I just bought a Trail Lite B+ 211s with 8.1 Chevy engine. This is my fifth motorhome (others range from an old 20' Vagabond, and three Winnegagos, from 19 to 32'. This vehicle is fantastic. I am...
Before you put a wrench to that Kwikie step, clean and grease the outer hardware first...
Next, with the step power ON (plug in to shore power to eliminate low battery issue) grab the electro/magnetic sensor (at the lower right corner of the inner door frame opening when standing outside the rig) between thumb and fore finger and give it a very gentle twist - just a hair.