Troubleshooting RV Steps Being Down When they Should Be up After the Installation of a new Motor

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Installer new unit but stairs are down when they should be up help??

asked by: Bob

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The most common reason that your steps may be going the opposite way they should after installing the Replacement Lippert Components 5:1 Gearbox With Motor for RV Steps # LC62FR is due to the actuating arm being in the wrong position during installation.

I have included a video on the installation of the Replacement Lippert Components 5:1 Gearbox With Motor for RV Steps # LC62FR, at about the 3:05 mark he touches on the positioning of the arm for installation.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

I checked with Lippert and the part number you mentioned corresponds with the Revolution Kwikee step and the replacement control module you need then is the part #LC363985.

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Answer 2

The correct step control for you is the Lippert Components Kwikee Step Control with Override and PKD part #LC379605 based on the part number you mentioned and the picture you mentioned.

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Answer 3

The correct step control for you is the Lippert Components Kwikee Step Control with Override and PKD part #LC379605, not the Lippert Components Kwikee 9510 Control for IMGL/9510 Step Control part #LC379146 or the Kwikee Revolution Step Control…

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Answer 4

Since you have the newer version "A" linkage and motor for your Kwikee double step, yes, you can replace it with the stronger motor and gearbox from Lippert that you mentioned: - Replacement Lippert Components 5:1 Gearbox With Motor…

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Answer 5

When installing the Replacement Motor #LC301695 on your Lippert Coach Steps you will first want to fully extend the steps. As you mentioned, doing this will give you much more room to work with to both remove the old motor and install the new one.…

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Answer 6

Since you need the Replacement Control Unit for Kwikee 38 Series Electric RV Steps #LC363989 I'm assuming you have 38 series steps on your 2017 Thor Windsport. The correct replacement motor for these steps would be the #LC379147.

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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Answer 9

My contact at Lippert confirmed with me that the replacement step for LCI model 168367 will be the Lippert Kwikee 27 Series Electric Step, #LC375632. The Lippert Kwikee step features an automatic shut-down is step interacts with an obstacle. The…

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Answer 10

I do have an option for you but we currently do not carry the correct replacement for your Coach Step Model 168367. Instead, I recommend repairing the steps you have now as this will be much more cost effective and won't require any drilling.…

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Answer 11

To find the fuse for your Kwikee Electric RV Step Complete Assembly #LC3658373 you'll need to trace the power wire from the switch to the battery. If you think you've found it then you can test continuity of the fuse and replace if…

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Answer 12

The correct replacement motor for your LCI motor 366043 on your Kwikee steps is Lippert Components Kwikee Motor and Screws for New IMGL Step Item #LC379147.

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