Replacing a Kwikee Step Motor
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2024
- If your Kwikee Electric RV Step has stopped working (makes no motor sound), or else makes a loud buzzing sound while only partially closing the steps, an RV repair shop might try to sell you a complete gear/motor assembly (for around $400 installed), or worse, an entire new set a steps (for somewhere around $800!).
More likely than not, all you really need is a simple replacement motor (well under $100 online), and it's really a pretty easy job to replace it yourself--- even an old RVer girl can do it!
Here's a link to the motor I bought on Amazon for my Series 32 Two-Step electric Kwikee steps: amzn.to/29mXX64
To complete this job, you'll need a #10 socket and socket wrench, and some gear grease (such as Lucas X-Tra Heavy Duty): amzn.to/29mYDbh
While the video shows me struggling to remove the Cotter and Clevis Pin ( amzn.to/29FB1wu ), in the end, it was not necessary as I learned a trick for removing the motor while leaving the pin intact-- use your knee to hold the steps up and relieve the pressure on the gear while pulling the motor and it will easily come right off!
These motors tend to wear out every few years, so it's a good idea to always keep a spare on board. Now that I've replaced my first one, the second should be a super-easy 10-minute job!
Here's a link to the complete Kwikee Step Service Manual that will give you complete details on part numbers and installation instructions:
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Hope this video helps! Happy Trails!
Thank you so much! Your knee move is what I needed to replace my motor. Watched numerous vids that didn't help . You are the bomb!!!
This is one of the clearest videos I have seen in a while. After watching this and then doing the same repair on my coach - I would have been REALLY embarrassed if I had paid someone to do this job. Often times coach repairs can be daunting. But step motors seem to fail all to often and 'who knew' it was so easy to fix. It would be several hundred dollars to fix this at the RV dealer - not counting the weeks that it would spend on their lot until they got around to it.
The best step by step video of replacing the motor. Great work!! I'm starting my repair now. This video really helped. I've seen others but they don't show you exactly what to do and when to do it. Thank you!
WOW!!! Thank you for walking me through this process. I watched the video, ordered the part on Amazon and bam...3 days later I had my stairs operational again. Thanks to this video, I saved alot of money doing it myself. As a women, it was nice to have a fellow female showing me how it's done.
Lynn has given the best explanation of the Kwikee Motor replacement I have ever seen. I go thru this yearly. I have a 2008 Fleetwood Revolution and this is a common problem with all Kwikee step systems. I carry a spare motor assembly to fix while I am on the road.
Outstanding Video. Exact problem and fix for my 2013 Tiffin Allegro. You did a wonderful job pointing out the socket size and the fact that you dont have to mess with the clevis joint. After watching your video, I went out and replaced my step motor and fixed my problem in 15 mins and $67 motor off Amazon. Cant thank you enough.
Love that you tackling this on your own!
I’ve had mine go out a couple times. Use bicycle “wet lube” on the actual step joints. Most of the motor wear comes from those not me greased and “loose”.
I'm so very impressed that you would tackle this project and let alone film it while your working on it. Great job and thanks so much for taking to time to put this content out on RUclips.
I had a little different problem with my Kwikee steps. I was driving in a Mexico parking lot and hit a pot and went down with a loud thump. I didn't realize at the time, but I had hit my Kwikee steps. Well shortly I found out they didn't close properly and I began to work.
I took out the cotter pin and tried moving the steps by hand (with-out the motor linkage connected) and found out the metal frame bracket had been bent. I straighten out the frame and sprayed lubricant on all the moving parts and it worked great again by hand. Now I only had to put the cotter pin back in.
I spent at least two hours trying everything possible to get the cotter pin back into the clevis on the linkage and it just wouldn't go. Finally I figured out that if I removed the travel limit stop bolts on each side of the steps, (these allow you to position the stops so the steps are flat when they stop) I could move the steps past normal travel by hand and then the cotter pin went in easily. I hope this helps someone who has the same problem. Thanks for the links to purchase the replacement motor on-line. Cheers.
Even though you aren't with us any longer I wanted to say thanks for the video. Replaced our motor today and this made it easier.
Jim C what do you mean “not with us”?
@@scrippslarry Lynn passed.... 😪
SDW So So sad! 😢
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We are so thankful for your awesome, very informative video! Our step on our Ekko decided to bite the dust the night before a trip (just the way it goes huh?)... at least know I know I can replace the motor if I can find one locally. If not, Mr Amazon will send one for when we return. Thank you.
I just repaired our existing steps motor thanks so your exceptional step by step video! Thank you very much for making and sharing this video!
Excellent video. Clear, specific narration, logical progression, no extraneous remarks nor wandering tangents. I come from the aviation world, where concise instruction and communication is a hallmark of the professional, and you've nailed it! Now on to my questions. Did you already determine that the motor was a problem by testing the various wiring connections, the ignition override and ground? How had you narrowed it down to a motor failure? I have a Tiffin coach with series 41 Kwikee steps that is being cantankerous and I'm reluctant to throw money at bad service facilities in my region. Thanks for the best video on topic so far!
From my previous reading on this problem, the motor is 90% of step failures. That ugly sound it makes was the "kicker" for me. When she showed the prob and the steps made that sound, I knew it was my exact same problem.
My advise, spend the $67 on Amazon and 15 mins to replace motor. Just my 2 cents from a fellow Tiffin owner.
Thanks for the tip Chuck Hare... I'm waiting on a wiring pig tail for testing of the kwikee using a 12 volt battery and running each phase of the logic to see what part has failed. My symptoms include sporadic operation and could be the controller at fault.
I recently had to replace the gear and linkage assembly on my 2007 Navion Kwikee steps. Much more affordable doing it yourself. Great work!
This lady made this process a cake walk. Thanks a lot.
Excellent information as my step motor is doing the exact same thing! Great job!
Great Video, followed your video and my steps are working again. Best video for step motor on You Tube.
Mine are making the exact same noise,thanks for a well done video you saved me some time for sure!!
A handy woman great job. My 05 bounder won’t work step moves just a little bit.
You are so smart.My husband and I are so new at all of this .I stress every time we take our Motorhome out .I wish you were close to me or in my family to tach me
Outstanding!! Stay safe, Martha
Well done repair and video.
Mine did the same, but the drive gear on the gear box had broken teeth. The RV is 1998, so I replaced both box and motor
Thank you! Worked like a charm!
Nice video tutorial Winnie. This helped alot.
I forced my pin out. Hoping it goes back together. Lol! Was really trying to keep all of my personal parts in tack.
Great job, I have a 1999 Winnebago 39 ft Adventure 2 step, any one know what series that is? I was a bit worried when they locked down at the camp site but this helped a ton to realize I didn't have a major problem. Thanks
Hey Rick-- just download the Kwikee Step Service Manual (link is above in the video description). Just measure the width of your steps and it will tell you which series of steps you have.
To remove the clevis pin I push up on the steps to take the pressure off the clevis pin and it comes right out.
My Kwikee steps are stuck in the extended position. If I can get the motor off will that release the steps so that they can be manually retracted, making the coach safe to drive?
• Tiefa yes. Removing the motor (specifically the gear sitting atop the motor) will allow the steps to move freely. Just have a bungee or two to tie them up into retracted position.
Thank you. Same problem. I hope I do this as well as you.
Wow! Nice job.
Great job! What year is your View?
It's a 2007. I believe the Series 32 steps are on all View/Navions regardless of year.
I've replaced my motor and lubricated the step. It still doesn't go in and out all the way. If the steps are detached, the arms move freely. What's next?
Lynn has passed away.
Jim C oh no! So sad to hear that!!
Nicely done!
Help I've got to get this off. How do u get that off. it snaps in but how does it come out? I'm afraid I'm gonna break it. Please someone
s buchanan could you be more specific about what is stuck?
How did u pull the pigtail on the motor
s buchanan just a pinch and pull. I can't recall if the plug had pinches on both sides or just one on the top, but squeeze that/those in and then the plug should pull apart
i pulled and pinched. this is crazy, i need 3 hands
Sure helps me. Thank you.
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