Thank you for taking time to leave a comment and watch her video. Yes, the worst part of this was cutting out the old ones and doing the welding. Took a good portion of the day, but I’m grateful that we were able to fix the problem and now it’s very very strong.
Thanks you for sharing this Jason. I'll be checking my steps after seeing this. By the way, I'd send you a couple of emails that you probably have not seen. Safe travels and keep Bad Betty looking like new!!
Hello Henry, You are very welcome, thank you for falling along with our channel and our experience of being such a great supporter. By the way love getting the emails from you. Keep in touch and wishing you safe and happy travels as well.
Nicely done. I need a welder! Thanks, an excuse for another tool 😁. Ok, maybe if I can find a friend like you did. 😢… or… buy a welder… yea! Wait, my wife’s calling…………. Nope, it’s find a friend…😢😢
Haha! Well, you know what they say: "Another tool, another opportunity for adventure!" Who needs excuses when you can add more excitement to your toolbox, right? And hey, if finding a friend is the ultimate goal, I'll keep my fingers crossed for your welding buddy search. Just remember, sometimes a wife's call can lead to unexpected DIY collaborations! 😉
I agree that it should definitely be a manufacturer issue. I did report the concern and it was noted in the file-at least that's how I understood it. However, when I spoke with the local authorized dealer, they seemed unfamiliar with the issue. I'm planning to follow up with Winnebago to investigate further, as I believe there's an opportunity for improvement here. That said, the company will need to come up with a solution that is RV dealer-friendly, since I've been told that dealers are not interested in cutting and welding. Thanks for your comment and for sharing your perspective!
Our steps may need a little help in the future. They also deflect down a bit when we step on them. Nothing I can't handle. I do have a welder and know how to use it! Question: were the original steps missing a piece that you pointed out in the beginning of the video? (At about the 6:40 point)
That is great question. Yes, I noticed that this had fallen out and as a result, the deflection of the steps increased accordingly. However, important to note that there is a (stopper/brake) that prevents the step from fully collapsing at that point. At least that is how I am. viewing it. This could have contributed to some of the totality of the problem. To what degree, that may be arguable. But, I would recommend looking at the mounting points on each side of your steps. Once you have taken a look, you can determine for yourself if there should be a stronger/wider point of attachment. In my opinion there should have been. Let me know your thoughts.
Pretty thin angle iron to begin with! That was a lot of work! BTW I’m picking up my EKKO tomorrow after spending over a month at the dealer for various step issues. They wound up ordering a complete stair unit from WGO. That said, what would you suggest I do to preserve the new installation?
Hello John, That’s great news for you that you’re able to get your vehicle back. Question for you or are you just having issues with the deployment given maybe a hinging or motor issue? If so, then the removal and replacement is pretty straightforward. There’s typically four bolts Plug and a ground wire and some zip ties. However, when you go to pick up your vehicle/EKKO I would recommend looking underneath with the steps in the fixed position if you’re watching the video and you’re looking at the left side and the right side, where the steps are attached, there’s a hidden metal plate. The one that you saw was pushing up on the bolt, and it was flapping I was part of the failure point sometimes however the real culprit is going to be where the L channel is there’s a valley and if there’s any, remote, crack or fatigue in this you want to reject the repair and have it addressed differently. If you go to step on the steps and there’s any deflection in the steps not to be confused with the quarter inch of set that occurs in the hinge mechanism, and you need to reject it as well If you see any rust along the brackets channel, you need to bring that to their attention ASAP you can private message me or give me a call if you want and I’ll give you a little bit more detail.
@@ekkonesters599 Thanks so much for your response Jayson! I didn't have the deflection issue you had. Mine was intermittent deployment, or non-deployment, then it went into the partial deployment/retraction with a shudder mid travel, then would stop mid-way. I think the dealer (Blue Compass in Prescott) gave up trying to solve all the issues and ordered the complete stairs. We’ll see, but I will take your advice about looking underneath. The same tech has done my 174 and BSM recalls and I have some confidence in their work, so fingers crossed! 🤞 Your work was very good, in fact it looks better than new. That poor stair unit is so exposed to everything, salt, sand, water, it’s no wonder it’s a high maintenance item. See you again in Tucson! 🙂
Our old RV had flimsy stairs! Well filmed! That must have been brutal!
Thank you for taking time to leave a comment and watch her video.
Yes, the worst part of this was cutting out the old ones and doing the welding.
Took a good portion of the day, but I’m grateful that we were able to fix the problem and now it’s very very strong.
Thank you so much for pointing that out. That could be a real safety issue for someone thank you.
You are very welcome!
Thanks you for sharing this Jason. I'll be checking my steps after seeing this. By the way, I'd send you a couple of emails that you probably have not seen. Safe travels and keep Bad Betty looking like new!!
Hello Henry,
You are very welcome, thank you for falling along with our channel and our experience of being such a great supporter.
By the way love getting the emails from you.
Keep in touch and wishing you safe and happy travels as well.
Nicely done. I need a welder! Thanks, an excuse for another tool 😁. Ok, maybe if I can find a friend like you did. 😢… or… buy a welder… yea! Wait, my wife’s calling…………. Nope, it’s find a friend…😢😢
Haha! Well, you know what they say: "Another tool, another opportunity for adventure!" Who needs excuses when you can add more excitement to your toolbox, right? And hey, if finding a friend is the ultimate goal, I'll keep my fingers crossed for your welding buddy search. Just remember, sometimes a wife's call can lead to unexpected DIY collaborations! 😉
Jason, I find it hard to believe Winnebago didn't stand behind their workmanship...
I agree that it should definitely be a manufacturer issue. I did report the concern and it was noted in the file-at least that's how I understood it. However, when I spoke with the local authorized dealer, they seemed unfamiliar with the issue.
I'm planning to follow up with Winnebago to investigate further, as I believe there's an opportunity for improvement here. That said, the company will need to come up with a solution that is RV dealer-friendly, since I've been told that dealers are not interested in cutting and welding.
Thanks for your comment and for sharing your perspective!
Our steps may need a little help in the future. They also deflect down a bit when we step on them. Nothing I can't handle. I do have a welder and know how to use it! Question: were the original steps missing a piece that you pointed out in the beginning of the video? (At about the 6:40 point)
That is great question. Yes, I noticed that this had fallen out and as a result, the deflection of the steps increased accordingly. However, important to note that there is a (stopper/brake) that prevents the step from fully collapsing at that point. At least that is how I am. viewing it. This could have contributed to some of the totality of the problem. To what degree, that may be arguable. But, I would recommend looking at the mounting points on each side of your steps. Once you have taken a look, you can determine for yourself if there should be a stronger/wider point of attachment. In my opinion there should have been. Let me know your thoughts.
Pretty thin angle iron to begin with! That was a lot of work!
BTW I’m picking up my EKKO tomorrow after spending over a month at the dealer for various step issues. They wound up ordering a complete stair unit from WGO.
That said, what would you suggest I do to preserve the new installation?
Hello John,
That’s great news for you that you’re able to get your vehicle back.
Question for you or are you just having issues with the deployment given maybe a hinging or motor issue? If so, then the removal and replacement is pretty straightforward. There’s typically four bolts Plug and a ground wire and some zip ties.
However, when you go to pick up your vehicle/EKKO I would recommend looking underneath with the steps in the fixed position if you’re watching the video and you’re looking at the left side and the right side, where the steps are attached, there’s a hidden metal plate. The one that you saw was pushing up on the bolt, and it was flapping I was part of the failure point sometimes however the real culprit is going to be where the L channel is there’s a valley and if there’s any, remote, crack or fatigue in this you want to reject the repair and have it addressed differently.
If you go to step on the steps and there’s any deflection in the steps not to be confused with the quarter inch of set that occurs in the hinge mechanism, and you need to reject it as well If you see any rust along the brackets channel, you need to bring that to their attention ASAP you can private message me or give me a call if you want and I’ll give you a little bit more detail.
@@ekkonesters599 Thanks so much for your response Jayson! I didn't have the deflection issue you had. Mine was intermittent deployment, or non-deployment, then it went into the partial deployment/retraction with a shudder mid travel, then would stop mid-way. I think the dealer (Blue Compass in Prescott) gave up trying to solve all the issues and ordered the complete stairs. We’ll see, but I will take your advice about looking underneath. The same tech has done my 174 and BSM recalls and I have some confidence in their work, so fingers crossed! 🤞
Your work was very good, in fact it looks better than new. That poor stair unit is so exposed to everything, salt, sand, water, it’s no wonder it’s a high maintenance item.
See you again in Tucson! 🙂
Is your rig still for sale? Is this the same rig?
Sorry for the delayed response, no she has sold.