It looks like all the new trailers are being sold with the new style entry steps that fold up in the doorway opening. I was wonder what those who have them thought about the new style?I was wondering if the dirt on the steps end up inside the trailer?

don't know, i have the exterior kwickee stepsbut is dusty areas, or tiny gravel/sand, twigs etcit all ends up on my inside steps anywayit is going to be tracked in . regardlessunless you take your shoes off outside

I do not like them at all; I park my TH in a barn with and there is about 3 ft between the door and the barn wall. If i had the new stylestairs then I would not be able to get into the camper.

MrWizard wrote:don't know, i have the exterior kwickee stepsbut is dusty areas, or tiny gravel/sand, twigs etcit all ends up on my inside steps anywayit is going to be tracked in . regardlessunless you take your shoes off outsideIf you think you have a lot of debris inside you rig now, try bring the entire step into the trailer and flip it over....you'll have even more.Bringing exterior step inside is just a bad idea from the start

1L243 wrote:It looks like all the new trailers are being sold with the new style entry steps that fold up in the doorway opening. I was wonder what those who have them thought about the new style?I was wondering if the dirt on the steps end up inside the trailer?We replaced our factory 3 steps with the Morryde 3 step unit. One of our best mods. They work great. You can hardly feel anyone getting in/out of the trailer. We try to keep them clean anyway to minimize dirt tracked into the TT. I added a box where the old steps were and keep chocks and blocks in there. We bought the hand rail also but didn’t like or need it.

My concern is this. (I do not have them by the way) Sometimes when I'm parked my steps are actually touching the ground. other times it's a "Big step" to the first step. With those "new style" you are going to end up with tilted steps (not flat) and it can be very tilted.. In fact if the entry side of the RV is high enough you are climbing a ladder not a stairway.

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Lynnmor
Explorer
Jul 13, 2019
Addy15 wrote:
Bumpyroad wrote:
has anybody considered having to make a quick emergency exit in case of fire etc. with the steps in/up?
bumpy

The steps would never be in/up if you are inside the trailer.

Some trailers have two doors, like mine.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Jul 12, 2019
Addy15 wrote:
Bumpyroad wrote:
has anybody considered having to make a quick emergency exit in case of fire etc. with the steps in/up?
bumpy

The steps would never be in/up if you are inside the trailer.

so you pull into a rest stop, have to quickly deploy steps to park and enter RV, then have to lift up steps and close door??????
bumpy
Addy15
Explorer
Jul 12, 2019
Bumpyroad wrote:
has anybody considered having to make a quick emergency exit in case of fire etc. with the steps in/up?
bumpy

The steps would never be in/up if you are inside the trailer.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Jul 12, 2019
Bumpyroad wrote:
has anybody considered having to make a quick emergency exit in case of fire etc. with the steps in/up?
bumpy

I do not think they are in motorhomes..... I have only seen them in trailers.... AND if used in a trailer, they would not be UP while people are in the RV . .
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Jul 12, 2019
has anybody considered having to make a quick emergency exit in case of fire etc. with the steps in/up?
bumpy
pbeverly
Nomad
Jul 12, 2019
You have to make sure that they are level. When we first got our camper we didn't bother leveling them properly and they bent near where they are attached to camper, hinge area. The result was that when camping in order to close the door the step angle was horrible. Lesson learn. I was able to use a clamp and bend them back. While home just doing camper chores we use the fold out stairs at the bathroom entrance. For trips, I will use various blocks to make sure it is level and I can close the door, and not bend them again.

And yes, there is a pile of dirt when you swing them in.

I think I would prefer pull out on the main entrance. Haven't seen an easy way to switch to them. The bathroom door has something to mount them to, the main entrance does not.
MinnCamper
Explorer
Jul 11, 2019
We love them and the top step is much wider also.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Jul 11, 2019
ford truck guy wrote:
Bumpyroad wrote:
is there a video of these in use anywhere? from looking at the pictures it seems that this "step ladder" is hinged up into the door opening and then the door is closed.
bumpy

Here - You Tube

thanks, sure that isn't somebody's idea of a joke? drag that dirty/wet/unwieldy thing in and out. might be useable on a 5er or TT but not on a motorhome.
bumpy
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Jul 11, 2019
Well, speaking as someone who ruined 2 sets of Quickee steps....LOL!...these might be a good idea? Are they installing them on motorhomes and can you exit through that door from the inside?
Hammerboy
Explorer
Jul 11, 2019
Another vote here for the Glosteps. They are adjustable at the bottom and the top step is also adjustable. As it's been stated they have all the benefits of the swing inside types without the negatives.

Dan

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