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09-16-2024, 03:26 PM
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Kwikee Steps Series 32
2003 Fleetwood Flair.
I have Series 32 Kwikee RV steps and the linkage that connects the gear box to the steps has broken off and doesn't seem repairable.
A simple Google search would indicate that I can get a replacememt gearbox compatible with the Series 32 steps.
However, Lippert and every other source I have gone to says that since my gear box part number is 151320, that gearbox is no longer manufactured and there are no replacement parts for it and the one that I can google and easily find will not work with my steps. They say I have to get a new set of steps, motor, and gearbox. I'm obviously trying to avoid that if at all possible.
Does anyone know a work around? Or if what I'm being told is correct? Thanks for any assistance.
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09-16-2024, 06:55 PM
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ebay has what you are looking for
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09-16-2024, 07:07 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johndrury
2003 Fleetwood Flair.
I have Series 32 Kwikee RV steps and the linkage that connects the gear box to the steps has broken off and doesn't seem repairable.
A simple Google search would indicate that I can get a replacememt gearbox compatible with the Series 32 steps.
However, Lippert and every other source I have gone to says that since my gear box part number is 151320, that gearbox is no longer manufactured and there are no replacement parts for it and the one that I can google and easily find will not work with my steps. They say I have to get a new set of steps, motor, and gearbox. I'm obviously trying to avoid that if at all possible.
Does anyone know a work around? Or if what I'm being told is correct? Thanks for any assistance.
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Go to Amazon and look it up. They do have the gearbox for series 32 steps.
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09-16-2024, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ga traveler
Go to Amazon and look it up. They do have the gearbox for series 32 steps.
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They actually do not have what I need. Those are for the newer Series 32, and won't work with my steps. I spoke to the manufacturer and those will not work. I agree that it looks like they would.
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2003 Fleetwood Flair 33r
Ford Chassis
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09-16-2024, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by beaverfever
ebay has what you are looking for
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No, they actually don't. If you can find a gearbox that has a part number of 151320, then that would work.There isn't anything that could find on ebay that would work.
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2003 Fleetwood Flair 33r
Ford Chassis
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09-16-2024, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Topperace
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I checked with three salvage yards and none have the part I need. The one you sent as an Amazon link will not work with the older steps that I have. I spoke with the manufacturer and they confirmed that.
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2003 Fleetwood Flair 33r
Ford Chassis
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09-17-2024, 03:03 AM
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What you're being told is correct. Kwikee changed the magnetic door switch, control board, motor, and gear box a few years ago and doesn't have any of the old parts for service. You'll have to change all of it.
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09-17-2024, 10:21 AM
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Kwikee does make conversion kits; come with everything you need. Unfortunately, they are not cheap; around $400. It is part number 909770000, do a google search for prices. Here's the cheapest I found: https://www.adventurerv.net/kwikee-s...t-p-44247.html
For just $80, I think I might try the Amazon one; send it back if it doesn't work.
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09-17-2024, 07:14 PM
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Im getting new steps installed.
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09-19-2024, 01:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johndrury
Im getting new steps installed.
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If the steps themselves are OK, I'd replace the electronic/mechanicals (with the $400 conversion kit I mentioned above) rather than the entire unit. But YMMV.
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2004 Itasca M30W, 1988 Jamboree S26, 1979 Roll-a-Long Huntington 23
'20 Can Am X3 X RS Turbo RR, '85 ATC250R, '12 Husky TE310
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09-20-2024, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4x4van
If the steps themselves are OK, I'd replace the electronic/mechanicals (with the $400 conversion kit I mentioned above) rather than the entire unit. But YMMV.
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 Me too!
Perhaps this will help him: Kwikee Products Service Training Manual
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09-20-2024, 09:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johndrury
Im getting new steps installed.
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Is your linkage marked A or B or C???
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