Where did the motor on my 2006 Bounder come from?
The motor on my 2006 Bounder was made by AM Equipment and I found it online here. I was able to call the factory at (541) 327-1546 and they were kind enough to ship me one at a very reasonable price (more than $100 less than Camping World quoted me for the same part).
Why is my drivers side slide out on my Bounder 35R?
I just bought a 2004 Bounder 35R. When I got it the drivers side slide went out and wouldn’t go back in. The dealer said a “shear pin” was broken and the other one was coming loose. They replaced both and lubricated the slide.
What is Service Bulletin sba0267 for Fleetwood?
If you have an Electric Slideout Fleetwood has a service bulletin SBA0267 that explains the lift kit. I have a Monaco Camelot which has a balky roadside bedroom slide. I discovered that the gasket underneath was binding–it had come loose at a corner and was folded under the slide floor.
How to do a Relearn on a PassLock system?
To perform a relearn on a Passlock system, make sure there is a fully charged battery in the vehicle. The battery will be used for 30 minutes without the alternator available for charging. Connect a battery charger to the battery to ensure power is available while programming.
Where is the theft deterrent module located in a passkey?
Passkey II – The Passkey II system has the Theft Deterrent Module (TDM) function stored in the Body Control Module (BCM). The TDM portion of the BCM will validate the resistive chip in the ignition key.
Where is the override switch on an automatic step?
The magnetic switch is located in the lower portion of the door frame and is triggered when a magnet in the door passes in front of it. If the magnet in the door is not perfectly aligned with the switch in the door frame when the door is closed the step won’t activate. Switch #2 (override switch).
Why do electric steps know to open or close?
The steps know to open or close because a magnet on the door opens or closes the reed switch on the door frame. If the magnet has fallen off or moved significantly, that’s your problem. If that’s not it, you may need a new reed switch, a stronger magnet, or a new controller, though these are not a common problems.
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.
The magnetic switch is located in the lower portion of the door frame and is triggered when a magnet in the door passes in front of it. If the magnet in the door is not perfectly aligned with the switch in the door frame when the door is closed the step won’t activate. Switch #2 (override switch).
How do electric steps and running boards work?
These Electric Steps & Running Boards are triggered by your vehicle’s factory door sensor, so when you open your door they drop to a convenient stepping height, when you close your door they retract. Weekends are made for rock crawling and backcountry roads. Having a lift kit can help you go fur
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.
Why do I need an electric side step?
The increased drop makes cab entry and exit easier for the vertically challenged and the optional extension kit for electric side steps can lower it even more. They have a wider surface than many fixed steps, and they have a non-slip texture, maintaining grip even in wet conditions.
What to do if your steps are not working?
Do not forget to check for faulty parts or bad connections to the door switch sensor and the on/off switch to the steps. If you still cannot determine what the problem is then contact the step manufacturer and/or Jayco for help. If that fails to bring results, then you will have to take the RV to a competent RV repair facility. Hope that helps.
What should I do if my electric steps stop moving?
Before messing with the motor or the controller, the first thing to check is the steps themselves. The motor stops when there’s too much strain on it (that’s how it knows to stop at full in or out). Try lubricating the steps well (see above) at all the moving joints and see if they move in and out if you help them — if so, they may be binding
Why are my entry steps on my Bounder not working?
HELP! I just had my entry steps replaced a month ago on my 2014 Bounder & they worked fine until a few days ago when, after a long drive, they worked fine initially but then suddenly won’t extend at all! They make no sound & all efforts to search out a lose wire or a fuse have been in vain.
The motor on my 2006 Bounder was made by AM Equipment and I found it online here. I was able to call the factory at (541) 327-1546 and they were kind enough to ship me one at a very reasonable price (more than $100 less than Camping World quoted me for the same part).
What to do if your steps won’t come out?
Some have 2, one for the power and one for switches on the door. If the one on the door is not working, the steps will not operate. Good luck. There is a troubleshooting pdf document you can download HERE that may be of help to you.
Before messing with the motor or the controller, the first thing to check is the steps themselves. The motor stops when there’s too much strain on it (that’s how it knows to stop at full in or out). Try lubricating the steps well (see above) at all the moving joints and see if they move in and out if you help them — if so, they may be binding
Why are my steps won’t retract?
Thanks for the offer but we’ll be in Indiana that weekend. I will be at the Six State rally in MO. the week before. It did turn out to be the magnetic switch that caused the problem. I took a magnet out of one of my screw drivers and inserted it in the plastic housing and stuffed it full of paper to wedge the magnet toward the sensor.
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.
Why are the steps on my coach not retracting?
Getting ready to go on a trip and when I went out to the coach this morning to check the refrigerator I found the steps out and won’t retract . I even started her up to make sure that the voltage was OK with the system, I just put in a new motor and controller about a month ago and has been working perfectly fine until this morning.
What was the length of a 1996 Bounder?
1996 Note Motorhomes Length M-28T (Chevrolet) 28’6″ M-28T (Ford) 28’6″ M-30E (Chevrolet) 30’6″ M-30E (Ford) 30’6″
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.
When did the first Bounder motorhome come out?
A brand named from a suggestion of a journalist, Fleetwood Enterprises built the first Bounder motorhome in 1985. Between 20.5 and 40 feet in length, Bounder Class A motorhomes providing a choice of gasoline or diesel engines. The Bounder line of recreational vehicles has continued to be a popular motorhome for campers and vacationing families.
When did the first Fleetwood Bounder come out?
In addition to previous equipment, model 38Z includes Washer/Dryer, levelers, and back-up camera. A brand named from a suggestion of a journalist, Fleetwood Enterprises built the first Bounder motorhome in 1985. Between 20.5 and 40 feet in length, Bounder Class A motorhomes providing a choice of gasoline or diesel engines.
