Lippert 363982 -- High Current Step Control for Kwikee Electric RV Steps
When your Kwikee electric steps stop responding or fail to extend and retract reliably, the step control module is one of the first components to check. The Lippert 363982 is the correct replacement high current step control for Kwikee 24 and 25 Series steps equipped with motor part number 369506 -- restoring automatic door-triggered step operation without replacing the entire step assembly.
Kwikee electric steps are among the most widely used automatic step systems in the RV industry, found on countless Class A, Class C, fifth wheels, and travel trailers. The step control module is the electronic brain of the system -- it reads the door switch signal, manages motor direction and timing, and protects the motor with high current handling. Over time and with exposure to road vibration, moisture, and electrical surges, these modules can fail.
The Lippert 363982 is the factory-matched replacement for the control unit used in Kwikee Series 24 and Series 25 step systems. It is specifically listed for use with step assemblies that use motor part number 369506. Using the correct control for your specific motor and step series is critical -- an incorrect module can cause erratic step behavior, motor damage, or no operation at all. Always verify your step series and motor part number before ordering.
Handles the elevated current draw of 24 and 25 Series step motors without tripping or overheating under normal use.
Engineered for Kwikee 24 and 25 Series steps using motor 369506 -- not a generic universal module.
Reconnects door-switch triggered extend and retract logic so steps respond automatically when the entry door opens and closes.
Sourced directly from Lippert, the parent company of the Kwikee step brand, ensuring correct electrical compatibility.
Common symptoms of a failed step control include steps that no longer extend when the door opens, steps that retract immediately after extending, steps stuck in one position, or a motor that runs continuously. If the motor and door switch test good, the control module is the likely fault. The 363982 is a direct drop-in replacement for the original control in compatible 24 and 25 Series applications -- no splicing or rewiring of the step harness should be required when replacing like-for-like.
The 363982 control is specifically paired with Kwikee step motor part number 369506. Kwikee 24 and 25 Series steps were produced over many model years and may have used different motors at different production dates. Locate the motor part number on a label on the motor housing before ordering this control. If your motor carries a different part number, a different control module may be required. Cross-reference your step series, motor number, and existing control unit label to confirm fitment.
Kwikee step series designations (Series 24, 25, and others) are typically found on a label affixed to the step frame or documented in the RV owner's manual. The series number determines the correct motor, control, and linkage parts. Do not assume series based on step appearance alone -- two step assemblies that look identical may belong to different series and require different replacement parts.