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Front step problem

The front step on my 1999 U320 will not close when engine started and door is closed.  It is an air actuated step but where do I find the controls to fix or replace? 
Thanks.
Richard Anderson
Richard and Marylen Anderson
1999 U320 40'

Re: Front step problem

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The front step on my 1999 U320 will not close when engine started and door is closed.  It is an air actuated step but where do I find the controls to fix or replace?
 
Take a look at these previous discussion threads for some possible answers.
http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=6936.msg29834#msg29834

http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=4487.msg17952#msg17952
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
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Re: Front step problem

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Is this a new problem that suddenly happened?
Control valve is behind step.

Re: Front step problem

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Thanks for the information.  I'll check out the control valve and see what I find.
Richard Anderson
Richard and Marylen Anderson
1999 U320 40'

Re: Front step problem

Reply #4 –
perhaps the contact on the screen door is not making contact, with it's
counterpart mounted in the stairwell, when the door is closed.

Installation of solenoid valve to control front step

Reply #5 –
Several weeks ago I posted a request for help on a front step problem.  The problem has been solved by installing a new solenoid valve and pressure regulator/gauge which I bought from Foretravel.  The new valve looks much different than the old one ( on a 1999 U320).  The solenoid valve is made by Norgren.  The new one is somewhat longer than the old one and does not come with any instructions.  However,  it is not difficult to figure out.  The electrical connection is also somewhat different.  The new valve will not mount in the same spot as the old one.  I had to use a piece of 2x4 to move it out from the back of the step compartment so the increased length could be accommodated.  The existing hoses were used with no problem and the pipe connections were taken off the old valve and use on the new one.  I took the air pressure down to zero on the coach so I wouldn't have any problems.  After installing I started the engine and after the air pressure built up I adjusted the pressure regulator until the step closed.  This whole process took me several hours but now the step works.  Hooray.
Richard and Marylen Anderson
1999 U320 40'

Re: Installation of solenoid valve to control front step

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Richard,

Job well done. 
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: Installation of solenoid valve to control front step

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I had one of the struts that open and close the step fail on me. It was a couple hour project to repair only because the c clamp on the rear bolt was so small and against the wall of the step box. I finally got it on.  The moral of the story which was not highlighted in the original post is to make sure you air all the way down prior to removing air operated items or air lines.

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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
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Re: Installation of solenoid valve to control front step

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On 9/22/2010 7:53 AM, John Sichenze wrote: 
I had one of the struts that open and close the step fail on me. It was a couple hour project to repair only because the c clamp on the rear bolt was so small and against the wall of the step box. I finally got it on. The moral of the story which was not highlighted in the original post is to make sure you air all the way down prior to removing air operated items or air lines.
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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
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Yes, I knew Jim. He was going out on a trip and slid under for just a quick check of something or other.  Sad
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Front step problem

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I guess we all need to pay attention here, I also got stuck under my MCI once, I was in my shop, and luck was with me as my employee was there also, I yelled, he quickly connected the shop air line to the air line on the bus, and it filled the system, I crawled out, AMEN etc.!
Dave