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Stair cover halfway works - Tfrazier - 09-18-2021

Hi all, 
My stair cover will not extend when activated, but it does release so I can manually pull it out. 
No problem retracting the step cover. Hit the switch and it closes right up.
Had anyone experienced this? Any suggestions on what I can do to fix it?

Thanks


RE: Stair cover halfway works - Wanderman - 09-18-2021

Mine sticks extends OK.. a little bit of drag and sticking, but gets jammed retracting. Looks like the carpet cover is dragging on the surface...I haven't gotten too deep into the fix yet... it's on the list!


RE: Stair cover halfway works - Richard - 09-19-2021

Replace the spool in the actuation valve. You will also stop an air leak when you do


RE: Stair cover halfway works - Wanderman - 09-19-2021

Hmmm Part number and where is the actuator for the stair cover? In the bay?

Thanks!


RE: Stair cover halfway works - Richard - 09-20-2021

Dont know for sure. Likely the same actuator used for the dump valves


RE: Stair cover halfway works - Tfrazier - 09-20-2021

Hi Richard, hope your trip is still going well. Must be getting close to coming back home for the winter.
Anyway, thanks for the feedback. I did some further thread searching on replacing the spool so I think I know what needs to be done. I just have to find the dadgum thing. I looked in both bays directly beside the entry. One has nothing. The other has the actuator that operates the Norcold Fridge/Freezer. Also looked in the storage area under the steps. Anywhere other ideas on where to look. The switch that operate the step cover is in the panel above the stove.

Thanks,

Tony


RE: Stair cover halfway works - Fulltiming - 09-20-2021

Tony, on my 1992, the solenoids for the step cover are located in the full width bay rather than in the bay just behind the steps. Mine are high on the front wall of the pass through bay, accessed from the drivers side of the coach.


RE: Stair cover halfway works - Richard - 09-20-2021

Can you have someone work the switch while you listen in the different areas. Also look for hidden panels by the door, and possibly under the sink. I know there is a hidden panel and a cavity there


RE: Stair cover halfway works - Tfrazier - 09-20-2021

Thanks Michael and Richard,

I'll will be at the coach on Wednesday and do some more searching.

Thanks,

Tony