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02-24-2008, 06:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
1968 24' Tradewind
Northborough
, Massachusetts
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Kwikee Electric Steps
We decided to replace the entire step assembly, including the motor. Ours is a Kwikee 40 Series, two step. These are powder coated. Anyone know of a higher quality step and finish that we could order?
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02-24-2008, 07:18 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
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I get ideas from Ebay then go looking on the net to see what is what...
RV Step, RV, Trailer & Camper Parts & Accessories, Aviation Parts & Gear, All matching items for sale.
I need a new step for the Peanut, the PO moused a TT step in, it wrks but it is a pain...
I'm thinkin manual tho... 'lectric ones scare me
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02-24-2008, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pam
We decided to replace the entire step assembly, including the motor. Ours is a Kwikee 40 Series, two step. These are powder coated. Anyone know of a higher quality step and finish that we could order?
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Pam,
Most of the steps that I work on are the Kwikee products. They make a nice step that is very serviceable. There are other, much higher-end products out there, but IMHO, you will be well-served by the Kwikees.
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03-13-2008, 07:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
1968 24' Tradewind
Northborough
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,061
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Just picked them up
Hi, Ordered and just picked up the steps from the local dealer, Marty's USRV. We ended up with ordering all new including the 'brain'. Hopefully they'll go in this weekend.
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03-14-2008, 03:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Nice, keep us posted, pics are good too!
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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05-03-2008, 08:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
1968 24' Tradewind
Northborough
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,061
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Done
We ordered the replacement steps from USRV in MA. They are the correct manufacturer and model for replacing the original. The price for the steps, motor and controller ran under $600. Labor by my husband. Note that the steps unbolted easily except for the last bolt which refused to come out. Finally, the last resort was to cut it out.
Of course it worked opposite to what it should because the new controller was actually different from the original. Door opens, step is in. Door is shut, step is out. Now that didn't work! Thank goodness that my husband works in electronics and was able to correct that problem.
Now we are good to go.
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