How is LCI solid step measured?
How to Measure:
- Measure the height from the ground to your entry door threshold.
- Measure inside edge to inside edge of your entry door frame — rounding up to the nearest even number. This will determine if you need the 26” or 30” Solid Step assembly.
Why does my step not retract when I start my motor?
Causes of a step not retracting when the motorhome’s motor is started might be a relay fault/failure, a fuse failure, an operating-switch problem, or a wiring fault. Your step can be manually extended and retracted successfully, indicating that its motor is working OK.
What is the trigger for the automatic step?
Automatic steps are triggered by the opening and closing of your entry door (or screen door). There are two switches that control the expanding and retracting of the step. Switch #1 (step trigger) is magnetic. It triggers the step to open when the door is opened and it closes the step when the door closes.
How does an automatic step on an RV work?
Automatic RV Steps Automatic RV steps automatically extend when the door opens and immediately retract on their own as soon as the door closes. This is made possible thanks to the magnetic switch located at the bottom part of the frame and door. They also automatically retract when you start the ignition.
When do you retract the steps in your RV?
When we are driving for the day, our RV has a fail-safe system that retracts the steps whenever the ignition is on. In addition, we also turn the step switch to the ON position. This way when we park in a parking lot or some other roadside stop in our travels, the steps only go out when we open the door and then they retract when we close the door.
Automatic steps are triggered by the opening and closing of your entry door (or screen door). There are two switches that control the expanding and retracting of the step. Switch #1 (step trigger) is magnetic. It triggers the step to open when the door is opened and it closes the step when the door closes.
When we are driving for the day, our RV has a fail-safe system that retracts the steps whenever the ignition is on. In addition, we also turn the step switch to the ON position. This way when we park in a parking lot or some other roadside stop in our travels, the steps only go out when we open the door and then they retract when we close the door.
Automatic RV Steps Automatic RV steps automatically extend when the door opens and immediately retract on their own as soon as the door closes. This is made possible thanks to the magnetic switch located at the bottom part of the frame and door. They also automatically retract when you start the ignition.
What to do if your steps are on an automatic system?
We don’t know if your steps are on a manual system or an automatic electrical system, so here are some suggestions for each: If you have a manual step system then the repair might be simple. Start by lubricating all the moving parts, and visually inspect all the parts. Look for obstructions and bent or broken parts.
