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04-28-2008, 10:22

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
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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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