Electric steps and battery draw
Anyone else have this issue? It's been over a month since our last trip in our Class C. We have to close the step due to how much space it takes up on our driveway. I'd say on average it's used twice ...
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This is from the kwikee manual and explains why some think the step could cause a draw. It cannot if functioning to specs. Doug
If the power wire to the step is disconnected
from its source and reconnected,
a spark is common. This is caused by the
momentary charging of the control unit
and does not necessarily indicate the
system is staying on, which would cause
a drain on the battery. If battery drain is
suspected, observe the understep light (if
so equipped) while the step is extending.
The power switch must be on for the
understep light to operate.
If the power wire to the step is disconnected
from its source and reconnected,
a spark is common. This is caused by the
momentary charging of the control unit
and does not necessarily indicate the
system is staying on, which would cause
a drain on the battery. If battery drain is
suspected, observe the understep light (if
so equipped) while the step is extending.
The power switch must be on for the
understep light to operate.
