I've had my step misbehave in cold weather (below freezing), but then work normally when we're in warmer areas. I've had other bouts of weirdness where the step doesn't quite lock in place. (I've learned to take a close look at the step before stepping on it!)

The steps are prone to air leaks. I also wonder if their location tends to pick up dirt from the road that may be partly responsible for some weirdness -- that later clears. I get intermittent poor performance, but then it self-corrects. I haven't found anything that specifically seems to be the cause of the problems.

Be _very_ careful when working on the step as it could catch you if it cycles unexpectedly and cause a serious injury.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 28, 2008, at 10:38 AM, brad barton wrote:

To Ralph or anyone w/ experience on this:

Ryan can't make my entry step misbehave. It comes out (psst) stutters (clunka clunka) goes back in (psst) then comes back out (psst) and finally locks (clunka-clunk). First noticed it in cold weather,
but problem persisted two months later on our trip through AZ, CA and NV. Step is well lubed and frequently. Now it won't do it..and he can't find anything wrong with the valves or the switches. Any other causes? I'd like to get this fixed before Wed if possible. Thanks.


BradBarton00LXiDFW "bbartonwx@hotmail.com"

To Ralph or anyone w/ experience on this:

Ryan can't make my entry step misbehave. It comes out (psst) stutters (clunka clunka) goes back in (psst)
then comes back out (psst) and finally locks (clunka-clunk). First noticed it in cold weather, but problem persisted two months later on our trip through AZ, CA and NV. Step is well lubed and frequently. Now it won't do it..and he can't find anything wrong with the valves or the switches. Any other causes? I'd like to get this fixed before Wed if possible. Thanks.


BradBarton00LXiDFW bbartonwx@hotmail.com

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: erniecarpet@...
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:55:58 -0400
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Entry step problem

My step will retract in cold weather- but the air leaking from somewhere depletes my air tanks. So I just drive with it out. Who wants to climb around under there when it's freezing and the wind blowing at 40 mph? Not me. Warm weather, everything works fine. Weird.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: erniecarpet@...
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:14:16 -0400
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Entry step problem

Ok, Brad, now I see your problem. Hope it is an easy fix.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana

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My step will retract in cold weather- but the air leaking from somewhere depletes my air tanks. So I just drive with it out. Who wants to climb around under there when it's freezing and the wind blowing at 40 mph? Not me. Warm weather, everything works fine. Weird.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: jwasnewski@...
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:18:27 -0700
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Entry step problem

I have a theory about cold weather step ops. Maybe good, maybe bad. The air control valve has two adjustable exhaust ports that are exposed to dirt, snow and rain and if moisture is present in winter it will freeze the exhaust ports and not allow air to escape, hence the step will not operate. As well, if any moisture is present in the actuator it will not work correctly. Just my theory, because if it works in summer what else could it be. Bluebird disease!

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

erniecarpet@aol.com wrote:

My step will retract in cold weather- but the air leaking from somewhere depletes my air tanks. So I just drive with it out. Who wants to climb around under there when it's freezing and the wind blowing at 40 mph? Not me. Warm weather, everything works fine. Weird.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana

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I've had only three coaches, an 84 FC with an air-step, an 86 Newell with an elec-step and this LXi..and all three had step issues. I think Prevost is onto something.

Brad Barton 00LXiDFW
bbartonwx@hotmail.com

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: jwasnewski@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 28
Apr 2008 15:18:27 -0700
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Entry step problem

I have a theory about cold weather step ops. Maybe good, maybe bad. The air control valve has two adjustable exhaust ports that are exposed to dirt, snow and rain and if moisture is present in winter it will freeze the exhaust ports and not allow air to escape, hence the step will not operate. As well, if any moisture is present in the actuator it will not work correctly. Just my theory, because if it works in summer what else could it be. Bluebird disease!

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

erniecarpet@aol.com wrote:

My step will retract in cold weather- but the air leaking from somewhere depletes my air
tanks. So I just drive with it out. Who wants to climb around under there when it's freezing and the wind blowing at 40 mph? Not me. Warm weather, everything works fine. Weird.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana

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