Basic Electrical question

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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" wrote:
With my air steps, I like the fact that I can leave the steps out all the time
at a
campground.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

>
> I talked to the previous owner and the fuse panel in the 73 are
> located to the right of your right knee in front of the dog house
> cover. He also said that there are fuses behind the upper dash panel
> which he never had to get to. I wired the step with one hot wire from
> the battery (with and inline fuse) and a micro switch so that it
> extends and retracts when the door is opened and closed. I did not
> wire in the ignition over ride or a switch to "kill" the activation.
> I might in the future but I couldn't think of a reason to do so.
> Seemed to me that if I was opening the door it was because I was
> expecting to get into the coach and I could think of no reason why I
> would want the step extended when the door was closed. Maybe some
> one can give me a reason to complete the other two steps. It would
> not be difficult to do but I couldn't see a need. I like the kwikee
> step and it was an easy install. Drilled four holes to mount it.
> Bolted it on and ran a wire or two.
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 73 FC