Electric step assembly includes everything you need to automatically open and close the step with your RV door. Motor and control unit extend and retract step. Switch kit overrides step retraction.
Features:
Specs:
Note: This step assembly includes everything you need to install and use the steps on your RV.
The included 4-way plug fits into the existing wiring harness on your RV. Most vehicles should having this wiring already set up. In the event that your RV is missing the wiring, a 4-way pigtail is included to help you hardwire the unit to your RV.
The Kwikee steps include several safety features in an effort to prevent injury to you or your passengers and damage to the RV steps. If an obstruction is detected while extending, the steps will halt and retract back into the stowed position. The steps will also retract when you turn on the vehicles ignition, even if the automatic retraction override has been activated, in case you forget to stow them before driving away.
Will Kwikee Electric Steps Work for You?
Electric steps are typically installed on RVs and some travel trailers. The electric steps from Kwikee install and fold up underneath the camper for simple storage. To ensure you choose the correct size for your application, there are a few measurements you will need to take.
The Kwikee electric steps attach to the underside of the camper chassis, directly beneath the doorway. To decide which size you'll need, locate the space available underneath your camper that lines up with the doorframe, and measure the width and depth. You will need a mounting space that is at least 29-3/8" wide and 9-1/4" deep.
If it turns out you have more or less space beneath your doorway, there are other step assemblies available with bracket sizes ranging from 24-3/4" wide to 37-1/4" wide. A full list of the available steps is below.
Outriggers - metal brackets that act as an extension (LC301704 - sold separately) - may be needed for installation depending on the model of your original stairs. These provide extra length if the old steps are longer or wider than the new.
Once you know where the mounting bracket will go and what size mounting bracket you need, that spot will be used as the "mounting point" to determine how many steps you will need.
How Many Steps Do You Need?
To decide on how many steps you'll need, measure from the mounting point to the ground. This is called the entry height. The entry height should roughly match the height of the steps when they're fully extended, plus 6" to 8" to account for the drop from the bottom step to the ground. This measurement will also tell you how many steps you need.
The chart below displays mounting bracket widths in the first column and entry height measurements in the second column. The third column shows the corresponding part numbers. Use the mounting bracket width and entry height measurements you took to determine which part number will fit your RV. Choose the bracket size that is closest to your measurements without going over.
This page's step assembly is in bold text.
| Mounting Bracket Width | Entry Height | Part Number (Complete Assembly) | Part Number (Replacement Assembly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-3/4" | 15-5/8" - 17-5/8" | LC3747453 | LC3747452*, LC3747451** |
| 25" | 16-3/4" - 18-3/4" | LC3724742 | n/a |
| 25-1/2" | 27-7/8" - 29-7/8" | LC3658373 | LC369552*, LC365837* |
| 25-1/2" | 20-1/8" - 22-1/8" | LC372261 | LC3722615*, LC3722617**, LC3722616*** |
| 25-1/2" | 20-1/2" - 22-1/2" | n/a | LC3725791* |
| 25-1/2" | 12-1/8" - 14-1/8" | LC3723383 | LC372338** |
| 25-1/4" | 13" - 15" | LC3711363 | LC371136*, LC3711361** |
| 25-3/4" | 22-7/8" - 24-7/8" | n/a | LC372558* |
| 25-5/8" | 11-7/8" - 13-7/8" | LC3691461 | LC369146*, LC3691462** |
| 25-5/8" | 13" - 15" | n/a | LC3726041* |
| 25-7/8" | 23-1/4" - 25-1/4" | LC3726892 | LC3726891** |
| 26-5/16" | 27-1/4" - 29-1/4" | LC3694042 | n/a |
| 29-3/8" | 18" - 20" | LC3722661 | LC372266*, LC3722662** |
| 30-1/4" | 15-1/4" - 17-1/4" | n/a | LC372779* |
| 30-3/8" | 17-1/4" - 19-1/4" | n/a | LC427247* |
| 30-5/8" | 20-1/2" - 22-1/2" | n/a | LC375632* |
| 31-1/2" | 28-5/8" - 30-5/8" | n/a | LC375821* |
| 31-1/2" | 12-3/8" - 14-3/8" | LC3756271 | LC3756272** |
| 32-3/8" | 20-1/4" - 22-1/4" | LC3722862 | LC3722863** |
| 37-1/4" | 18" - 20" | n/a | LC3694112*, LC369411*** |
*Motor and control unit
**Motor and switch kit
***Motor only
How Do You Install the Steps?
To install the steps:
-Set aside steps before drilling
-Make sure bracket is backed up fully against the I-beam on the chassis
-Hardware not included
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hey guys, this is Jake here with etrailer. Today, we're gonna go over some details and the measurements that you're gonna need to take if you're wanting to replace your fifth wheel or your travel trailer steps. If you're looking to replace your motor home or your RV steps, we're gonna have a separate video made just for that. Now, a couple of reasons why you might want to replace your steps. One of the biggest reasons is because people don't like these pull out steps because they're uncomfortable and makes for a not pleasant experience on the inside of the camper if they're folded out because they hover above the ground. When somebody steps on 'em, it rocks the whole camper.
So that might be a reason why you wanna upgrade from the pullout style steps to the fold out style which will fold up into the door of your camper. The nice part about the fold out is that they're going to be rested on the ground, so all the weight from the person walking into the camper is gonna be pushing on the ground and not pulling on the side of the camper. With that being said, a lot of people like this style because it's not gonna take up space on the inside of your door. So regardless of which kind you would like to go with, there's gonna be different measurements for each. There's gonna be a measurement for the pullout style if you wanna replace just the steps you have outside already.
And then there's gonna be different measurements for the fold up style, to be able to measure, you know, you're gonna have to measure from the ground to the inside and then side to side in the door. So, it's gonna be different because they're gonna be located in a different spot. Now, here we have a different set of pull down camper steps. The reason why I switched from my camper to these is because my camper, the bracket's actually welded in. If that's the case, you're just gonna have to cut it out.
But the reason we're showing you here is because these are bolted on and I'll be able to give you the proper measurements to replace 'em. So, first measurement you need to take is from this bracket, the bracket that's actually attached to your camper, not the step bracket, from the inside to the inside of these two brackets, which for us here is gonna be 27.5. And then what you need to do is you need to measure the depth of this bracket. So from this outer edge here to the trailer frame. Good for that.
We get about 13 and 3/8. And then the last measurement is from the ground. Now you wanna make sure you're on level ground and your camper is level from the ground to this bolt right here on the outside. So that. we're getting about 26 and 1/4. Now, if you're looking to upgrade to a set of fold-down steps that actually store inside of your camper, the two measurements that you need to take is from inside flange to inside flange, not the inside of the actual door frame, because it's gonna need to fit in between these flanges. So for us measure right up against there and we get about 24.5. You can see there. The other measurement we need to take is from the ground, again, being on level ground from the ground to the top inside of the threshold itself. So for us, it's going to be about 35. And the last thing that you need to do is you need to match up the measurements that you've taken, whether you're replacing your steps that came on your camper or you're replacing them and upgrading to the fold up type. You just need to match up those measurements to the measurements on our product page for the steps that you're looking for. Well, guys, hopefully this information was helpful in helping you to find the right information and the right measurements you need to replace your camper steps. If you have any questions, please leave 'em in comments below and we'll see you next time..
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (7 Customer Reviews)
Electric step assembly includes everything you need to automatically open and close the step with your RV door. Motor and control unit extend and retract step. Switch kit overrides step retraction.I have a 2003 Chinook Concourse and the 33 Series Step fits perfectly.
I am very happy with this purchase.
We have used this exact step before, we have installed at least a dozen or so in the past. It is a good product; it does take the abuse we see them put thru. We install them on emergency vehicles all the time.
We use this on our ambulance and it has performed tremendously. The only reason we had to replace it was that is was damaged during a call.
Great product and fast shipping.
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