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06-24-2009, 12:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 22' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 370
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Steps drop down while driving 1962 Flying Cloud
The steps on our Flying Cloud occasionally drop down while we are driving. Other than that they are solid, work pretty well and operate normally. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
FLYNCLD
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06-24-2009, 12:33 PM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Originally Posted by FLYNCLD
The steps on our Flying Cloud occasionally drop down while we are driving. Other than that they are solid, work pretty well and operate normally. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
FLYNCLD
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I know how to fix that problem! I will buy the trailer! I sooooo badly want a 62 flying cloud!
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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06-24-2009, 12:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1981 22' Excella II
Currently Looking...
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Colbert
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: 1948 22' Liner
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Greetings FLYNCLD,
I have had several steps on different models drop down while driving. If yours releases by pulling out the front metal in the center of the step, you might can take some pliers and bend slightly to tighten while in the closed position...it worked for me on 3 different trailers. Hope that helps.
Best Regards,
Levon
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06-24-2009, 12:59 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,177
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My safari has a metal strip running across the front of the step when closed. There is a small metal bracket welded to this strip that holds the step up. if you have the same thing you need to look at the bracket and determine if it's worn out or bent. If bent you can take a hammer or something like that and bang it back just a little, so it engages the step better. Too much and you will have a hard time opening it!
If worn/ rusted out, you will need to have one made up and attached to replace it.
If you have a completely different set-up from that...
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Good luck,
Rich
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06-24-2009, 01:11 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 22' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 370
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Thanks for your help...mine does pull out from the center, so I will try tightening it up with a bigger hammer!!
And no..she's not for sale! LOL
FLYNCLD
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06-24-2009, 08:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Rich, If your step is like mine on the '60, it's all about the little metal clip. Check this post by Mark Doane. Mark's infinite knowledge base has helped me out of a jam more than once.
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06-25-2009, 09:09 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,177
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Thanks Sugarfoot,
The pics say it all. That's one thing I haven't taken any shots of, myself. I lucked out. My step works like a charm. When I pull out on the handle it shoots out and locks into place nine out of ten times, without any assistance.
Sweet!
I love Elvis. A pre '57 is my destiny. I just know it.
Rich
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