Lippert slide out drive repair

[PappyVanWinkle]

Our 2012 Aspen Trail 2910RLS has developed a problem with the slide out drive. The slide went back in just fine last time but apparently it hit one of our recliners and may have caused a binding situation. The motor still runs when you hit the switch but it has a fast ratcheting sound like its slipping on a shear pin or maybe a gear. It will not try to move either in or out.


After some research yesterday I found this is a Lippert rack and pinion system but so far I am not finding any other information about shear pins or repair ideas. All sites so far say take it to a dealer. Well, that ain't likely since I've seen what dealers around here are capable of. It's a simple fix or replace issue but I was hoping someone here might have information on this part or have experienced something similar. I will start disassembly as soon as the weather here allows but I'm looking for preliminary information first.

[franktafl]

Sounds to me like you stripped a few teeth off the gear. Shear pins are usually easy to get, going by my past experience. Knowing the size is the key. Have you looked etrailer

[PappyVanWinkle]

Turns out the system was just in a bit of a bind. I used the hand crank to extend the slide out a few inches then back in. After that it worked like normal. So I learned something new and all is well.

[Ovalvw]

Thanks for posting fix. To getting things lined up again. all our best Fla

[oehleron]

I found this video to be very informative on the Lippert slide outs.

https://youtu.be/cxEYSstvICI