[Mageeacres]

On my 42 year old classic coach, after removing the original motor and electrical box from my kwikee step, (of which I chose not to upgrade as the original parts are not available) I figured a simple way to solve the problem. I installed a 12 volt dc 12” linear actuator to the pin that connected the original motor to raise and lower the kwikee step and connected the base of the actuator perpendicular to one of the spars running parallel to the coach to the step location. I then installed a dpdt switch to control the dc reversing action of the linear actuator. It takes about 20 seconds to fully extend or retract the single step. I could have purchased a faster action linear actuator with a higher duty cycle but based on the fact that the only time the step would be extended or retracted would be when the coach would need to be moved, then once or twice a day would be at most when traveling. I purchased all the parts on Amazon and probably spent about 30$ to 40$ total not counting the wire which I already had. It was an awesome thing to hear the hum of the actuator move the step manually in or out. But don’t forget to raise the step before you drive off. I’m thinking about installing something like a microswitch with an led light on the dashboard to remind me to retract the step before I drive. Anyway, Maybe I’ll use the $$$ I saved for diesel or a gift to the better half for being such an awesome gal putting up with me for 30 years.