Air operated stairs not working.

Cindy and Steve wrote:
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All air ones I have seen,and heard of, use an electric rocker switch in the dash, to run it up/out, and back. Also,usually a 2nd switch, by the steps.These switches control a air solenoid. If yours is different, post a picture of the "switch". The bottom line is you have a air leak that needs fixed.

Hi again. We have since learned that these are called step covers. LOL. Shows how green we are at this. Knowing the name made it much easier to find you tube videos etc, but still no info on the air operated ones. Plenty on the electric ones though. So we’re still searching for help on this. Mostly just need to know if air is supposed to hiss out of the switch when turned on. If not then it just might be the switch because it hisses.

Cindy and Steve wrote:
Our RV is a 2000 Newmar London Aire. The hiss I hear is not coming from the cylinder. It’s coming right out of, or behind, the dial on the dashboard. Yes this controls the stairs inside the RV. Makes them go up flat so the front passenger wil have a floor.

I was looking for a picture of what is called a MAC valve but could not find it listed on your RV from Newmar. Give us a little time and Doug might stop by and there are other that have your system.


Might go over here. steps

We no longer have our Newmar and seems Newmar has change there help page. If your are the DYI person then a lot of help at irv2.com. They have section just on the Newmar.

Gene

Our RV is a 2000 Newmar London Aire. The hiss I hear is not coming from the cylinder. It’s coming right out of, or behind, the dial on the dashboard. Yes this controls the stairs inside the RV. Makes them go up flat so the front passenger wil have a floor.

You have a air piston behind the step. Will see if I can find you a picture. Either the step is binding or maybe broke. The hiss is air escaping from the air cylinder. You are talking about to make it flat over the steps correct. Post back

Cindy and Steve,

Welcome to the forums. I'm sure someone here will be able to give you some good advice.

I have to say, I've never heard of pneumatic steps. I thought they were all electric. I learned something today. Thanks! :)

For those on here who do know more about this, it might be helpful if you could tell us the model and year of your Newmar. We've got some pretty knowledgable folks here, so hopefully you'll have your answer soon.

~Rick