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Title: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry steps or
Post by: Ray Reeves on September 05, 2011, 01:20:08 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 74201 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74201)
We were planning to move today, but my Quikee steps are out and I can find no way to manually roll them in. I have checked the fuse and all connectios I can find but nothing woreks. Please advise if you can help. We are in Toppinish Washington.

Thanks in advance,
Ray

Allure 31694

Title: Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: Travman100_3 on September 05, 2011, 01:38:02 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 74202 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74202)
You may be able to get it to retract by tapping on the motor. I have not had to do that but I have read other posts where folks were able to get it to retract while tapping on the motor while the door is being closed.

Check this link:

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/20310852/srt/pa/pging/1.cfm (http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/20310852/srt/pa/pging/1.cfm)
Ray

2000 Intrigue 11040
Title: Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: Larry F on September 05, 2011, 01:46:02 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 74204 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74204)
One way is to crawl under the steps and disconnect the linkage with a wrench. Then, manually push the steps in and bungie it closed so they won't slide out when you are traveling.

Larry, 03 Allure, 30856
Title: Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: Bo Lee on September 05, 2011, 02:08:58 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 74206 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74206)
On my 2000 Magna the step switch in the door is ground. Sometimes the switch will losen up and lose ground and then the step will not work or the step will go in and out.
Check the switch for a good connection. I attached a extra wire at the switch. switch to ground and then the step works much better.

Bo Lee

2000 Magna #5896



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From: Larry F

To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 5, 2011 10:46 AM Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry steps or force them in?

One way is to crawl under the steps and disconnect the linkage with a wrench. Then, manually push the steps in and bungie it closed so they won't slide out when you are traveling.

Larry, 03 Allure, 30856



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Title: Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: DEAN_1 on September 06, 2011, 11:44:11 am
Yahoo Message Number: 74232 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74232)
On my rig, I can pass a magnet by the door frame mounted switch and the steps will retract or extend and remain good for about six months.

Dean

95 Magna 5280
Title: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: Ray Reeves on September 06, 2011, 12:04:26 am
Yahoo Message Number: 74220 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74220)
Thanks to those who responded to my post. It appears that the motor is bad. I took the advise to crawl under and take the push rod off. Then a coupld of bungies and I am good to go.

Thanks for the ressponses.

Ray Allure 31694

Title: Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: Buck on September 06, 2011, 06:49:21 am
Yahoo Message Number: 74224 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74224)
Ray...

Kwickee won't sell you a new motor... They will only sell you a "kit" with a new controller, motor, etc for well over $200.00... I got a replacement motor at the local used auto parts yard...
I Removed the motor and took it with me... The used parts guy identified it as a right-rear window motor from a '94 Lincoln Town Car... Sold me one for $25.00...

buck

k7wn, '99magna5653, Cat C10, Allison HD4060, SantaFe toad

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Title: Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: Robert Huffhines on September 06, 2011, 08:50:43 am
Yahoo Message Number: 74226 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74226)
Just replaced my motor and gear box for around $100.00. Got it from Crestview RV in Georgetown. Didn't have to buy the controller. Would have been nice to replace the motor only but didn't know where the motor came from.

Robert Huffhines
2007 Tribute 81042

From: buck

To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 5:49 AM Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step

Ray...

Kwickee won't sell you a new motor... They will only sell you a "kit" with a new controller, motor, etc for well over $200.00... I got a replacement motor at the local used auto parts yard...
I Removed the motor and took it with me... The used parts guy identified it as a right-rear window motor from a '94 Lincoln Town Car... Sold me one for $25.00...

buck

k7wn, '99magna5653, Cat C10, Allison HD4060, SantaFe toad

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Title: Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: Orlan on September 06, 2011, 12:57:59 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 74240 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74240)
I beleive your entry step is different than mine but my step failed a couple of years ago. I took the motor off the rig and found the manufacturer and part number on the motor. I searched on the internet for that company and found they had an order department. They shipped me a new motor including the gearbox for about $25. It was easy to install.
Unfortuantly I can not find the contact I used but found Kwikee would not sell motors just as someone mentioned.

Orlan

2006 Inspire, 51701
Title: Re: Can someone please tell me of a way to disconect the endtry step
Post by: Travman100_3 on September 06, 2011, 04:35:15 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 74255 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/74255)
This link has additional resources for the motor, a company called AM Equipment, they have a web site with pictures of their motors. Or, if you call them they will help you to identify the correct motor.
AM Equipment at 541-327-1546 http://www.amequipment.com/ (http://www.amequipment.com/)
Ray

2000 Intrigue 11040