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flyfishing48's avatar
flyfishing48
Explorer
Dec 31, 2016

Replacement Steps

Our Silverback is just 10 days past the extended warrentry and the brace of the steps breaks. It broke just above the weld. But warranty or not I don't want to fix these steps.
We never liked them. They sagged way more than our previous campers did. This was from day one. So we are looking for a replacement. Something with a different design.

Looking at what Camping World has online their steps until appear to be made differently and will bolt right up to our Silverback. They come in both a 3 step and 4 step version. But wondering what else is available out there. Would like to here for others who have been down this road before.

Our OEM steps are a 3 step unit with 9 1/2 inch risers. Thinking the 4 step unit with a 8 inch riser might be nice.

Thanks in advance for any input.
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2016
    Check out the Torklift Glowstep Revolution. They bolt in the existing mount, extremely solid with braces that stabilize the steps. You can also option them put with a better hand rail, pet safe step backers even a boot cleaner. We put a set on last year and love them. There is a thread currently running on them or type Glowstep Revolution in the search box for lots of reading.
  • netjam's avatar
    netjam
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2016
    My 2011 Escalade steps gave out (same as yours) last summer. Just went to an rvplace and got the same 3 step as OEM. Big bucks.
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    Dec 31, 2016
    Halmfamily wrote:
    Check out the Torklift Glowstep Revolution. They bolt in the existing mount, extremely solid with braces that stabilize the steps. You can also option them put with a better hand rail, pet safe step backers even a boot cleaner. We put a set on last year and love them. There is a thread currently running on them or type Glowstep Revolution in the search box for lots of reading.
    X2 on the GlowSteps. I took mine off my last trailer and put them on my new one. Very nice and great customer service! They aren't cheap but they are very safe and stable. Well made and well engineered.

    B.O.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Dec 31, 2016
    I put the Quadra Step on our toyhauler because of the tall first step. Easy bolt-on installation and work like a champ. Peggy didn't think they would be much different, but the first time she went up them she admitted she wouldn't go back to a 3-step.
  • Pipeman's avatar
    Pipeman
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2016
    Torklift Glowstep Revolution for us. We had the diving board effect with the old steps but now these new ones are very, very steady and my wife loves them. A bit more to extend them and retract them but well worth it. We have the 4 step for our 5er. I changed them out myself. Check out their web site or call them.
  • boblinfoto's avatar
    boblinfoto
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2016
    I ordered a four step model from ETrailer.com, and replaced them in about 45 minutes. All the bolt holes lined up. It's made out of steel, and weighs about 70 lbs, but it's a lot easier going up and down on 4 steps as opposed to 3.
  • flyfishing48's avatar
    flyfishing48
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2016
    Boblinfoto. Who makes the stainless one you bought. I haven't seen that one on etrailer yet?
  • edatlanta's avatar
    edatlanta
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2016
    Halmfamily wrote:
    Check out the Torklift Glowstep Revolution. They bolt in the existing mount, extremely solid with braces that stabilize the steps. You can also option them put with a better hand rail, pet safe step backers even a boot cleaner. We put a set on last year and love them. There is a thread currently running on them or type Glowstep Revolution in the search box for lots of reading.


    X2 on the GlowStep Revolution. Love mine.

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