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Old 08-10-2012, 06:16 PM   #1
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How is my rear stabilizer motor burnt out already?

So... 2011 Alpine 3500RE... Only used a dozen or less times, and my rear stabilizer motor is toast already. Called Lippert, and you guessed it.... Only 1 year warranty. $510 dollar unit!!!!! $375 was cheapest I could find on eBay. FML!
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Old 08-10-2012, 09:10 PM   #2
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You can probably get the motor rebuilt at most starter/alternator shops. guaranteed to be cheaper, and probably be better grade components than buying a new "china motor" too .....
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Old 08-11-2012, 04:43 AM   #3
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Mine went out when it was less than 1 1/2 year old. I do have a extended warranty so they replaced it I still had to pay shipping. Mine was full of water I don't know how it got in because I had been parked for several months when mine went out, worked great when I parked and then tried to raise it and motor bad. Has me wondering how long replacement will last.
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Old 08-11-2012, 06:11 PM   #4
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This is the number 1 problem with motorizing so many components on newer models. It is great when it works and the pits when it doesn't.
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Old 08-20-2012, 06:05 PM   #5
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Pulled it apart and fixed it myself. Was full of rust also, so I drilled a couple of drain holes in the case. We'll see if it helps, or makes things worse.
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Old 05-05-2017, 07:58 AM   #6
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A year old

Bought the TT, put it in the park last April. Used it maybe 4 times, wife was ill and eventually passed away in August. When I went up to winterize it in October the Lipperts were balky but they worked after dumping WD 40 into the switches on a hunch. More trouble over the winter whenever I checked things. Now I have them down and and everything opened up for camping season and they don't move at all. I'll want to pull it out for some road trips later this year, plus I don't like leaving the feet jammed on the ground while not in use, what if a tire goes flat, etc?
I see all the posts about crappy water seals and cheap motor components, heck, I don't even know at this point if it's the motors or a connection issue. I had similar issues with our Dutchman but always got them working.
I'm thinking, I have a kick-butt Porter Cable cordless drill, why not just remove the motors and rig the drill up to do the job? I KNOW the drill will work.
Anyone else try this?
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