Slide motor replacement is the most common permanent repair we make on RV slide-out systems. Motors fail gradually - you may notice the slide moving slower over several months before it stops completely. By the time the slide won't move, the motor has often been struggling for some time and a replacement is needed.
On dual-motor slide systems, one motor typically fails before the other. The symptom is uneven slide travel - one side moves faster than the other, causing the slide to bind or come in at an angle. This binding then overloads the remaining working motor, which will fail next if not addressed. Always replace both motors when you find one failed on a dual-motor system.
Motor Replacement Process
- Confirm the motor is the actual failure (test with direct 12V, check control board first)
- Document motor part number from the failed unit or chassis sticker
- Remove failed motor (typically 4 to 6 bolts plus electrical connector)
- Install replacement motor - Lippert and Power Gear are typically direct replacements
- Recalibrate the slide system after motor replacement (required on Lippert LCI systems)
- Full in/out cycle test before completing the job
Parts We Stock
We stock Lippert LCI slide motor assemblies for the most common configurations including the 1500 series and 3500 series motors. For Power Gear single-motor systems and Kwikee motors, we typically order and have same-day or next-day delivery in the Apopka area. Schwintek slide motor replacement requires ordering as stocked assemblies vary by size.
Service area: Apopka, Longwood, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Lake Mary, DeLand, Deltona, DeBary, Mount Dora, Tavares, Leesburg, and all surrounding communities in Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia counties.
Pricing for RV Slide Motor Repair
Starting price range: $285 - $650. Flat-rate quote provided before any work begins. Request a free quote online or call (407) 326-5500.
*Estimates only. Final price determined on-site after diagnosis. Parts and labor included in flat rate.
Related Services
Also see: All RV Slide-Out Repair services | All RV Repair Services | Apopka Service Area
