Auto Stairs Won't Retract

Auto Stairs Won't Retract

Postby Olive600 » Thu May 16, 2013 8:40 pm

Hiya,
I remember a thread about this. The advice was to try silicon something. Silicon spray? If so where do I spray it. If not, any advice before I take Betsy back to the shop?

Thanks,
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Re: Auto Stairs Won't Retract

Postby avalen » Thu May 16, 2013 8:56 pm

I'm no help with the stairs cause I never had automatic stairs, but was just wondering and kicking out an idea....is there a fuse?
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Re: Auto Stairs Won't Retract

Postby Acadianmom » Thu May 16, 2013 9:58 pm

I take a yoga mat and lay on the ground and try to spray what looks like a moving part, the rollers and gears. It's not easy to see where to spray. I push the steps closed when I close the door a few time and that seems to help. They are so close to the ground that they pick up a lot of dirt. If they don't sound like they are trying to move at all you might have a lose wire or the motor might be bad. I have had that happen but my motorhome is a 2002.

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Re: Auto Stairs Won't Retract

Postby grammynmaggie » Fri May 17, 2013 6:53 am

Mine are broke also...motor will not come on
I will see what happens when I return to FL
in Sept...mean time I use a stool..and will save
money for new motor...I got spray at HD...
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Re: Auto Stairs Won't Retract

Postby Olive600 » Fri May 17, 2013 10:14 am

Thanks, everybody.
You're not going to believe this one. They retracted during the night. I do think Betsy is haunted.
All the same, I've learned a lot about stairs in the last few hours. Now I'm on my way to the store for lithium-based grease lubricant.
I've learned that there are about six billion ways to do everything. Pick one that makes sense and is doable. I'm sure that some here will agree with my choice. Others, not so much.
Grammymaggie, I hope your steps get fixed, soon. Using a stool must be a hassle.

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Re: Auto Stairs Won't Retract

Postby Paulette » Sat May 18, 2013 8:15 am

Been there, done that! Mine was the motor and was repaired in about half an hour for about $250. Of course, it happened when I was getting ready to leave a campground and head for home, and ya can't drive with the dang things hanging out! I was able to man-handle them in and then drove quickly to the repair facility!
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Re: Auto Stairs Won't Retract

Postby Liz » Sat May 18, 2013 6:08 pm

Mine started working intermittently last summer, fortunately always quitting while in, and not stuck out. It was the motor....had it replaced, and all is well.
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