Why won t my motorhome steps retract?

Sometimes, the steps will not retract if the door and door frame magnet switches aren’t perfectly aligned. There is often an override switch that allows the steps to stay extended when parked. Make sure the switch is in the auto position or the steps will not function automatically from the door switch.

Are there any problems with the Newmar Dutch star coach?

This post, Newmar Dutch Star Problems, is one of the most popular posts on our website. And I suspect it is due to people searching about problems with Newmar coaches. I was asked if I had second thoughts about purchasing a Newmar coach. Absolutely not. This was my reply:

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.

Why are there so many problems with Newmar?

Suppliers cut corners to squeeze out more margin. New labor not as skilled throughout the supply chain and the final assembly. Pressure to get product out the door to meet the increase in demand.

Is it safe to own a Newmar motorhome?

Maybe you shouldn’t own a motorhome. Sound advice if you are expecting a zero-defect experience with your Newmar coach or with any brand of coach for that matter. This post, Newmar Dutch Star Problems, is one of the most popular posts on our website.

Suppliers cut corners to squeeze out more margin. New labor not as skilled throughout the supply chain and the final assembly. Pressure to get product out the door to meet the increase in demand.