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Old 01-12-2012, 05:24 PM   #21
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Don't overlook the high dollar alternative: replace the Kwikee with the Executive step, the one currently used by Newell. It's quite different, more substantial, etc, etc.

When our Kwikee gave up the ghost rather than spend more money to have the same step, we upgraded to the Executive step. Just an idea.
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Old 01-12-2012, 07:01 PM   #22
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How much did the upgrade to the executive cost ?
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Old 01-13-2012, 02:04 AM   #23
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what step is that? i did a quick search on executive step and didnt find anything?

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Old 01-13-2012, 12:34 PM   #24
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The model is Executive. It is manufactured by Braund, a division of Barker Manufacturing. Just for info I inquired about changing from the Kwikee step to the Executive & Newell's estimate was $5,500.00. It is VERY nice!
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Old 01-13-2012, 01:28 PM   #25
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I don't know how many of you out there have stepped onto an Executive step; it is as solid as a rock.

My Kwikee steps are not as solid, but they work great. I have had to change the electric motor and the control box. I keep a spare door switch in my spare parts bin because when the switch malfunctions the step goes in and out at will.

For $5,500 I'll just stay with my Kwikee steps (but if I won the Lottery I would definitely buy an Executive step for my coach......).
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Old 01-13-2012, 06:55 PM   #26
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It's $5,500 just for the step and $2000 to $3000 for labor and framing materials quoted by Tommy Keys at Newell to me last month. I used some rubber concrete stair covers and siliconed them on to my Kwikee's and they are much improved for $26.00.
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Old 01-14-2012, 04:10 AM   #27
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for 6-8K I'll have to stay with our "manual" type that we pick up and transfer as needed! Heck 6-8K will buy enough Diesel to ...........
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Old 01-14-2012, 03:03 PM   #28
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Yeah, I saw Cannon tumble off his Executive just as easy as I have fallen off mine....Cannon doesn't even DRINK.
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Old 01-14-2012, 03:26 PM   #29
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Has anyone found it online?
Neither Braun nor Barker shows it in their product lineup.
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Old 01-14-2012, 04:19 PM   #30
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Steve,
I'm guessing it is proprietary to Newell and therefore not shown or available. Country Coach used a Kwikee step that they had proprietary rights. As soon as Country Coach went under the step became available to all coach owners and is shown on Kwikee's web site.
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Old 01-14-2012, 04:36 PM   #31
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Matt, You going to be in the desert this winter? I want to see you fall off of my "manual step". Seriously, we'd like to see you and Connie if you are around.
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Old 01-15-2012, 05:46 PM   #32
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Trying to get out of here (home) now....s**t just keeps getting the way.
maybe around the end of the month...
hope to see ya'll also.
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Hey Matt, what's the phone number for your son's business?
I might try and get my windshield replaced before we head west if he can get one in before we leave.
Hope we can meet up with you and Connie.
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Old 01-16-2012, 01:25 PM   #34
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Great, hope that more ....s**t......... doesn't get in the way. Weather in Idyllwild has finally turned into Winter! We left yesterday with light snow and light rain down the mountain. We're in Yuma now and the weather is much better.
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Old 03-28-2012, 07:20 PM   #35
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I just ordered a Series 32 Kwikee step assembly for my rig. I always listen for my step to retract when I shut the door, but I can't see down there with the door shut to verify. While traveling I heard a sliding sound and then a thump, when I got home I saw the lower step pushed towards the back about 6". The arms are bent. I've tried to straighten them but I can only get them to retract about 2". The Series 32 is on sale at PPL for $373 for the complete kit. Will I need new door switches? If so, which ones and from where?
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Old 02-08-2013, 06:48 PM   #36
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Well I did get it working. I did find a plastic gear at Napa NAPA AUTO PARTS
that might work but I was able to just turn the gear 180 degrees so that there are no broken teeth. I'll see how long that works.
Well it lasted just about a year. Started chattering again. I emailed both Kwikee and PPL to see if the replacement gear set and motor assembly will fit. If not I guess I'll buy a new step.
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Old 02-09-2013, 07:35 PM   #37
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When I replaced our control unit, the new one came with test procedures. If my memory serves me you can just reverse the motor wires to take care of the switch issue. be sure to test it before final tightening .
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