I had a single step electric step installed on my 1988 Winnebago Superchief. I figured if the step was locataed midway between the ground and the bottom step inside the MH, I could climb it. BUT ... as installed, it's only about 4" from the ground and 12" from the bottom inside step, which is too high for me to manage. I asked the installer to position it so the step was around the halfway point before installation. He didn't, but he did everything so half-assed I don't know if it isn't possible or he just didn't bother.So my question is: can the step's extended position be changed vertically? If not, is there a different model or maker that makes an adjustable electric step? I don't know which series I bought and I sure can't get down on the ground to try to find the label. I googled the subject but didn't find any answers and neither the owner's manual nor the service manual say anything one way or the other.

Only way to change the height now is to limit how far the step comes down and out. That might give you height you want but the exposed step surface would also be smaller. To do it right would require removing the whole assembly and mounting it higher on the chassis. Not sure if that's possible.

mama.sylvia wrote:I had a single step electric step installed on my 1988 Winnebago Superchief. I figured if the step was locataed midway between the ground and the bottom step inside the MH, I could climb it. BUT ... as installed, it's only about 4" from the ground and 12" from the bottom inside step, which is too high for me to manage. I asked the installer to position it so the step was around the halfway point before installation. He didn't, but he did everything so half-assed I don't know if it isn't possible or he just didn't bother.So my question is: can the step's extended position be changed vertically? If not, is there a different model or maker that makes an adjustable electric step? I don't know which series I bought and I sure can't get down on the ground to try to find the label. I googled the subject but didn't find any answers and neither the owner's manual nor the service manual say anything one way or the other.can not be adjusted

shoot, I was afraid that would be the answer. Looks to me like it is mounted as high as it can go on the chassis (but I appreciate the comment anyway).

The electric step itself is not adjustable.The mounting bracket is what changes the height. I had mine revised when the factory one split on the corner.It looks like a peice of Z bar. The mounting surfaceas are about two inches. The riser is what varies. Mine went from about 1.5 inches to about 2.5 inches. My sheet steel was replaced with a bent piece of stainless steel sheet.Sounds in your case that the bracket needs to shortened rather then extended as in my case.

Step extend about 4 or 5 inches deep on my rig - doesn't appear adjustable. If that's your situation then buy an inexpensive device to help short people reach high cabinets - place that on the ground as your second stair landing. I carry one in the rig for my wife to reach upper shelf's and it serves double duty when camping. NBD - common problem.

Can the height of Kwikee electric steps be adjusted?

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Oct 21, 2017
“I asked the installer to position it so the step was around the halfway point before installation. He didn't, but he did everything so half-assed I don't know if it isn't possible or he just didn't bother.”

“Looks to me like it is mounted as high as it can go on the chassis “

Seems as though he did the best anyone could, and not “half” anything.
MrWizard
Moderator
Oct 21, 2017
step height is NOT adjustable, do not blame the installer

sounds like you need a (2) step model

my (2) step model the steps are about 8" apart and the top step is 8" below the door entry

bottom step approx 16" from the door
ksg5000
Explorer
Oct 21, 2017
Step extend about 4 or 5 inches deep on my rig - doesn't appear adjustable. If that's your situation then buy an inexpensive device to help short people reach high cabinets - place that on the ground as your second stair landing. I carry one in the rig for my wife to reach upper shelf's and it serves double duty when camping. NBD - common problem.
enblethen
Nomad
Oct 21, 2017
The electric step itself is not adjustable.
The mounting bracket is what changes the height.
I had mine revised when the factory one split on the corner.
It looks like a peice of Z bar. The mounting surfaceas are about two inches. The riser is what varies. Mine went from about 1.5 inches to about 2.5 inches. My sheet steel was replaced with a bent piece of stainless steel sheet.
Sounds in your case that the bracket needs to shortened rather then extended as in my case.
mama_sylvia
Explorer
Oct 21, 2017
shoot, I was afraid that would be the answer. Looks to me like it is mounted as high as it can go on the chassis (but I appreciate the comment anyway).
gutfelt
Explorer
Oct 21, 2017
mama.sylvia wrote:
I had a single step electric step installed on my 1988 Winnebago Superchief. I figured if the step was locataed midway between the ground and the bottom step inside the MH, I could climb it. BUT ... as installed, it's only about 4" from the ground and 12" from the bottom inside step, which is too high for me to manage. I asked the installer to position it so the step was around the halfway point before installation. He didn't, but he did everything so half-assed I don't know if it isn't possible or he just didn't bother.

So my question is: can the step's extended position be changed vertically? If not, is there a different model or maker that makes an adjustable electric step? I don't know which series I bought and I sure can't get down on the ground to try to find the label. I googled the subject but didn't find any answers and neither the owner's manual nor the service manual say anything one way or the other.

can not be adjusted
Hank_MI
Explorer
Oct 21, 2017
Only way to change the height now is to limit how far the step comes down and out. That might give you height you want but the exposed step surface would also be smaller. To do it right would require removing the whole assembly and mounting it higher on the chassis. Not sure if that's possible.

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