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Have you checked the separators at each faucet, they can plug with water heater sludge? The strainer at the water pump? The pressure regulator? Do you have a anti-siphon at the water supply?

Several years ago my kwikee steps jammed out just before we were to leave on a trip. Doing a web search I found this is a common problem that most have fixed with a new Taurus motor, which I did. I didn't think it fit great but I did get us on the road. Worked fine for a while, until it didn't. Fortunately I still had the original motor and found a blog posting by Chris Bryant. Here is the address, but at this time the link is broken, but credit where credit is due:

http://rx4rv.com/kwikee-repair-part-2/ broken blog

If your Kwikee steps simply get jammed, and you are getting power to them (you can hear the box click when you open or close the door, and the under step light is going on and off), quite often it is just these small plastic parts that are bad- not the whole motor. The symptoms of failure for these parts are that the step will get stuck in the extended or retracted position, yet the step is still getting power

Dorman 74410 Window regulator gear plugs, available at most parts stores or Amazon for less than $10.00.

Basically take the motor apart, replace these parts, put it back together. As the plugs become obround in use they create a bind.

Also check out this post: https://safaritoonces.org/safari-toonces-the-beginning/site-overview/exterior/kwikee-steps-2/

I've also seen the rivets replaced with nylon bushings and new rivets.

One place you can research the physical sizes and other information on many different brands is at: https://www.ajmadison.com/ under each models specifications. They also ship free, never bought there though.

There is a shorter version at 24 lbs. I'm not sure if the listed weights are shipping weights or product weight. May be other brands that are lighter but aren't rated for 330lbs.

I've had a little giant ladder for decades and they are great around the house, but too large and heavy for me to want to use while traveling. If you like an articulating ladder look for something like: https://www.amazon.com/ZhanGe-Telescopic-Aluminium-Extension-Portable/product-reviews/B07NC2QGXG/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews or other similar ones.

I don't know how much of a hole you have, but have you tried using super glue? I know you can shorten o-rings with it. A larger hole, maybe try carefully filling with black RTV to match the existing seal. Either way the part would need to be clean. If you look at the Splendid site look for a manual for your model and a parts breakdown, find the part number you are looking for and do a Google search or search at https://www.partselect.com/

I would think the Dorman plugs would be a better solution, they may wear but have give. I'd rather not wipe out the whole motor. I didn't think the Taurus motor I tried worked that well. When I took it off it still worked, the step didn't.

TomS

Jim,

Would have loved to have been in Florida to see that historic launch, we saw the last night shuttle launch and the ground really shook! Does Pecks place out on Ozello Key have good seafood? Loved there spicy shrimp.

TomS

Several years ago my kwikee steps jammed out just before we were to leave on a trip. Doing a web search I found this is a common problem that most have fixed with a new Taurus motor, which I did. I didn't think it fit great but I did get us on the road. Worked fine for a while, until it didn't. It quit working again but fortunately I still had the original motor and found a blog posting by Chris Bryant RV. Here is the address, but at this time the link is broken, but credit where credit is due per his ok:

http://rx4rv.com/kwikee-repair-part-2/ broken blog

If your Kwikee steps simply get jammed, and you are getting power to them (you can hear the box click when you open or close the door, and the under step light is going on and off), quite often it is just these small plastic parts that are bad- not the whole motor. The symptoms of failure for these parts are that the step will get stuck in the extended or retracted position, yet the step is still getting power.

As the plugs become obround in use they create a bind.

Dorman 74410 Window regulator gear plugs, available at most parts stores or Amazon for less than $10.00. https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-74410-Window-Regulator-Gear/dp/B000CO96SG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=36YDLH4FULSH&dchild=1&keywords=dorman+74410+window+regulator+gear+plug&qid=1590809516&sprefix=Dorman+7441%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-2

Basically take the motor off the step, pull a cover from the drive side to expose the gears and 3 gear plugs. Replace the plugs and test the motor.

I would have added pictures but I didn't figure out how to attach existing pictures.

Face it, Yahoo is dead! Sorry Mel, but this site works better than the other two RV sites I use by a long shot. Could it still use work, sure (would like to see preview before submitting), but the work done to get it up to this point was great.

31 minutes ago, daveyjo said:

I use bearing buddies on my boat trailer and do give it a shot of grease each season.  Your comment is good advice, and maybe this year I will pull the brake drums off and inspect things.  But please don't confuse bearing buddies with a Demko system.  The grease fittings on the Demko are to grease the kingpins and bushings, and the tie rod ends.  The wheel bearings never get greased as they are a sealed bearing.

Didn't mean to confuse the situation, they way I read your post about Master tow made it sound like greasing the wheel bearings. I assumed the kingpins had zerks.

I'd like to make an observation of Daveyjo's statement:  "The Master Tow wheel bearings require removing the wheel and brake drum to repack.   My Demko uses a sealed maintenance free wheel bearing, but does have zerk fittings that you lube with a grease gun (a whole lot easier) occasionally."

Years ago my fishing buddy bought his father in law's boat which had bearing buddy's on the axils. The boat was heavy and really hard to move around. After a few trips to a lake we decided to check the brakes. Pulling the drums we found them solid packed with grease to the point the shoes were always in contact with the drums. His father in law had always given a pump of grease before putting the trailer in the water and the hydraulic pressure ruptured the seals, that grease had to have someplace to go. Just lucky it never caught on fire.

Be safe.

I would first check for clean tight connections and good grounds.

Toyo M144 295x80R22.5  are $443.61 ,FET $40.88/ tire, shipped free at https://simpletire.com/ . You will need to get mounted/balanced, but they have an area to check for certified installers in your zip. They also have other brands. I need to do this when the virus scare subsides. Just saying...