Country Coach sliding step cover malfunction

[musclecarnut]

I have 40' 2003 Country Coach Intrigue First Avenue. The sliding step cover malfunctioned and would not close. I checked some of the old posts and it sounded like I needed to replace 2 micro switches. After looking under the coach I could see this would be one hell of a job to complete. I called Country Coach service department and they said this was a common problem with the cover. They gave me the phone number of the manufacture of the cover. Talked to the owner and found out that there is wiring kit that can be installed that will bypass the micro switches. It is a very simple 2 wire kit that will bypass the relay box and connect directly to the step motor. It takes about 15 minutes to complete the installation. My step cover now works like it did when new.

Buy kit from:
Knudtson Mfg. Inc.
489 Front St.
Junction City, OR 97448
541-998-8456

[Executive45]

Thanks!....Dennis

[Sully2]

My 2000 Allure DOES NOT use air for operation of that cover.

[musclecarnut]

Executive wrote:
Thanks for that info...can you post a picture of the bypass kit or tell us what it consist of along with the installation directions. Obviously you must cut some of the wires etc. Can this "kit" be made with everyday items that might already be in our toolbox? I couldn't find a website that would have this information...Dennis

The hard part of this install is the long reach needed for the install. All that is needed is some auto wire, connectors, & tools to cut and crimp wires.

Remove the sliding cover fuse (driver side front compartment)

Remove the 2-wire plug from the motor and cut both wires going to the relay box. Cut at the relay box end because you will need enough wire to crimp the new wires to.

Disconnect the 4 wires going from the relay box to the (CC) wires. Note the relay box wire connector ends because you will need 4 of them for the new wiring kit.

Relay box is now completely disconnected (not needed).

Wiring kit:

Cut 4 pieces of wire appro. 18" long.

Crimp the connector ends (male/female can't remember) on all 4 wires.

Take 2 wires and crimp together with a standard connector. Do the same with the other set.

Now you have 2 sets of a "Y" configuration.

Now crimp each set to one of the motor wires.

Install the plug back into the motor.

Insert the new wires into the original (CC) wiring connectors.

Motor wire: ........... (CC) Country Coach wires

RED WIRE ------------- BLUE WIRE & YELLOW WIRE

BLACK WIRE ------------ BLACK WIRE & RED WIRE
or
YELLOW WIRE

Replace fuse and test.

Tie wrap the wires and your are done.

[Medico]

Thanks for the info. Although I do not have this problem with my coach, it's good to know of the workaround. It was very nice that CC service could steer you toward this fix. I have not yet had need to call them, but have heard they are very good.

[deandec]

My step cover sticks in the extended position.

I can move it manually, or go into the front driver side basement bay and whack the end of the linear actuator (or whatever it is) once with a hammer.

That fixes it for a month or so. Then I repeat.

[lfeather]

When my CC Allure step cover won't close, I pull on the door by hand while holding the switch in the closed position and it starts working again. It seems to act up more in cooler weather.

Larry

[footslogger]

accsys wrote:
I "assume" your air system had aired up before you tried to close the step cover! I once thought mine wasn't working when all that was wrong was no air to close it.

This vintage Country Coach does not uses an air ram; it uses an electric motor and a long shaft that goes from the driver's side to the step cover.

Mine has been broken for years. In order to replace the micro-switches, I must drop the generator out from under the coach; not practical. I have considered trying to bypass the bad micro switches but so far have not attempted to do so. I am very interested in this bypass kit too.

[accsys]

I "assume" your air system had aired up before you tried to close the step cover! I once thought mine wasn't working when all that was wrong was no air to close it.

[Executive45]

Thanks for that info...can you post a picture of the bypass kit or tell us what it consist of along with the installation directions. Obviously you must cut some of the wires etc. Can this "kit" be made with everyday items that might already be in our toolbox? I couldn't find a website that would have this information...Dennis