Answer
Feb 03, 2017 - 02:21 AM
No. The Lippert 236575 Schwintek slide-out motor does not have a left/right version. Both sides of a Schwintek in-wall slide use the same IG-42 (300:1) motor; direction is handled by the control board and rack orientation, not by a left/right motor variant.
As far as torque goes, Higher-torque Schwintek motors are a tool for specific problems, not a universal upgrade.
Here’s a breakdown:
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Don’t mix ratios. If your coach came with 300:1 (e.g., Lippert 236575/IG-42 300:1), both sides must stay 300:1. Mixing 300:1 with 500:1 causes synchronization errors and binding.
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When a higher-torque motor helps
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Very heavy slides that were factory-equipped with the higher ratio (e.g., 500:1) because they need more grunt.
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Marginal systems that stall even after you’ve fixed all the mechanical issues listed below.
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When it won’t help (most cases)
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If the slide is binding due to rail misalignment, swollen floor, debris in racks, bent stiles, dry rails, or bad rollers. A stronger motor just masks the problem and can chew up racks or shear a coupler.
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If voltage is low. These motors are 12V; poor wiring or weak batteries = voltage sag = stalling. Fix power first.
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Trade-offs with higher torque
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Slower travel (higher ratio = more torque, less speed).
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Higher current draw under load - can trip the controller if wiring is marginal.
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More stress on rails if there’s underlying friction.
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