Entry steps springy

[Roadglide117]

My entry steps suddenly started moving like spring board when stepping on them. They were a solid step before. Does anyone have an idea why this would be happening? Thank you in advance for all answers.

 

[Neal]

Inspect for structural failure

 

[SteveMA]

Had a hairline crack in the mounting bracket on one side in a weld on my last coach - could only see it when there was weight applied. For that one, the answer was adding a piece of steel and a few #12 thread cutting screws underneath to better support as the crack was where sheetmetal was welded to angle if just re-welded, the score was going to be sheetmetal 0, steel angle 2.

 

[Roadglide117]

I found that my gear had jumped a tooth and step was not fully extending. Pulled motor off, got the gear back in place. Works fine! I believe this happened when I was in a hurry to get out and the step was not fully out.

 

[Neal]

You're lucky if you could fix it. May want to keep a spare motor on hand in the event something is going on with a tooth that allowed that. And yes, definitely no step on until fully extended.

Amazon.com

 

[jeff@aerohance]

You're lucky if you could fix it. May want to keep a spare motor on hand in the event something is going on with a tooth that allowed that. And yes, definitely no step on until fully extended.

Amazon.com

Happened to me when I opened the door/ step too close to a curb. Had to replace the motor and gear assembly. Less than $30 on Amazon

 

[Rich W.]

Its $106 now. Thats some serious inflation!

 

[jeff@aerohance]

Its $106 now. Thats some serious inflation!

This is the mechanism I purchased last year:

Shipped​

May 11, 2023

NEMORSO RV Entry Step Motor 676061 Compatible with Kwikee 1101428...
$36.98
Qty: 1
Sold By: KOKU AUTO

 

[Roadglide117]

It's not the motor that would need replaced it would be the mounting bracket that the motor bolts to and swings the step where that gear is at.

 

[BGMAC]

Mine is kind of springy, but I think it’s my 325lbs is the main issue.