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Mannually retracting the entry step.

I have a '94 U320 with a pneumatic step, the only time the step retracts is with the coach engine starts (with adequate air pressure).  Does anyone know of a way to retract the step 'manually'?  When the coach is stored (uncovered), the step has a tendency to fill with water.
1994 GV320

Re: Mannually retracting the entry step.

Reply #1 –
if you go to Barry Beam's page on links for all  equipt on coach and open up the modifications section you will find in there  a way to wire the step to stay up when parked. I have done it and it works on my 2000. I have also taken the step apart to redo the metal framework of it and seal. I also drilled 2-- 1/4" holes on the bottm edge to allow water to drain out. It is not a well thought out design and does need to be rebuilt.
John
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Re: Mannually retracting the entry step.

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Quote from: bluMoose –
I have a '94 U320 with a pneumatic step, the only time the step retracts is with the coach engine starts (with adequate air pressure).  Does anyone know of a way to retract the step 'manually'?  When the coach is stored (uncovered), the step has a tendency to fill with water.

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Re: Mannually retracting the entry step.

Reply #3 –
bluMoose,

Since your coach is stored, the air pressure will leak down.  Once that has happened, lift up on the front of the step and push it closed.  It will stay there till air pressure is restored.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
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Re: Mannually retracting the entry step.

Reply #4 –
Step uses 12-volt power to keep step up in closed position. Wiring a 'bypass' switch to raise step with ignition off consumes some battery power, so it may not be the best way for long term use.

Drill holes in bottom edge and side to drain any water that gets into step. Also seal rivets and edge to keep water out.

Inside step slide and outside step can be manually moved if air tank is depleted below about 30 psi.