This was the exact issue I was having. I started doing some research today on how to fix it after seeing the cost of a new motor. I had just read in a RV forum where someone stated that the motor stops when the power draw gets high. If the steps are well lubricated, the motor won't stop until the steps are fully retracted. Your video confirmed what I read as well as pointing out all the pivot points to lube. Thank you for putting this together.
I just bought a used RV and when I asked the previous owner about the steps not going all the way in when you close the door, he said it's been that way and he just drives with the steps halfway out. I'm going to lube it up really good and see what happens. I want to thank-you very much for giving me a course of action!!!
Great tip - very easy to make happen. I also have a step cover inside my motor home that is now working - I'm going to try this on that as well. I believe the steps and step cover both get a lot of dust which is part of the issue. Do you worry about the lub caking up in high dust environments?
Ok I learned something here. I have Kwikee steps which I do keep lubricated. But I didn’t know about this amp draw thing. I’m on forums that have problems with steps and everybody assumes it’s a motor. I’m going to start pasting a reference to this video so they can watch this fix. Maybe you’ll get some new viewers as a result. Thanks Kenny.
I'm replacing my second step. Again, I talked to Lippert just to be clear on the part number and he told me something that is going around the internet that's not exactly right. It's thought by many that the controller is controlling the amps in the motor. Actually, the controller just reverses the motor to pull in or push out. According to Lippert and their tecs are pretty good....the motor is the control for the amps, totally different from what we see often. This seems to be an ongoing arguments on the groups as to which does what but according to Lippert, the motor takes care of its own control of amps. As for buying the motor, Lippert is usually top dollar and I didn't ask the price. However, Camping World, usually making a big profit off everything needed 420 bucks. Motors on line go for 30 to 45 bucks from lots of suppliers. Who runs the amp control? Take you pick of sides on this . Might be worth looking into. Good vid though
Sorry no magic trick to get them down. If the motor is completely dead, then you will have to try to get the pin out of the linkage. It's not easy with the step being retracted.
My new steps will go in an out but will not lock out it locks in when you open the fore you have to flip the lock out switch rv man want come back and fix it is not wired right I can. ‘T get under it my self
Got it! Well… sort of. I got it extending and retracting fully, but now it’s just acting stupid. It only goes in and out when I start or turn off the motor. And when I turn off the motor and the steps go out, it stays out for about a minute then it retracts again. :(
This was the exact issue I was having. I started doing some research today on how to fix it after seeing the cost of a new motor. I had just read in a RV forum where someone stated that the motor stops when the power draw gets high. If the steps are well lubricated, the motor won't stop until the steps are fully retracted. Your video confirmed what I read as well as pointing out all the pivot points to lube. Thank you for putting this together.
You are welcome Vernon
Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance, that’s what’s I preach to all my customers and friends. Thanks buddy
In this case. Especially true.
Almost bought a motor and gearbox and ran across your video...Awesome! Saved me a couple of Benjamin's! Thank you!
Awesome.......split it with me?......just kidding. Glad I could help.
I just bought a used RV and when I asked the previous owner about the steps not going all the way in when you close the door, he said it's been that way and he just drives with the steps halfway out. I'm going to lube it up really good and see what happens. I want to thank-you very much for giving me a course of action!!!
I bet a little lube will make all the difference.
@@hillbillyrv I really hope so because I’ve never driven a 42 ft diesel pusher and the last thing I need is the steps out.
Worked great on fixing mine! Thanks!
You are welcome.
Great tip - very easy to make happen. I also have a step cover inside my motor home that is now working - I'm going to try this on that as well. I believe the steps and step cover both get a lot of dust which is part of the issue. Do you worry about the lub caking up in high dust environments?
Dirt can be a problem, but if you don't lubricate then the steps won't work at all.
Ok I learned something here. I have Kwikee steps which I do keep lubricated. But I didn’t know about this amp draw thing. I’m on forums that have problems with steps and everybody assumes it’s a motor. I’m going to start pasting a reference to this video so they can watch this fix. Maybe you’ll get some new viewers as a result. Thanks Kenny.
Awesome. Thanks Robert
My family's from Ronceverte, Fairley, Lewisburg WV. Thanks for your Channel
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you, it was my issue also!!
Awesome
Crown Penetrating Oil - "It'll put a pep in your step!" So will Crown Royal, but that's a totally different application! Lol
Yes, I think that is different. ha ha
I have retractable steps on my bounder. Yes, need to keep them lubricated. Thanks Don
It helps, right Don
I'm replacing my second step. Again, I talked to Lippert just to be clear on the part number and he told me something that is going around the internet that's not exactly right. It's thought by many that the controller is controlling the amps in the motor. Actually, the controller just reverses the motor to pull in or push out. According to Lippert and their tecs are pretty good....the motor is the control for the amps, totally different from what we see often. This seems to be an ongoing arguments on the groups as to which does what but according to Lippert, the motor takes care of its own control of amps. As for buying the motor, Lippert is usually top dollar and I didn't ask the price. However, Camping World, usually making a big profit off everything needed 420 bucks. Motors on line go for 30 to 45 bucks from lots of suppliers. Who runs the amp control? Take you pick of sides on this . Might be worth looking into. Good vid though
You do realize these steps just needed to be lubricated, right? Fixed em right up.
Safely 3rd. That cracked me up. Great tip.
Safety is over rated, wouldn't you agree? ha ha
Worked like a charm! Thank you!
Awesome Denise
Thanks, fixed my RV ❤
Glad I could help
Well , that fixed mine ,,, thanks for the great video
Cool
Thanks for the video, I will try it
You are welcome
Great info, thanks !
You are welcome.
Can you show the brand name of penetrating oil? Or any penetrating oil will do?
Any oil is better than no oil.
Luv your approach to this stuff!
My steps are stuck retracted and for the life of me I can't get them down to remove the motor. HELP
Sorry no magic trick to get them down. If the motor is completely dead, then you will have to try to get the pin out of the linkage. It's not easy with the step being retracted.
At least you’re didn’t get stuck extended like mine did.. ended up getting them retracted after a long time and then unplugged them
@@HappyChillmore If an extension lasts more than 4 hours, call your doctor. ha ha
@@hillbillyrv LOL 😂
Good job
Thanks
My new steps will go in an out but will not lock out it locks in when you open the fore you have to flip the lock out switch rv man want come back and fix it is not wired right I can. ‘T get under it my self
I don't see the link for your store. Am I just overlooking it?
It wasn't you, it was me. It is there now. Thanks for pointing it out to me.
Got it! Well… sort of. I got it extending and retracting fully, but now it’s just acting stupid. It only goes in and out when I start or turn off the motor. And when I turn off the motor and the steps go out, it stays out for about a minute then it retracts again. :(
hmmmmm
Hi so what do you use for spray the step ?
Thanks
Anything that actually has oil in it. Not WD40.
U DA MAN!
Every now and then.
Good Ole Tamarac
You recognized it in the background?
I just had my step replaced. It was under warranty. I did not have to pay the insane cost of $1500.!!!!!!
Yes. Insane cost on these. Glad warranty took care of it.
If the steps are stuck out, will that prevent the motor from starting?
It shouldn’t.
I tapped the motor with a hammer. Steps working again.
A hammer is a useful tool, sometimes.