Electric steps - goodbye Lippert, hello Kwikee

[MGOBlue]

After multiple failures with the Lippert electric steps, Forest River is now replacing with a new Kwikee System Step. I drove to Elkhart to have this installed yesterday (long day of driving). It took about 45 minutes (plus 9 hours of driving) and it's like night and day. The new step is quieter, smoother, sturdier and actually retracts when it's supposed to retract.

I have to give FR credit that this was an outstanding change. I would recommend anyone having trouble with the Lippert step and still under warranty, get it replaced with the kwikee step. If I was out of warrany, I'd pay the $600-$700 without hesitation.

[ChrisMSNT]

Yep.. I had the bolt shear off, called them, and they're going to replace mine as well! I just have to find the time to bring it into a dealership.

[BigGeorge]

I agree, had the same thing done to mine. Better product and I glad they are putting the Kwikee step on all their new coaches.

[Jim Sullivan]

When did this change in suppliers occur?

[MGOBlue]

Originally Posted by Jim Sullivan

When did this change in suppliers occur?

FR told me it was a couple of months ago. Now they just need to change to HWH hydros instead of Lippert. That would be great but probably too expensive.

[Freds342]

My '05 342 came with Kwikee steps. Never had a problem.