Troubleshooting Electric Step on 2013 Allegro Breeze Motorhome
Updated 03/05/2018 | Published 03/03/2018
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I have a 2013 Allegro Breeze with a LCI 118174 power step. It has stuck open for the second time. The 1st time, I replaced the control module 164889, and door switch. Now stuck again. Could the motor be bad ? I have owned this motorhome for 1 year, and I want the step to be dependable. If I choose, what replacement step assembly is available ? Thanks
asked by: Arlon B
Expert Reply:
If the motor in an RV power step is bad you will usually not hear any sound from it when you apply power. You can test it directly with 12V power from a battery, bypassing much of the associated electronics, to confirm the motor itself is bad. Applying power right at the motor terminals will tell you if the motor or the circuits feeding it are bad.
If the issue is the mechanical linkage you will typically hear bad noises from the step as it extends or retracts.
Before you buy any more new parts what I suggest you do is clean and treat ALL of the connectors in the whole system. The issue could be simply oxidized/corroded contacts in one of the connectors. Since these parts are exposed to road grit, salt, water, etc. they can suffer deterioration. Since the coach is 5 years old this would not come as a surprise at all.
You can try an aerosol electrical contact cleaner (Caig, CRC and WD-40 all offer several) on any suspect connectors and then apply protective dielectric grease # 11755 to those clean contacts to prevent moisture and dirt from causing further issues.
If you cannot correct the issue I suggest replacing the step with a new one that matches its step count and dimensions. Motorized RV steps are available in several sizes, all shown on the linked page. Select the number of steps you need and the overall width of the step unit. Then simply compare to your step the mounting hole spacing we provide for each step we offer.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Lippert Electric Tread Lite Step for RVs - Single - 5" Drop/Rise - 30" Wide - Aluminum
- RV Steps
- Motorhome
- Electric Step
- 30 Inch Wide Step
- 32 Inch Wide
- 1 Step
- 5 Inch Drop/Rise
- 11-1/2 Inch Entry
- 12 Inch Entry
- 13 Inch Entry
- 14 Inch Entry
- 14-1/2 Inch Entry
- Aluminum
- Lippert
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Video: A Closer Look at the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 4" Drop/Rise
- Q&A: Height of Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter
- Video: Review of Roadmaster Hitch Adapters - Dual Hitch Adapter - RM48BQ
- Search Results: rv steps
- Search Results: military
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Search Results: rv steps motor
- Search Results: rv steps accessories and parts
- Video: The Low-Down on the Replacement Socket Head Cap Screw for RV Coach Steps
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter with 2" or 6" Drop/Rise
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 10" Drop/Rise
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Receiver Hitch Adapter - 6" Drop/Rise - 10,000 lbs
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitch - 4" Drop or Rise - 10,000 lb
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2 " or 8" Drop/Rise
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop- 10,000 lb
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter 8 in Drop/Rise 10K GTW For Flat Towing
- Q&A: What Are the Mounting Dimensions for the Lippert Electric Tread Lite Steps
- Q&A: Base Plate Set Up For A 2014 Honda CRV
- Q&A: Does Install/Removal of Replacement Socket Head Cap Screw Require Step Removal
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Q&A: Choosing Between the Brake Buddy Select 3 and the Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System
- Q&A: Dimensions of Lippert Kwikee Steps Single Step # 3747451 and # 3756271
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the Lippert Electric Tread Lite Step for RVs
- Video: Kwikee Electric RV Step Complete Assembly Spec Review
- Video: Replacement Step, Motor, and Switch for Kwikee RV Electric Steps: The Breakdown
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: 2016 Tiffin Allegro Bus 37AP Electric Step Replacement Solution 427247
- Search Results: e98841
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Search Results: trailer hitch
on RV Steps
