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Step Switch

My coach, sitting in my drive levels with the step almost touching the ground. I can see some need to be able to switch off the step, but FT didn't provide the facility. Anyone here have any pointers as to how to wire it, and where to find the wires?
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Step Switch

Reply #1 –
Quote from: toyman –
Anyone here have any pointers as to how to wire it, and where to find the wires?

Here's one thread.  I'll search for more after dinner

How to wire electric step to keep retracted

eta another Xtreme steps again

U295 step

and more from Barry's site (covers air step in addition to the Kwikee electric, not knowing which you have) Foretravel Motorhome technical help and information links
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Step Switch

Reply #3 –
I installed this switch when I got our coach 4 yrs ago and love the fact I can decide which way I want it. The only problem with it all is once your air has depleted the step may drop down as that is what holds it up (or down)
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: Step Switch

Reply #4 –
Thanks for the replies. Gotta find the wires now !
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Step Switch

Reply #5 –
Here is my "override switch" so I can choose to retract the step or not with the ignition off. Installed on the forward bulkhead of the passenger side front bay. Work done at FOT total cost $75
2002 U320 40Ft  MC # 15759
Coach # 5995
Previous coaches
2002 U320 coach  #5941
1996 U270 coach #4808

Re: Step Switch

Reply #6 –
 I put our switch on the panel to right of door when you go up steps. Seemed to be the most obvious place and easy to get at.
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: Step Switch

Reply #7 –
Thanks once again. Went out and looked, as I suspected, my step is a Kwikee electric, not air. Pulled the dash panel in months of the pass seat....my eyes rolled back in my head, no way to figure out where the step wiring is. Think it may become a deferred project....until my next trip thru Nac.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Step Switch

Reply #8 –
Quote from: toyman –
Went out and looked, as I suspected, my step is a Kwikee electric, not air. Pulled the dash panel in months of the pass seat....my eyes rolled back in my head, no way to figure out where the step wiring is.

Do you have ANY switch (likely unlabeled) on the dash panel which operates the step?  Some coaches have a single switch that gives you control over whether the step always operates with the door or stays out as long as the ignition isn't on (last out mode).

Wiring for the step should go to the white magnet sensor mounted near the bottom of the door hinge.  That sensor is what controls the step in/out with the door.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Step Switch

Reply #9 –
Michelle, I too am thinking of installing a switch to retract the steps when we are parked.
 I tried the magnet trick and jumper wires on the magnetic door sensor but couldn't get the steps to retract. Have the original electric steps for our 2003 U320. What am I missing?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Step Switch

Reply #10 –
On the Kwikee step wire harness there are 4 wires in the harness. One is the 12 volt power for the step one is an ignition hot, believe 12 volts and one is for a remote switch to supply the 12 volts to the brain, think it is white and the brown if I remember correct goes to the magnetic switch on the door. This is on my to do list when I get around to it.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Step Switch

Reply #11 –
I found the Kwikee schematic on the net. Looks like a piece of cake, once I can find the correct white wire, have any idea how many white wires ther are in this beast ? Looks like the thing to find is the 4 prong plug from Kwikee.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Step Switch

Reply #12 –
That plug should be within a foot or 2 of the controller brain box of the step which is mounted to the base of the step
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Step Switch

Reply #13 –
Thanks ! Even I SHOULD be able to find that plug ! If it isn't to cold tomorrow, only getting up to the low 60's.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss