Entrance Door Step for trade

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lionel vargas

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I'll trade my Ragussa step for one of these if anyone is interested or has a
used one to sell.

Lionel Vargas
FL Keys
1973 260 Custom Classic

http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/PWP-lowglide

>
> I'll have to look for the receipt again. The guy who made them was from
> here in Michigan. However, here's the brochure for the step and it has
> the guy's name on it that sold the kit to my PO. Maybe this will help:
>
> http://www.digitek-asi.com/gmc/gmc_images/automatic_step.jpg
>
> So far the step has been reliable. It retracts when it should and is
> always out when I want to get out.
>
> Here's a picture of the step. Is this the one that you have?
> http://www.digitek-asi.com/gmc/gmc_images/retracting_step1.jpg
>
>
> And finally this is a picture of the "vacuum solenoid" which above and
> to the left of the household light switch.
>
> http://www.digitek-asi.com/gmc/gmc_images/cheap_switch.jpg
>
> HTH
>
> Richard Waters
>
 
Lionel,

> I'll trade my Ragussa step for one of these if anyone is interested or has
> a used one to sell.
> > http://www.digitek-asi.com/gmc/gmc_images/automatic_step.jpg
> > http://www.digitek-asi.com/gmc/gmc_images/retracting_step1.jpg
> > http://www.digitek-asi.com/gmc/gmc_images/cheap_switch.jpg

The structure and mechanism of that step is very simple. If you like, I'll
make some close-up pictures and take dimensions so you can make one.
I did modify mine slightly with a new step surface and rollers to replace
the sliding action of the original.

I don't have a source for the vacuum cylinder, which is a particularly nice
one, but I'm sure a cruise control cylinder can be used. Or, one could
easily use an air pressure cylinder and solenoid valve instead. The
suspension system could easily provide the supply.

Just a thought. Let me know.

Ken Henderson
76 X-Birchaven
Colquitt, GA
 
> The structure and mechanism of that step is very
> simple. If you like, I'll
> make some close-up pictures and take dimensions so
> you can make one.

Ken,

With my knees heading south and replacement in the
very near future, that is a mod I would love to have.
If you would send the info to me, I would be most
appreciative. If possible I will make a cad drawing
for the net.

Jim
75 PB
Twin Cities, MN

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>I don't have a source for the vacuum cylinder, which is a particularly nice
>one, but I'm sure a cruise control cylinder can be used. Or, one could
>easily use an air pressure cylinder and solenoid valve instead. The
>suspension system could easily provide the supply.
>
>Just a thought. Let me know.
>
>Ken Henderson
>76 X-Birchaven
>Colquitt, GA

The one that I had years ago on my Dodge Travco motorhome didn't use
a vacuum cylinder but it used a rubber diaphragm servo just a bit
larger than the one on the GMC cruise control for the throttle.
--
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
 
Jim, & Every One Interested,

> .. that is a mod I would love to have.
> If you would send the info to me, I would be most
> appreciative. If possible I will make a cad drawing
> for the net.

With the interest expressed already, I'll certainly take the pictures &
dimensions -- probably tomorrow.

Jim, I think it would really be great if you can make CAD drawings. I'm
sure Gene or bdub will be glad to post them.

Blaine Merrill, if you're on: Do you have any 1" diameter nylon rod? With
a 3/8" axial hole would be perfect. One of the modifications I made to the
original design was to eliminate all sliding friction by putting a 1" long
by 1" diameter nylon roller at the end of each swing arm. Since I had only
a little in my junk box, I don't have a source to offer anyone.

Ken Henderson
76 X-Birchaven
Colquitt, GA
 
Gary,

> I have a Ken Rose electric step (not installed). It uses a motor similar
to
> electric wipers. I do not think mine is all there. I do not see any
limit
> switches. I believe one of the mounting brackets is missing also. Does
> anyone know anything about these?
I've never even examined one of those closely, but I did talk to Ken Rose
about them at our Lakepoint rally. He's now using a microprocessor
controller instead of limit switches. He'd probably sell you one of those
to go with your step. From his description of its operation (timed
operation, not position sensing -- which I'm not enthusiastic about, by the
way) it should not require any physical changes to the step.

Ken Henderson
76 X-Birchaven
Colquitt, GA
 
I have a Ken Rose electric step (not installed). It uses a motor similar to
electric wipers. I do not think mine is all there. I do not see any limit
switches. I believe one of the mounting brackets is missing also. Does
anyone know anything about these?

Gary W. Mills (Livonia MI)
. ___________
./_][__][] []| 1974 GMC M/H
.*O-------OO-* Painted Desert
"Tangerine Dream"

-----Original Message-----
From: Emery L. Stora [mailto:emerystora]
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 3:15 PM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: Re: GMC: Re: RE: Entrance Door Step for trade

>I don't have a source for the vacuum cylinder, which is a particularly nice
>one, but I'm sure a cruise control cylinder can be used. Or, one could
>easily use an air pressure cylinder and solenoid valve instead. The
>suspension system could easily provide the supply.
>
>Just a thought. Let me know.
>
>Ken Henderson
>76 X-Birchaven
>Colquitt, GA

The one that I had years ago on my Dodge Travco motorhome didn't use
a vacuum cylinder but it used a rubber diaphragm servo just a bit
larger than the one on the GMC cruise control for the throttle.
--
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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I also use the Rose 'Swing-away' step. It uses a GM power window motor
and gear box. I got a spare motor from my local 'recycler' for $15.
Works Great!!

Thom Hole
'78 Transmode custom
'76 Classco conversion (for sale)

>Gary,
>
>
>
>>I have a Ken Rose electric step (not installed). It uses a motor similar
>>
>>
>to
>
>
>>electric wipers. I do not think mine is all there. I do not see any
>>
>>
>limit
>
>
>>switches. I believe one of the mounting brackets is missing also. Does
>>anyone know anything about these?
>>
>>
>I've never even examined one of those closely, but I did talk to Ken Rose
>about them at our Lakepoint rally. He's now using a microprocessor
>controller instead of limit switches. He'd probably sell you one of those
>to go with your step. From his description of its operation (timed
>operation, not position sensing -- which I'm not enthusiastic about, by the
>way) it should not require any physical changes to the step.
>
>Ken Henderson
>76 X-Birchaven
>Colquitt, GA
>
>
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Thanks Ken,

I remember looking at yours first hand, and have wanted one since. I had
already booked marked your pics before reading your offer. As soon as I
finish installing the million dollar cockpit, I will get with you if I have
not built one the easy way. I get tired of forgetting about the step, or
twisting my ankle on the closed step. We stop and go to much to use the
Ragussa One.

Lionel Vargas
FL Keys
1973 260 Custom Classic

http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/PWP-lowglide

> The structure and mechanism of that step is very simple.
> Just a thought. Let me know.
>
> Ken Henderson
>
 
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lionel Vargas"
| ....I get tired of forgetting about the step, or
| twisting my ankle on the closed step.
| We stop and go to much to use the Ragussa [step].

About 8 years ago my wife twisted her ankle on our folded Ragusa step.
Since then, we have always left it in the unfolded position. It
really doesn't stick out very far and has never been a problem. If I
ever did wipe it out though, a replacement step is a lot cheaper than
a broken ankle.
Gotta protect my hiking buddy.

-== Dan in Oregon ==-
 
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