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05-31-2020, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
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Steps Issue
Good Morning,
I have an'98 Overland Lorado. Lots of things have quit working. I can deal with the outdoor stereo not working but the steps are a different issue.
I'm using a two step ladder right now to get in and out, but the dogs do not like it and demand to be carried. I need the steps to work again!
I can hear a click noise when I turn them on, but they do not activate. Any clue what may have stopped working? I'm sure there is a solenoid that quit, that has always been the fall back with every repair shop I've been to.
Thank, Bill
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05-31-2020, 10:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
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Welcome to iRV2 . 
Without info on your brand of power steps , I'll guess that they're Kwikee , and here's info on testing .
Motor failure and hinge binding are common on these steps.
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99DSDP 3884, Freightliner, XC, CAT 3126B, 300 HP /ALLISON 3060
2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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06-01-2020, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
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Harrier; if you can get a look under the coach for the manufacturer's name of your power steps ( Kwikee has been around for years and that's what's on my 99), if not Kwikee then post a picture of the mechanism , maybe we can dig up repair info.
Not really clear , because of the wiring in this photo ( yellow oval ) but the Kwikee name still visible after 21 years under my coach.
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99DSDP 3884, Freightliner, XC, CAT 3126B, 300 HP /ALLISON 3060
2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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08-18-2020, 11:29 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
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Thanks Skip, so many things got in my way, but now we need to use the bus again, I'm back at it! Yep, it is a Kwikee. When I was under the bus and tapped the motor it worked, steps extended right into my belly! ouch!! I have the motor and gear box off now, the numbers on the motor are not readable, where else could I find a number to know what to order? Thanks again!
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08-18-2020, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
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If you have a NAPA parts store near you take the motor to them - usually the motor is the same one used in power windows.
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1997 40' Newmar London Aire DP CTA 8.3 (Mechanical) 325 Spartan MM
Bringing her back to her glory.
'08 Jeep GC Overland.
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08-19-2020, 03:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
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Hi,
Yesterday after being beat up by my steps, I went to my RV repair guy to have him order me a motor. $230.00 was a bit too much! He happened to have a used one from a step upgrade he sold me for $75.00 All installed and works great.
Thanks for the help.
Bill
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08-19-2020, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,185
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Make sure you lube those steps often. If the mechanism gets rusty it'll fail again!
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Elbridge Price, 1998 Dutch Star Diesel Pusher
Cummins 6.8.3 mechanical injectors, Spartan Chassis
2016 Toyota Prius; Acme EZE Tow Dolly
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08-21-2020, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
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Did you keep the old one? If so, go to NAPA like I mentioned earlier, and buy a spare.
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Rick and Larrie Dee
1997 40' Newmar London Aire DP CTA 8.3 (Mechanical) 325 Spartan MM
Bringing her back to her glory.
'08 Jeep GC Overland.
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08-21-2020, 06:08 PM
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Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Clovis NM
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Lube the steps every 30 days of use with a spray lithium grease
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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08-22-2020, 01:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
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Yes sir! I keep everything, sort of why I've been married 27 years! lol I'm tempted to rebuild the motor myself. Thanks for the help.
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08-22-2020, 01:26 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 13
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Yes sir, lubed the steps heavily, well it wasn't dripping off them, but not squeaky noise. Thanks for the help.
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