bing tracking image
  1. Accessories and Parts
  2. Kwikee
  3. RV Steps
  4. Switches
Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps - Rectangle - White
Kwikee

Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps - Rectangle - White

Part Number: LC374198
In Stock
$28.53
Retail:$43.42
You Save: 34%
Accessories and Parts
Add to cart
zoom in icon
slider vertical icon
zoom out icon
Comment field cannot be left empty.
Name field cannot be left empty.

Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.

Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.

Product Images

Customer Photos

Need help with installation?
Locate installers near me
Replaces the door sensor used to override the automatic retraction on your Kwikee powered RV entry steps. Rectangle tabs mount on the door and doorframe. Wire to steps to stop retraction when they come into contact. 1-800-940-8924 to order Kwikee accessories and parts part number LC374198 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Kwikee products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps - Rectangle - White. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
  • All Info
  • Reviews (17)
  • Q & A (0)
  • Videos (1)
  • Photos

Kwikee Accessories and Parts - LC374198

  • RV Steps
  • Switches
  • Kwikee

Replaces the door sensor used to override the automatic retraction on your Kwikee powered RV entry steps. Rectangle tabs mount on the door and doorframe. Wire to steps to stop retraction when they come into contact.


Features:

  • Replaces the door sensor tabs for your Kwikee electric RV steps
    • Includes 2 rectangle tabs and wiring
    • Circuit is closed when tabs are apart
  • Magnetic tabs mount to RV door and doorframe and wire to steps to stop retraction when they touch
  • Tab length: 1-1/4"
  • Wire length: 19"
  • Made in the USA
  • 1-Year warranty


374198 Lippert Components (LCI) Quickie Step Switch Magnet for Motorized Motorhome Entry Steps

Kwikee Part Number 905312000





Video of Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps - Rectangle - White

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps Review

Today we'll be taking a look at the Lippert Components Kwikee Miniature Rectangle Door Switch Kit.This allows our Kwikee steps to be deployed and retracted automatically, so that whenever our door is closed, that will put the two pieces of our switch together, and then that'll tell our steps to retract. Whenever we open the door, those two pieces will come apart, and that'll tell the steps to open out.Now, this is going to be a normally closed circuit, so whenever we have it just sitting on its own, this circuit is closed now, and when we bring the two pieces together, now that circuit is open. So, for you electrical engineers out there, you'll know what that means. It just means that when that circuit is open, that means that there's no electricity going through our system. When it's closed, the electricity is flowing and there's no resistance there.This is Kwikee part number 905312000. As far as the measurements, the sensor itself, it goes on the inside, it's about 1-1/4" long.

That should be the same for our door portion. Again, 1-1/4" long by about . it's about 9/16" wide, and then at the deepest point, it's about 5/16.The length of wire coming off of our RV side is a little over 12". It's about 16" long. So, it should have enough wire to make our ground and power connections.

And then we'll have our four mounting holes on either side if you wanted to use some bolts for that. There's also some double-sided tape, so you just peel off the backing and press that into place. You want to make sure wherever you mount these up that they do match together whenever the door is closed, and you can either have them together like this or a little bit flatter if you need that to be a little flatter connection point.But this will get your steps working, again, and keep you from having to think about what your steps do as you open and close that RV door. It does come with a 90-day limited warranty from Lippert Components. And that's going to do it for our look at the Lippert Components Kwikee Miniature Rectangle Door Switch..

Customer Satisfaction Score:


Customer Reviews

Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps - Rectangle - White - LC374198

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (17 Customer Reviews)

Replaces the door sensor used to override the automatic retraction on your Kwikee powered RV entry steps. Rectangle tabs mount on the door and doorframe. Wire to steps to stop retraction when they come into contact.

by:

Received my door step magnetic switch today
Installed
and is working perfectly
Got it early which was great!
Will recommend you to other campers



by:

You guys are excellent! The switch worked perfectly and your shipping was awesome! I will order any of my needs from you guys the next time.



by:

The order was delivered very quickly. Thank you!



by:

This is my 6th purchase from etrailer and they have alway had what I needed and very competitive pricing… I shop etrailer first and glad they are always there for me



by:

I ordered a magnetic switch online a little over a week ago and received it within 3 days of order. Great service. After installing switch on my RV door I was having troubles with switch working opposite of what I needed. The step would open when I closed the door and would close when I opened the door. I found out that what I needed was a normally closed switch and what I received was a normally open switch. I called customer service and after customer service checked with technical they provided me with another part number for the correct switch. The original part number ordered did not caution me to confirm normally open vs normally closed switches. I received the new switch in mail late today (within 3 days of ordering-great service) and will attempt to install this switch tomorrow to get my RV steps working again.



by:

Worked perfectly to replace damaged swi tch.



by:

Perfect fit on my RV.



by:

The part that I ordered came in on the day that was set from the tracking site. The part I ordered fit and fixed my problem.



by:

Wish the description included a key piece of information - is this normally open or normally closed switch?

Etrailer Expert

Mike L.

10/6/2022

According to Lippert, this is a normally closed switch.



by:

Great service they kept me informed of the status of order will order from them again



by:

Perfect. Did exactly what it was supposed to. Thank you



by:

Works great, same as original.



by:

Again, superb service & advise for how fix step reversing issue. THANKYOU



by:



by:

Part looks good and fits well…



by:



by:


17
17

See what our Experts say about this Kwikee Accessories and Parts

  • Solution for Kwikee RV Step that Door Switch Operates in Reverse
    For some reason Lippert uses two different magnet setups for their steps and the only difference is that they operate in reverse of each other. So in your situation the solution is to go with the opposite magnet switch so that it operates properly. So since you replaced some of the electronics but then I'm sure used the same door switch you'd need to go with the other switch setup so that it operates in reverse. Basically there's two colors. There's the black part # LC369299 and the white...
    view full answer...
  • Troubleshooting New Kwikee 28 Step Installation Where Step Works in Reverse Of Proper Function
    It sounds like what might have happened here has been caused by the switch as you've noticed, but if you've currently got the Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps - Round - White # LC378047 you'll want to switch to the Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps - Rectangle - White # LC374198. This will allow your stairs to work in the opposite manner than they're currently operating.
    view full answer...
  • Replacement Magnetic Door Switch For Kwikee 28 Series Steps Made In 1998
    There are two different magnet door switches for Kwikee steps that will depend on when Kwikee 28 Series was manufactured. If was 2006 or after, you'd use # LC374198 or if it was 2005 or earlier, use # LC369299. I'm assuming you either got the # LC374198 or the # LC301694 which is why the steps are working in the reverse order. You'll want to get the # LC369299 since your steps were manufactured in 1998.
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Kwikee Replacement Magnetic Door Switch Options Normally Open and Normally Closed
    The Black Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps # LC369299 is a normally open switch. The opposite is going to be the White Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps # LC374198 which is a normally closed switch.
    view full answer...
  • Troubleshooting Kwikee Steps That Retract When the Door Opens and Extend When The Door Closes
    It sounds like the door sensor is not correct for the control box on your Kwikee Step. With a Kwikee Step like the # LC3747452 there are 2 different door sensors. You will have a white(normally closed) sensors and black(normally open) sensors. All the newer steps will use black sensors so if you may have reused an older white sensor it would need to be replaced. Here are a couple of the black and white sensors that we carry. Black Sensors Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor # LC378054 Replacement...
    view full answer...
  • Troubleshooting Steps Retracting When Opening Door and Extending When Door Closes
    The magnetic switch is normally an open circuit for Kwikee Steps which is the factory standard, but in your case it appears you need the closed circuit magnetic switch. I confirmed this with my contact at Lippert who makes Kwikee steps. The physical toggle switch to disable the retracting and extending will not impact that step function, so the issue is with the magnetic switch. You will need a normally closed circuit magnetic switch. I recommend the Lippert Components Kwikee Miniature...
    view full answer...
  • Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor To Extend and Retract Steps
    The correct switch is going to depend on the manufacturer of your steps and when they were made. If you have single, double, or triple electric Lippert Coach Step or Stromberg Carlson sliding steps then you would want the Replacement Door Switch for Lippert Electric Coach Step # LC301694. If you have Kwikee Steps you would need the Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps # LC369299 (if your steps were manufactured in 2005 or earlier) or the Replacement Magnetic Door...
    view full answer...
  • RV Power Steps that Operate Backwards that Use Black Magnet Switch
    If you have black magnets switches for your RV power step and they are operating backwards you'd need to switch to a white setup part # LC374198 as this is the opposite wiring of the black kits.
    view full answer...
  • Needing Replacement Magnetic Door Switch for Kwikee Series 28 RV Steps
    Are you speaking of the magnetic door sensor switch? The switch would depend when your Kwikee series 28 was manufactured. If was 2006 or after, you'd use # LC374198 or if it was 2005 or earlier, use # LC369299.
    view full answer...
  • Troubleshooting Controller Module for Kwikee Steps
    The correct part may be the solution. The Replacement Control Module for Lippert Electric Coach Step # LC301702 you asked from is not a Kwikee Step controller. The Lippert Components Kwikee Control Unit for pre-IMGL/9510 Step Control with switches # LC379606 is the fit for 1999-2005 models. The models after 2005 are all auto retracting and extending so you will use the Lippert Components Kwikee Step Control with Override and PKD # LC379605 instead if you have something newer. The...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Recommended Light Switch Safe to Use In Wet and Cold Climates For Storage Area Hatch On Boat
    I recommend using the Magnetic Door Sensor # LC374198 for your custom boat project. These sensors are safe to be used in wet conditions and being magnetic will allow you to place the wired sensor on either the door or frame where you plan to mount the light. You will then be able to place the magnet side on the other side. This switch provides a open circuit when magnets are together and closed circuit when they separate so it will turn the lights on when you open the storage area hatch. The...
    view full answer...
  • Why Are My Kwikee 25 Series Steps Working Oppositely?
    It actually sounds like door switch, which controls the opening and closing of the stairs, is the problem. If you have the Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps # LC369299 currently, which is a normally open circuit, then I recommend replacing with the normally closed circuit sensor # LC374198. This would affectively reverse the polarity and allow your steps to work properly again.
    view full answer...
  • Replacement Magnetic Door Switch That is Normally Open
    The Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps # LC374198 is a "normally closed" switch, so it would not be the correct switch to use with the Replacement Control Unit for Kwikee Electric RV Steps # LC379146 if you are needing a "normally open" switch. Instead, you would want to use the Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps # LC369299 which is "normally open".
    view full answer...
  • Troubleshooting Kwikee Steps Working in Reverse Following Magnetic Door Sensor Installation
    The Replacement Magnetic Door Sensor for Kwikee Electric RV Steps # LC374198 is a "normally closed" switch. Since your steps are working in reverse, it means that you have the wrong sensor and will need to replace it with the "normally open" switch # LC369299.
    view full answer...

Do you have a question about this Accessories and Part?


Info for this part was:

Employee Mike L
Expert Research:
Mike L
Employee Kathleen M
Video Edited:
Kathleen M
Employee Chelsea B
Written by:
Chelsea B
Employee Wilson B
Updated by:
Wilson B
Employee Halie H
Updated by:
Halie H

At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.


Product Experts Available Now!
Call 1-800-940-8924