Electric steps Part II Crunchhh!
Some may remember my post about my step not retracting a few weeks back while in Stockton, TX when I posted seeking advice? Anyway, they did retract after tapping on the motor, and all was good. So I ...
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Ours have an on off switch so that when we are stopped for the night, the steps stay extended. Even with the switch in the OFF position the steps are supposed to retract when the ignition switch is turned.
One problem that we have seen is when the steps switch is in the ON position and the steps extend and retract every time the door is opened, there is a tendency to be in a hurry and step on the steps prior to them becoming 100% extended. This eventually takes it's toll on the motor and mechanism. The steps also need to have ALL moving joints lubricated on a regular basis since they are usually in a location to catch all kinds of road dirt as you drive down the road. Some have put rubber shields in front of their steps which seems to help a little bit at keeping them cleaner.
Checking to make sure the steps are retracted is one item on my checklist prior to moving the RV.
One problem that we have seen is when the steps switch is in the ON position and the steps extend and retract every time the door is opened, there is a tendency to be in a hurry and step on the steps prior to them becoming 100% extended. This eventually takes it's toll on the motor and mechanism. The steps also need to have ALL moving joints lubricated on a regular basis since they are usually in a location to catch all kinds of road dirt as you drive down the road. Some have put rubber shields in front of their steps which seems to help a little bit at keeping them cleaner.
Checking to make sure the steps are retracted is one item on my checklist prior to moving the RV.
