Is Lipper Tread Lite RV Step Waterproof

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Is this unit water proof?? The problem with the one we have now is that every time we hit rain or slush it starts going in and out on its own!!!!! we have the 24 inch kwickee on our 2019 dynamax isata 3 25 fw

asked by: Leonard S

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Yes the Replacement Motor for Lippert Tread Lite Powered RV Steps # LC183058 is a waterproof enough that if you drove in rain it would not start going in and out on you.

For a Tread Lite step that is 23-7/8 inches wide we have the part # LC353543.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Sounds like the motor is bad then if the module and wiring is good. If the steps you have are the Lippert Tread Lites like part #LC353543 that you referenced the correct replacement motor would then be the #LC183058. If you have something else let…

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Answer 2

The exact step you have is the Lippert Electric Tread Lite Step for RV #LC353543. Since the motor and linkage of the step set can't be accessed from the bottom you'll have to un-bolt the steps to access the motor area and see what the…

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Answer 3

It could be the sensors on the door of your RV that's either failed or fallen off. You might check there to verify that the magnets are there and working properly. These sensors basically are what tells the steps your door is open or closed…

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Answer 4

The warranty on the steps is 1 year. I actually am in the process of getting the replacement motor for this kit on our site but am waiting on pricing info based on your previous question. It could be the sensors on the door of your RV…

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Answer 5

Thats definitely a gear box issue. Do you know which specific RV steps you have on your RV?

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Answer 6

For a double step that is 24 inches wide and is a manual pull out step we have the part #SMFP-2100 which is pretty similar to the #LC353543 without the motor.

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Answer 7

A clicking motor on your Tread Lite Electric Double Steps #LC353543 or #LC353621 is indicative there is an issue with the motor not sensing the proper amperage at the end of the extension cycle, which is what tells it to shut off when it is finished…

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Answer 8

To bench test the Motor #LC183058 on your Lippert Electric Tread Lite Step #LC353620 you can simply connect the motor wires a 12 volt battery source to operate the motor. The motor is reverse polarity so you can run it in and out by alternating the…

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Answer 9

The module I can see in your picture is the #LC334850. Which means he correct motor replacement is part #LC183058.

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Answer 10

The Brophy Scissor Steps #SS04 that you referenced have a universal-type design so they will fit a wide variety of different applications. If the bottom of the door on your Expedition motor home measures between 31 inches and 40 inches above the…

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Answer 11

The replacement motor you need is the #LC183058 for the Lippert Tread Lite steps #LC353543 that you referenced. It could be the sensors on the door of your RV that's either failed or fallen off. You might check there to verify that the magnets…

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Answer 12

In order to test the motor on what I assume are set of Lippert Kwikee Electric Steps, you will first want to sever the yellow and red wires on the motor. Once you do this you will then need to obtain access to a 12 volt power source you know…

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