Step cover on 2004 Dutch Star
I am in bad need of information on gaining access to the step cover motor and activation linkage. All I get is a sound of the motor running and a "grumbling" sound when the switch is activated. The st...
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Common problem on Newmar Step covers. The ONLY way to access the motor assbly is to manually jerk the step upward and pull the actuator loose from the motor mount. No big deal since you have to replace the motor/actuator anyway. The bad new is, wait until you see how expensive that part is. If you go to the Yahoo Newmar owner forums, you will find a post that one Newmar owner found the actual distributor to Newmar on that part and was able to get it cheaper. THAT particular Step cover Motor/actuator is only used by Newmar. No other OEM uses that type step cover system. The Motor/Actuator used to cost in the ballpark of $400 to $550 from Newmar. Doug
