Another slide motor thread

[Oldcow]

I have a 2013 Outback 300rb with a 20 foot slide. The slide motor is clicking and squealing bad and I assume needs to be replaced.

Are there better motors than Lippert and are they interchangeble? I read on this forum that Schwintek and Power Gear (made by Lippert) are better units. My current motor is Lippert 8532-18HT.

Thanks for any info.
Oldcow

[Oldcow]

Our local repair shop told me today these may be able to be rebuilt but they have to be opened up first to see. I will take it in once we are done camping November 1. He does not believe I can use anything other than this Lippert model but was not sure.

Anyone?

Oldcow