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Step Extended When Coach is in Storage? How to retract step on 06 Phenix?

I have a Foretravel 2006 Phenix and I am trying to have the step retract while  it
is in storage.  The step retracts while the ignition key is on and door is closed
but I have no idea how to get it to retract while it is setting in storage  and not being
used.  Hopefully someone on the forum can offer some advice.

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Larry

Re: Step Extended When Coach is in Storage? How to retract step on 06 Phenix?

Reply #1 –
Larry, use the "serch' Function in the upper right hand corner and serch for "step bypass". Many posts on this subject.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Step Extended When Coach is in Storage? How to retract step on 06 Phenix?

Reply #2 –
Our 2004 U270, with one step, worked like that. Once the key was turned off, and the door was opened, the step stayed out until the key was turned on and the door was shut. There was no provision to shut the step with the key off.  It worked that way from the factory.
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

Re: Step Extended When Coach is in Storage? How to retract step on 06 Phenix?

Reply #3 –
I believe they all work like that unless installed a bypass switch.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Step Extended When Coach is in Storage? How to retract step on 06 Phenix?

Reply #4 –
Larry, I think your steps are electric.  If you can find the wiring diagram for them there should be a switch you can add that will make the steps work as they do with the ignition off as they do when it is on.

Our steps (not OEM) work that way.  Manual attached.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Step Extended When Coach is in Storage? How to retract step on 06 Phenix?

Reply #6 –
I do have an unmarked switch that is located next to the step cover control switch
that is by the co-pilot seat near the a/c heater controls for the co-pilot.
However, It does not seem to affect anything and I have no idea what it does
since it is not labelled.

My personal opinion on controlling the operation of this step to over ride the existing
controlling protocols would be to have it operate using the keyless entry system.
It would simultaneously lock all of the bay doors, lock the entry door and, if the switch was
activated, retract the step.
JMHO

I am going back over to the storage facility today to see if I can use the unloader valve
on the air feed to retract it.

thanks for all of the help.
larry