RV KwiKee Power Steps: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Everything you need to know about caring for and troubleshooting your RV Kwikee Power Steps.
Performing periodic RV maintenance on your RV KwiKee Power Steps is important and there are also some things you SHOULD NOT do to your RV KwiKee Power Steps. In this DIY, RV video, we’re going to take a comprehensive look at all the aspects of KwiKee Power Steps, taking care of them, making them safer and cover some important trouble shooting tips, if your KwiKee Power Steps are acting up and not performing like they should.
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[@RVstreet]

I know many of you who come to watch this video are having a particular problem going on with your steps right now. This video won't solve every power step issue, but it will solve 95% of them. When trying to figure out what’s going on with your steps, always start with the common issues first. Methodically check each item to eliminate what it isn't and that will reveal what the problem has to be. This video not only shows you the common things you can do to prevent problems in the first place, but if a problem does come up, you know where and how to staring looking. Throwing money at a problem is never the procedure. Diagnose the problem first. If a part has been proven to be bad, then replace that part. Controllers, motors, gear boxes and other operational parts can and do expire from age, or will not work properly when subjected to a lot of rain, humidity, salt water….like staying near beaches or salty environments ie salted roads in the winter and the most common one……lack of maintenance. So use this video as a syllabus or a workbook of sorts, to help guide you into these different areas to check when you do have a problem with your steps. And of course do these maintenance items once a year to help prevent problems from happening in the first place. Other than the parts sources I listed in the description test, here's some additional info on getting the right replacement parts...... The proper replacement motor and/or gear box sourced from an auto parts store can vary depending on your type and model of steps. Generally speaking many can be replaced with a 2006 Taurus window motor part# 742-240 but sometimes the bolt pattern isn’t correct and in one instance the 9-tooth gear was smaller then the original gear. More places to find motor & gear parts: 1) AM Equipment 402 E. Hazel St Jefferson, OR 97352, [phone] the motor is $29 plus $7 shipping. 2) Replacement step motor at AutoZone. It's a Siemens "Window Lift Motor", part# WL43003. 3) Autozone. The brand is "Siemens" The ID tag lists the following numbers: 59720-20 121899 4) A 1986-1995 Ford Taurus left front window lift motor sometimes will match. NAPA part # BK655-1395 $63.99. Also from Auto-Zone Manufactured by Dorman part# 742-206. This has a lifetime Warranty and was $49.99. On disassembly of the motor if you find the plastic plugs severely lopsided due to all the years of strain, new plugs cost $8.00 at Autozone or Amazon. Some folks that have a 25 series Kwikee step motor can replace it with a with a Dorman 742-277 window lift motor for a 1986 Ford Taurus driver side window lift motor. Taurus has a high torque motor which is why the number ends with 277 meaning high torque. AutoZone has rebuild kits for Dorman window lift gear boxes (plastic gears). Always use old motor and gear box to match to the right new one for your steps.

[@Turboromee]

My motor is making a clicking noise but it’s not moving my steps anymore. Have you experienced this issue ?

[@RVstreet]

@@Turboromee No I haven't, but more than likely the gear box is shot.

[@user-hi8uf5tg7t]

Thank you for your continued help. I’m 70 year old women just starting my full time life and knew nothing about fixing especially mechanical things. PS I know and RV Tech who likes his channel. Thanks

[@RVstreet]

I'm so glad the channel is helpful to you. As Martin would say "you can do this" 👍

[@kxrv6629]

Your video was a lifesaver! Our steps quit working the other day after 5 years of full-time use. I had watched several other KZbin videos and they weren’t specific enough to be helpful. Yours while preventative centric still have enough detail in the troubleshooting part to get me going. I’m not sure, but think it was the tapping the motor with the mallet, but I also tightened the connections. Bottom line: The steps are working again. And I lubed them off good. TFYHelp!

[@TheCasiquiare]

Thank you very much for this video, I just got problems with my RV step, suddenly stopped working, fortunately the step was retracted; I already fixed today thanks to your video, I went directly to check the ground cable and it was in the air, it came off of the ground screw. I cleaned it and re established the ground and bingo the step is working well, I took advantage to lubricate the step and now is working perfect. Thanks for your useful and educational videos.

[@tuckertruckerpatriot312]

As a Truck Driver, the safety circle walk around...is something I have used with ALL my vehicles as a GREAT Habit in driving ANYTHING! It has been a lifesaver in many instances not just on driving big rigs. Just FYI friends!

[@RVstreet]

Great tip!

[@dirtfpv]

Holy crap, you are extremely thorough. People need this. Good stuff, thank you. Sticker, round.

[@mrclay50]

I just started my RV and many things don't work after a year of sitting up including the steps so I have subscribed and will get a lot of help from your videos, thanks for the information.

[@KPCKeysDIYBuild-Install-Fix]

That is one of the most informative and coherent instructional videos I've ever seen my entire life. Clear and concise language, that makes use of returning to a point made earlier in order to facilitate acquisition of the topic. Teacher stuff, man. (I'm not a teacher but my wife is) Excellent. I'm guessing the other vids are too. I'll check them all out eventually. Thank you, thank you.

[@KPCKeysDIYBuild-Install-Fix]

And I forgot to mention your most important team member, your wife. Good job at showing steady shots of the area in question. Who does the editing? Good job there too. Thanks. I know that eats up a ton of time producing something like that video.

[@RVstreet]

Well Mike.....I always try to create informative and coherent instructional videos that returns to a point I made earlier in order to facilitate acquisition of the topic. I'm so glad you noticed that technique. You're too kewl. Yes my wife is a very important Team Member who works the camera and audio and I do the editing and updating our YT channel. thx so much for taking the time to chime in and I hope you stay with us. 💗 👍

[@jeepsandrvs]

Excellent, comprehensive video on this topic. One of the items that I am working on this winter is completing a comprehensive maintenance checklist - and then doing the maintenance work before we head out in the spring. I find that after you do an item a couple of times - you get proficient at it and it is not that big a deal. These videos help with the knowledge base greatly! Safe Travels!

[@RVstreet]

Ya most of this stuff really doesn't take that long to do in real time. Thanks again guys so much.

[@marshaadams5501]

Nice haircut Joanie 😊 I did the maintenance on George’s steps the first month after we brought him home. Now that I know I missed the gear thingy... I’ll go under and do it again! Thanks Martin!

[@LaneLarson]

Y'all are awesome. Can't get enough of your videos!

[@modabom9841]

I love your videos. You are so good at explaining everything. I love your humor. Keep up the good work. God bless you and I’m sending prayers for a good out come for your cancer.

[@rodneywheeler1239]

Great Video. My steps were stuck out. A few light taps and magic, the steps started working again. But being a preventative maintenance guy, I'm going to go ahead and order the motor and change it out, as well as do the additional cleaning and lube of all the parts in the video. You rock!

[@larryclements3504]

My step quit after not locking it down while loading for a trip. Thinking I blew a fuse I crawled under the RV several times trying to figure it out. I finally tapped the motor with a hammer a few times and that fixed the issue. Followed your cleaning and lubricant instructions and it works better than ever! Thanks for the great advice!

[@byronmcdermott3740]

Best RV channel on YT. Love it. Keep it up!

[@RVstreet]

Wow, thanks so much Byron. You're the man.

[@lyndarandall211]

Love the hair cut 🤩 As always an excellent video. Blessings, take care and stay safe 🤗🐞

[@RVstreet]

😊 thank you. 🙏

[@avatarjody]

thanks so much. the tapping worked for me. I cleaned it and lubed it. And now I know how to replace the motor when it comes time.

[@jeepsandrvs]

I went back and rewatched this video when our steps stopped working as we were leaving the Florida Keys! Ground wire was the issue. I also ordered the lubes mentioned from your link and I just love that Chain Wax lube. I am finding several uses for it. Keep up the good work Martin! Safe Travels!!

[@RVstreet]

So glad our videos are making a impact and helped you. And thank you so much for using our Amazon Store when you need things. Joanie & I can't thank you enough. 🔧 👍

[@johnmclaren7059]

Great video you guys!! We laughed so hard with that intro!!! Great tips again Martin, the step carpets were a #1 priority for us even tho our steps are the Lippert manual fold type those carpet steps are just an added safety precaution and also keep the dirt from being tracked inside! The added adjustable step I saw that you have is on our list after we experienced during our two week shake down trip. The height difference from the last step to the ground was a knee killer and after I noticed a fellow rv’er who had the same step as yours we’ve been searching for one but they are sold out like many other rv things that this massive rv surg has taken North America by storm! I’ve since built a wooden step but allowed enough space to slip in extra wood to give it a sturdy step! Like always you guys, keep the camera rolling safe journeys ! 👍🇨🇦

[@RVstreet]

Thanks guys. That intro was fun to do. I like doing quirky little stuff like that in vids. I don't like being like everybody else. It's just me.

[@jimmiller5687]

Myk I'll hmm

[@truebalsamhogs]

Well done. Very informative. Thanks for making the video.

[@bobt659]

Thank you so much. I think you just saved my steps and my wallet. Much respect to you sir.

[@lxe1986]

Thank you Martin and Joanie! We have a 38' Fleetwood Expedition. My RV steps were stuck in the "out" position. I didn't know it and I was driving through the RV gate to get propane. My gate is only 9 1/2 ft wide. As I was going through the gate, my wife started to yell at me to stop, but it was too late and I made it through the gate. I was lucky that I didn't wipe out the steps because I was only 2" or so away from the post. So with my wife's guidance, I backed the motorhome up into the RV access area so I could figure out how to get the steps back in. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. After watching your video, I got my hammer out started to use it. I hit the motor a few good times. I thought it wouldn't make a difference. Well surprise, surprise, surprise!!! When I closed the door, it started working. I felt like a little kid! I opened and closed the door a few times before it sunk in that it was actually working! Thank you for the awesome video and keep on doing the DIY stuff. We appreciate you!

[@RVstreet]

Thanks for that testimony Mark. Thank God, your wife saw those stairs out even though you barely made it. That was close. When we first start to move ANYTIME, I always ask Joanie to verify the steps are in. 🔧 👍

[@larrycox6614]

Awwww... you didn't have to do that for us. Thanks for keeping the mechanically- challenged in mind & connecting the dots for the "whys" in all of the videos you've provided.

[@RVstreet]

Our pleasure Larry 💋

[@gereshomeE]

Well shown and explained, THANK YOU! ☺

[@dirkbergstrom9751]

EXCELLENT advice, clear and concise. I subbed!

[@stephenwhite9869]

I greased my Super C Nexus Wraith with the information you provided. I bought the grease gun you suggested; it worked great. You might think about a video on braking systems used when towing a car. I use a RVi 3. Just got it. I had a RVi 2 for about 5 years. I replaced it 2 times under warranty. Otherwise it worked fine and was easy to install. I have yet to take a trip with the RV3. I bought and used your foam cannon. I have a water softener I got before your video. I was taking it in to be serviced every 2500 gallons. I thought the that the resin needed changing. They were just regenerating with salt. I paid $90.00 for the last service. With your video I will do this myself. I will now do your step service. Thanks for your maintenance tips

[@RVstreet]

I've thought about a vid on braking systems but there are so many types of set ups and applications it would be impossible for me to do that correctly since my experience is with ours which is the Ready Brute Elite. But I do appreciate your suggestion Stephen.

[@tomgaluski4605]

Thanks for another very informative maintenance video.

[@tommyg5346]

Having trouble with my steps. Knew which channel to "tune" to. I know you're now with us in spirit......great video as always.

[@RVstreet]

♥️♥️♥️

[@joesantucci317]

I'm always smiling at the end of your videos. Thanks to you and Joanie

[@RVstreet]

Our pleasure! Happy New Year. 💗

[@petercolquhoun2086]

Good info! It's also a good idea to lubricate the connecting rod that is just above the light, near the gear. It transfer all of the torque to the steps.

[@RVstreet]

Yep. Lube everything under there. Forgot to mention that item. It's the way videos go sometimes. Thanks for reminding everyone.

[@ereyes3008]

Best stair video thus far! Thank you!

[@LGBFJB46]

Love this channel!

[@RVstreet]

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[@queenme7595]

Luv it! You two rock 🎸

[@RVstreet]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@sidebyside3125]

Your videos are super helpful! Thanks!

[@johnkastelic1409]

I was looking all over for the fuse that blew out on our steps. Bought a 2005 used motorhome and as usual, there were no wiring diagrams with the coach or available from the defunct manufacturer. Your video pointed it out nicely.

[@joeblow3939]

Great info. Thanks for sharing. I once heard someone say, always carry a torque wrench with you and check your wheel lug nuts before leaving each trip. Also, check your tire pressure with a tire pressure gage even if you have a t.p.m.s. installed. 👍👍

[@kevintreon5099]

Great info. We just bought a 97 Dolphin. Steps are down all the time, driving or not. Now I know where to start. Gonna binge you guys from the beginning now.

[@robertwatkins8220]

Thank you for all your time, effort, and videos!

[@RVstreet]

Glad you like them! Thx Robert.

[@jtosti66]

Love your channel. Thank you so much.

[@mariehattenburg5560]

Martin...you almost look civilized...lol! Thanks....AGAIN...for sharing your knowledge....it sure is appreciated.

[@RVstreet]

Ya, but I'm still an animal sometimes. Growl........🐻

[@VETUSAF1]

Looking good my friend.

[@rickcampbell4920]

Another awesome video!! Love that ending!!

[@RVstreet]

Ya, that was fun to do. 😜

[@lestergalley8475]

Ha ha Martin ! I loved the start of this video! Man I loved the information you have given on the steps ! Just priceless!!!… Being a new Motorhome owner this is Awesome!… Thanks again!…… God bless you and Wife! Stay safe!

[@RVstreet]

🙏

[@claudeperrault4164]

What a great informative video! Great explanations and tips for these steps! I will save the video for future reference! Kudos to your videographer! 👍

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Claude so much 👍 Just an FYI - here's my PLAYLIST page that's packed with other vid's that you may find helpful: kzbin.infoplaylists

[@roberthaehnel3137]

Thank you for the Great video, can’t wait to get under r v & take a look at this! As an x auto tech. of 38 years and a big believer of maintenance, you taught me a lot in 20 minutes. ( P S it’s 4:00 a m in the morning, woke up & couldn’t go back to sleep, your channel came up on KZbin, now I have something to watch every morning)

[@RVstreet]

Thx Robert so much. And coming from 38yrs. as an auto tech...I'm humbled. 😜

[@davidblankenship2503]

Martin. We were just given a 2002 rv. Set for 12 years. Your channel will help us tremendously. Thanks

[@RVstreet]

Thank you David.

[@campingwiththeadamss8552]

Thank you Martin for the Class A tutorial. We are now Martinizing are new to us used 2011 Itasca Sunstar 35F that we purchased a week ago.

[@johntalbert8227]

Don't have any Kwikee steps, but I watched your video. Very detailed and informative post. Thank you.

[@phonemd1]

I've done this, your lesson was excellent.

[@jamescorcoran4684]

A great service video. Thank you!

[@RVstreet]

My pleasure!

[@acruzadventures5856]

Great video! Thank you!!

[@spacecadet4876]

You are right Martin regarding safety exiting and entering RV's. That can't be overstated. My wife has a coworker who slipped on a step and fell while entering their RV and ended up fracturing a cheekbone. Thanks for emphasizing that. Thanks again. Great video. Forgot how funny the beginning of this one was! "Makeup" right. Yeah, you do clean up good!! LOL

[@RVstreet]

Yep. Many people don't think having good step covers is important UNTIL something bad happens. And it does happen often and especially when they're wet. You always have good comments. It was fun doing the make up thing. 😜

[@spacecadet4876]

@@RVstreet Got up super early and watched a couple of your videos again. This one was spot on regarding the care and feeding of these KwiKee automatic stairs. Regarding using Chain wax lube: "Brilliant" I had to sell my motorcycle a few years ago so I thought I still had some chain wax/lube in the garage. Dang it! Must of dumped it that last time I cleaned up the garage. Well, I'll just go to the local motorcycle shop and pick up one of the smaller spray cans of chain wax. Lots of good info in this video Martin and Joannie!

[@HCW2855HCW]

I like it. Appreciate y’all.

[@johnnygonzales3211]

Excellent video thanks.

[@charlesberlanga4452]

After I watch your maintenance videos, I go do it on my coach. And yes I even get some of the recommended tools and lubricants you use.

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Charles so much. It's folks like you that make this channel possible. 👍

[@kathydembek1383]

Extremely helpful thank you!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Kathy. 💗

[@swabbievet]

Like the new hairdo and I bet it's cooler too. Another think to check if your steps start acting up is the house battery. My battery was getting low on charge and the steps were getting jerky when going in and out and eventually stopped. Once I replaced the battery the steps worked like a charm.

[@RVstreet]

Good point Carl. Yes bad or low house batt's can also be the culprit of malfunctioning steps. Yeah you. 😜

[@michaelorourke5468]

Great video Martin, exactly what I did to my steps when we purchased the coach. Now you won't have to worry any more about cleaning the hair out of the clevis pins - and you blamed it on pet hair. LOL The new you looks great Martin, can't wait for the video with Joanie cutting it off!

[@RVstreet]

I went to Great Clips. There's absolutely NO WAY I'd let Joanie cut my hair.

[@lisemacfadden3335]

Great info. Thanks!

[@RVFreeDa]

I just changed the RV Electrical cord in my RV. I’m so proud! 😂 Now for the stairs

[@rcflyer1201]

Thanks for the help. what I ran into was the pin that holds the gear assembly to the stairs was seized inside. Took quite a bit of effort to get it out without running anything.

[@markpoedtke6259]

Great information, thank you.

[@stanleybeech-vv1hg]

Thank you for sharing.

[@sassy4766]

Thanks for sharing we learned a lot.

[@Flyswamper]

Thanks so much for the video. As a bit of an amatuer video maker myself (no illusions more than mom and local flying buddies are gonna watch mine though) I realize you put a lot of effort into making this. Just wanted to say thank you and commend you for a good job. I came across it as I'm planning this weekend to start troubleshooting my steps that stopped working recently. Based on your video, I'm hoping/guessing that it is a fuse on the underside like you showed. Already checked the fuse in the main fuse box(es) and they appear good. I recently had the main engine's alternator go bad such that the voltage regulator was allowing high (higher than 14v) to all the coach's systems. Got the alternator replaced and it seems the steps might be a casualty of the over-voltage. Anyway.... I am digressing.... back to your feedback... thanks for going through all the parts and talking about how it all works. This will be most helpful as I start diagnosing mine in the next day or two. Take care!

[@RVstreet]

Glad the vid was helpful FS. Just take your time and troubleshoot all areas and I'm sure you'll find the issue. 🔧👍

[@bobhekker4060]

I liked your comment about the coach automatically pulling in the stairs when the engine is started...not so with the electric awning...but that's a story for another day. 😂

[@michaelstapleton533]

Martin always enjoy your video's. Purchased a class c couple of month's ago and already have a couple of projects to takle . liked your video on electric steps hopefully it will help me in my repair.

[@RVstreet]

I hope it all worked out for you. Thank you for watching.

[@richardberger326]

Great video, great channel. Loved the intro so much went out got myself haircut.

[@RVstreet]

You da man. 😜

[@AiBilly]

Very important thing is -----------> " Stick Around " 😊 I`m addicted to your videos. ❤

[@karlswope2331]

Great information thanks

[@ronlapierre5977]

Good job again Martin. I don’t even have those stairs and I watched to the whole video! You inspire me to keep our Vegas in tip top shape. Would love to see a video on how you keep all your information organized like you mentioned in the other maintenance video. BTW, your haircut looks great and I’m jealous cause you still have more hair than I do. 🤫

[@RVstreet]

As far as maintenance logs, I just keep a large running document. I use Adobe InDeign to do this but you could use Microsoft WORD or a basic text doc. 33 pages and growing. I enter the date, where I was at the time, what I did, parts and tools I used and any special notes. I keep this on my laptop. All my hard copies of manuals are kept in black bag but I also have additional PDF's that I have downloaded from the web in assorted folders and kept in alphabetical order. 👍

[@ronlapierre5977]

RVstreet perfect, thanks, I see you are up early too! You are retired you know! Me, not so much. Off to work. Got an addition to build before winter. Thanks for all the great videos and prompt replies.

[@dennisking8556]

You are awesome! I just got my 2017 Georgetown 364ts back from only big Ford Truck dealer that services RVs on the F53 Chasis in Cincinnati. I asked specifically to check front end and do the 30,000 mile checkup. Oil change and lube bearings on wheels. I told them the Jeep I was towing had bad wheel bearing and axle trouble after long trip. Also they have a 20 point inspection etc. I then was watching your channel for first time on TV about Air Filter changing. So I go down to where RV is stored inside open air filter housing and find almost black air filter. I called dealer service manager and he said can't believe his guy missed it. I took a photo and sent to him. Then I checked your video on lubricating front end 9 points. I go back down and sure enough it looks like they were not even touched. I have had it there 3 times before and looks like they have never greased the front end or anything else probably. Thanks to your videos I will be doing my own maintenance or checking who does it to be sure it is done correctly.

[@RVstreet]

Good for you Dennis for going back and checking their work. But WOW. And you know what's sad...I've heard this same story a LOT. This is EXACTLY why we started this channel. To show folks step-by-step how-to do things and what tools you need. You by the tools once and they pay for themselves the first time you use them. Plus the job is done right. BTW...have you watched my greasing the front end video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuleGBrgL2FgqM

[@dennisking8556]

RVstreet yes I have and I am going to go on your store website and buy those tools plus that cool valve for the drain plug when doing and maybe that soap for washing the rv

[@RVstreet]

@@dennisking8556 There ya go. thx Dennis so much and now you'll know everything is done right. 👍 🔧

[@dennisradtke8939]

Hello Martin, I also like to take care of things before they break. We are weekend campers so we keep a small pocket tablet in which we make notes, add things needed and or repaired as they come up so at the end of the trip, rip that page out and we take it in the house so we can start working on the list or prepare or what is needed to be done. As for that step motor, similar to what I have for my awning. I paid dearly for the new motor from the manufacturer. Next time I will head to the auto parts store. Thank you!

[@RVstreet]

That's the way to do it. Staying on top of this stuff. 👍

[@barneymerrill3188]

Also check with Lippert the serial number for the stairs....there has been a recall on the turn buckle linkage...mine failed/broke when I stepped on it to enter the RV after checking in at a campground and the stairs retracted from my weight and trapped my foot between the steps...good thing I had a good grip on the hand rail and door or things would of been really bad.🤠👍

[@tommycollier9172]

Thanks so much for your video I didn't know the motor was a window crank motor and I might be able to find a replacement at a auto parts

[@dovergerald1579]

Great video! Nice haircut too! But I think you can still rock the bandana.... signature rv street

[@fredtew4162]

.martin what i need to do is get me a maintenance log book going great tip!

[@darrylb4048]

Good stuff on the hair cut. Looks good.

[@kennethdebbiedavis865]

Another great and important video. I saw a step repair vid not long ago where they used a caulking hammer to “repair” them! Btw, the hair looks good! The golf swing was a great homage. Oh- the one thing? Going to redistribute storage this week and next week go for the 4-corner weigh. Also replacing stock halogen headlight bulbs with LED.

[@RVstreet]

I also replaced my stock halogen headlight bulbs with LED's. It was plug and play. Have worked great the past 4yrs. Good luck. 👍

[@kennethdebbiedavis865]

RVstreet an idea for a future video!

[@jbrosam]

Hysterical Martin

[@LyfUninterrupted]

Great video. Just had to electric motor fail on our steps. I also use Boeshield T9 lubricant/protectant to lube almost everything.

[@waynec3121]

Nice haircut, Thanks I really enjoy your videos

[@RVstreet]

I appreciate that!

[@kbrown4ou]

If your steps are stuck make sure your RV is level. Our motor home didn’t look too out of level to me when our steps got stuck closed. My wife insisted we just needed to level the RV as the steps were likely bound up. Once again, she was right.

[@littleweasel1957ify]

It's on my PM list!! Thank you 😊 Your so smart!!

[@RVstreet]

R U Subbed Kellie? I've got bunch of really good stuff coming up. Or maybe check these vid's out. They also may be helpful to ya. kzbin.infoplaylists

[@littleweasel1957ify]

@@RVstreet I'm overwhelmed with stuff!! LOL 😆 I'm on my own with getting my rig straight!! Got tpms coming next week and a duel wireless camera setup also. Need new monitoring system!! This one lies!!! LOL!!! Major PM is in full swing!! I'm watching 👀

[@RVstreet]

@@littleweasel1957ify thx Kellie. I totally understand how some people can get overwhelmed. It seems like a lot when you first start out. You've probably heard me say in some of my videos that I took 18 months to get our rig ready before we went FT. BUT....don't get overwhelmed, make yourself a punch list, put top priority things at the top of the list and then take them one at a time. Complete that item and then check it off the list. Over time you'll see that list shrink and you'll see that you're really starting to make some progress. I'm proud of the fact that you're motivated and determined to tackle these things and Major PM is in full swing. GO Kellie. 🔧 💗

[@littleweasel1957ify]

@@RVstreet Thanks for the advice!! Appreciate you guys!!

[@karenstonepretti5633]

Love the hair...you look younger and (with all due respect) smarter haha...love your channel!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Karen. And ya know....I feel smarter too. 💕

[@caseymartin6692]

Still learning from you Martin. God speed.

[@bradleymorgan8223]

We have a class c, and thankfully it has an interlock where the steps retract when you start the engine, regardless of if you have them enabled or not.

[@RVFreeDa]

Wow I really learned a lot from your video! Thanks so much!

[@RVstreet]

You are so welcome!

[@kennethbomba6689]

Good info. Thank you.

[@azimmey]

Thank You 🙏. My Tioga steps just started making a ratcheting noise when the steps go all the way in. A 09 Tioga SL.

[@danielperra5976]

I just replaced a 1996 motorhome with a new to me 2018 Thor ACE. The steps on the new unit were a concern to me because they give about 1/4" - 1/2" when I put my weight on them. The step on the old unit was rock solid, it did not give at all when weight was put on it. I see that the steps on your unit do exactly the same thing that my unit's steps do. So, now I understand that the give must be due to the more complex multiple step mechanism compared to the single step design of the old unit. Your video has shown me what I need to do to prevent the slop becoming a problem down the road.

[@RVstreet]

Yep, movement in the steps is common but that's why you support them underneath when parked. Otherwise that movement or bouncing up and down every time you step on them can cause premature wear and/or bind or break the gears in the gear box. Just support the steps and you'll be fine.

[@jerrysmith7248]

I think Joni has tamed the beast, haha! Thanks for another great video!

[@RVstreet]

She likes to think so.

[@carledmison4288]

The most excellent video! What a big help! Also your video about repairing the motor, only left with one problem... the stairs are reversed! Open the door and stairs retract, close the door and they extend... everything was put back the way it came apart, I'm confused!

[@neilrankin9945]

You never cease to amaze me on your commitment to maintaining your rig. My motorhome is 4 years old and the kwikee steps are rusting already. Do you have any suggestions for grinding the rust and repainting the steps and hinges? Thank you.

[@RVstreet]

Do not grind off rust. To abrasive. Remove any step covers, lightly sand and give it a couple three coats of black Rust-oleum. OR....I actually have a dealing with light RUST vid coming out in the near future if you want to wait and watch that first. Or do what I said above. Once re-painted, do a full service on the steps. thx Neil. 👍

[@stevenmocaby1407]

I her hair cut 👍 good work 👍

[@26computers]

Thank you❤

[@jerrysmith7248]

I love those step covers but we have a 5th wheel and have the lippert fold up steps that go inside the RV, and if they are wet it would be a mess

[@lawrenceloud4737]

Another great video, Martin. Your DIY explanations and demos are really useful. Because of you, I now carry a spare serpentine belt and water pump. Should I also get a spare stair motor ? Spare gear box ? Again, thank you for the videos.

[@RVstreet]

You can if you want but I don't think it's necessary like other critical parts. Having stairs that total fail won't strand you somewhere or make getting water impossible. I don't carry a spare motor or gear box. I just service them often. If they start to act up down the road, then maybe go ahead and get a spare, that way you'll have one if and when it totally fails.

[@MantiquesNetworkShow]

Well done. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@TheRfritz695]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. Have an issue with my steps, fuse keeps popping immediately and step won’t work. Do you think it could be the control box? Motor works independently

[@RVstreet]

I'm sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your question. Sorry