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How to order correct electric steps for older motorhome.
I have a 2001 Travel Supreme DS-01 and I need to order a new set of double electric steps.
The mishap occurred last spring when the steps failed to retract after starting the engine and I caught them on the edge of a retaining wall along my driveway. I had previously had problems with the steps extending, sometimes having to tap on the motor with a rubber mallet to get them to work. I had never had trouble with retracting until this one time.
Anyway, I bent the steps up so badly, that they wouldn't retract at all and I had to remove them from the motorhome. Without thinking about the importance of doing so, I didn't get any measurements of the steps prior to my roommate tossing them in the back of a pick-up and hauling them off to the dump.
I looked at information in my owners packet, and there is a pamphlet there on Kwikee electric steps, but of course there are several models to choose from.
I did some quick measuring last night of the bolting pattern from the underneath side of the motorhome, and a couple measurements of the opening beneath the door where the steps retract. What worries me, is the bolting pattern I measure on the bottom does not match exactly the dimensions provided by Kwikee. I measured a 22"x8.5" pattern, but their information shows a 22"x8". I realize, putting on new steps I have the option of creating new mounting holes so that probably isn't that much of a deal. However, because of this one discrepancy, I have concerns with ordering without a specified model.
However, I want to be absolutely sure I am ordering the correct steps. With Travel Supreme now being out of business, I'm not sure who I can contact to get this information.
I'm hoping perhaps there is another DS-01 owner online who has that information readily available, and can assist. I do appreciate any input on the place to gather this information prior to ordering.
Thanks so much.
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