th Wheel Trailer's slide outs. For 2" x 2" you'll need #LC281331. For 2.5"…

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Answer 4

You are exactly correct, that is referring to the tubing size that makes up the arm assembly. The Gear Pack bolts to the arm assembly, so the housing needs to be the correct width in order to fit.

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Answer 5

Great question. When replacing a gear pack like Lippert 2 x 3 and 3x3 Standard Slide-Out Gearpack #LC140409. Follow these straight forward steps: 1. Run slide-out room half way out. 2. Place a jack under the inner arm of the slide-out. 3. Jack room…

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Answer 6

The Lippert Components RV Slide-Out Motor by Klauber #LC130057 does have the electric brake on it that does act like a clutch to keep you from over-extending or over-retracting the slide and causing any damage to the motor or frame. I'm not sure…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the info you listed. Based on that the correct replacement motor is the part #LC295380.

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Thanks for reaching out, Michael! The Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes #K23-086-087-00 are compatible with 3,500 lb axles and have the standard 4-bolt pattern so if that matches the specs of your axle then this will definitely work for your…

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