Troubleshooting Hydraulic and Power Step Issues on 1986 Winnebago Chieftain

[klook]

If the owner does not know where this is he should find it regardless. It is important in using the camper. I have seen them tucked in about any location you can think of.

 

[Morich]

From the owners manual we get this:

So does this really mean that ALL the 12VDC fuses for coach are here in the panel on the converter?
This is from the 86 manual whiile the other info is hoping/guessing that the 86 and 90 models had it the same place and that is a pretty big guess at times!

 

[RayIN]

It appears to be a Kwikee brand electric step. This will help ID the make and model#. Then follow the troubleshooting section to repair the steps.
Kwikee switches the motor ground to retract/extend steps. They are always hot.
Kwikee Products Service Training Manual

I hope you can find useful information within these old links for the GM chassis. They are very old and can disappear at any time. I recommend downloading the information if you find it important.
GM MH chassis

https://www.gmupfitter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1999_LD_P12Chassis.pdf

https://www.gmupfitter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2000_LD_P3242Chassis.pdf

http://truckroadservice.com/barth_attachments/7993991167_86_P30_service_part3.pdf

http://truckroadservice.com/barth_attachments/86_P30_wiring.pdf

http://barthmobile.com/groupee_files/attachments/2/2/2/2223976097/2223976097_Chevy_Chassis_Service_Guide_PG_1979-1986.pdf?ts=64FD159D&key=94890C5A7C9C5D1DBF7FA7A1CF54F235&referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.barthmobile.com%2Feve%2Fforums%2Fa%2Fga%2Ful%2F3223976097%2FChevy_Chassis_Service_Guide_PG_1979-1986.pdf

Gerber RV

Forest River Dealer, Rockwood Camper Sales, Repair, Service, Maintenance, Customization and Body Work on Trucks, Buses, and Recreational Vehicles

gerberrvtruckandbus.com

http://truckroadservice.com/barth_attachments/9621093481_GM_P-30.pdf

http://truckroadservice.com/barth_attachments/P-Chassis-AlignmentProcess.pdf

P-series models explained

Really, there are only TWO. I'd like to clear up some confusion I've seen around here. P32 is the official name for a light duty motorhome stripped-chassis from GM or Workhorse. Last official model year was 2005, replaced by the W16 and W18. P32s have been made with wide-track and standard...

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https://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/P30-Chassis-Manual.pdf

 

[S☉L_starr]

Hello everybody, I have an update so it seemed like the batteries were just really weak and couldn't push the step out so I replaced the house batteries and now everything is working fine as far as a step goes but now I'm working on the hydraulics quick question should I just start another thread cause I kind of messed thids one up and I'm back-and-forth with different things, but I have a few pictures of some wires are not connected some are corroded, etc. etc.

 

[RayIN]

Hello everybody, I have an update so it seemed like the batteries were just really weak and couldn't push the step out so I replaced the house batteries and now everything is working fine as far as a step goes but now I'm working on the hydraulics quick question should I just start another thread cause I kind of messed thids one up and I'm back-and-forth with different things, but I have a few pictures of some wires are not connected some are corroded, etc. etc.

No need for a new thread. The first step is to determine the make and model# of your leveling system.
If the make happens to be HWH I/we can help; otherwise we need the make/brand.

 

[S☉L_starr]

Its an A&E Systems hydraulic leveler system w/ LevelEze Light system.

 

[S☉L_starr]

 

[S☉L_starr]

The LevelEze system fuse was not inside. I just added a five amp 250 V fuse but nothing lit up. Seems like it's not getting power at all.

 

[klook]

Since this is an older unit, look for a panel of white or black "buttons". These are breakers, not fuses, and many times the older units ran things thru panels like this. Many were labeled better then fuse panels.