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Entry Step

With the engine off and the door closed, the entry step is extended. I am at my storage building, and I would like the step to be retracted while in storage. I cannot find a switch that will let the step be retracted with the door closed. Help. Thanks. Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: Entry Step

Reply #1 –
Quote from: LTG –
With the engine off and the door closed, the entry step is extended. I am at my storage building, and I would like the step to be retracted while in storage. I cannot find a switch that will let the step be retracted with the door closed. Help. Thanks. Larry
It does not come with one, You can add it,
On/Off Switch diagram for Electric Steps
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2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
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Reply #2 –
Barry,
Thanks for the reply. Our steps are air operated. Does that make a difference in the procedure for the switch? Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: Entry Step

Reply #3 –
Quote from: LTG –
Barry,
Thanks for the reply. Our steps are air operated. Does that make a difference in the procedure for the switch? Larry

I think this is for the air operated one.
Modify outside air step wiring to allow step to retract when ignition is off...
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Entry Step

Reply #4 –
Barry,
Thanks again,
Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: Entry Step

Reply #5 –
this 10 minute fix does the job and is simple to add
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Entry Step

Reply #6 –
So.  As I ponder doing this modification to my air step, I am wondering what happens as the air depletes itself over time.  Won't the step stay in the last position?  In other words, if I closed it with the added switch, when the air was depleted, opening the door would not be able to open the step because there was no air to change the position?  Am I thinking correctly? 
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

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Reply #7 –
Correct...  It takes air pressure to open and close.  And gravity may do its thing after air pressure is depleted.

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Correct...  It takes air pressure to open and close.  And gravity may do its thing after air pressure is depleted.
Thanks as usual, Barry.
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

Re: Entry Step

Reply #9 –
what I have done as my air depletes sooner than I would like due to a few leaks around the footbrake unit that is a bi--h to get too to tighten, is make a thin wedge in wood and just push it between step and surrounding body and once all air is gone it stays thay way-up!
I can remove the wedge and the step stays in that position. If I want to get in coach after a week or so I just grab the step and pull down and if I do not run engine and want step back up I manually push it up and replace wedge. Simple
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Entry Step

Reply #10 –
This is an update to my original post concerning my entry step. A call to Motorhomes of Texas got me an answer. To place the entry step into the closed position (air operated single step), you open the generator access door and relieve the air pressure to the step by pulling down on a knob/lever on the air pressure regulator. Then you push the step into the closed position. Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: Entry Step

Reply #11 –
Quote from: LTG –
This is an update to my original post concerning my entry step. A call to Motorhomes of Texas got me an answer. To place the entry step into the closed position (air operated single step), you open the generator access door and relieve the air pressure to the step by pulling down on a knob/lever on the air pressure regulator. Then you push the step into the closed position. Larry
I haven't searched that area...but if you find the knob/lever, please post a picture!
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

Re: Entry Step

Reply #12 –
why go to the trouble of opening the gen door etc when the simple switch you mount inside door/step area is so easy to do???
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.
 

Re: Entry Step

Reply #13 –
John,
I contacted FOT and Motorhomes of Texas about installing a switch to allow the step to be retracted when away from the motorcoach. Both service advisors said they did not have or install a switch to do that. Therefore, I have elected to go the generator door route. Thanks. Larry
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'