The wife wants one of those folding ,adjustable steps for the times that we dry camp,and the first step ,gets a might high for her. Is one brand better than another? Looking at one of the ones at Camping world (kinda had sticker shock). Anyone recommend a brand? Thank you

We were sticker shocked also at the price CW wanted for them. We found a really nice sturdy step at Harbor Freight for around $20.It's aluminum and the legs fold for easy storage. That was quite a few years ago. I don't know if they still carry them but you might try checking them out.

We have had one from Camping World for a few years now. While it works well and is sturdy, you should know the rubber feet lasted for a very short time. The sharp edges of the legs cut right through the feet. The good news is that those same sharp edges hold a stable place on the concrete, blacktop, whatever. The only problem I would see is that, if you want to use it in dirt or mud, the hollow legs would fill right up and, eventually, affect the functionality of the folding mechanism (which is in each leg). Yes, they are a little steep in price but, in my opinion, a less sturdy step is trouble waiting to happen.

Check out the Glowstep Revolution -- really expensive, and really great. (They sent me a free one to test out -- we love it.) My wife is only 5 feet tall (she says 5'1", but I disagree), and the Glowstep makes it a lot easier for her.

I used this one until I got my GlowStep. Two heights, and large enough to not miss when coming down the trailer steps. I gave it to my sister, and they use it all the time.

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edatlanta
Explorer
Jul 18, 2016
westend wrote:
Ed and Bigbird, you guys don't see the issue with extending those steps and an unreachable handrail? Ed's steps extend past his slideout from the wall of the trailer.
Are you saying you can reach the grab bar from the ground or the first step?

Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying.
westend
Explorer
Jul 18, 2016
BarneyS wrote:
westend wrote:
You guys with those Glowstep's need handrails. Let me think a minute.....

Actually, Torklift makes a handrail specifically to fit the steps or by itself.
GlowGuide Handrail
Barney
Ha, those Torklift folks think of everything. :)
Tequila
Explorer
Jul 18, 2016
I love my Glowsteps
Bigbird65
Explorer
Jul 18, 2016
BarneyS wrote:
westend wrote:
You guys with those Glowstep's need handrails. Let me think a minute.....

Actually, Torklift makes a handrail specifically to fit the steps or by itself.
GlowGuide Handrail
Barney

Barney, Winnebago makes a very sturdy handrail that allows entry and exit from the trailer to be a safe process. I don't really need a handrail attached to the Glow Steps. Of course, the Winnebago handrail easily folds out of the way for travel.
BarneyS
Explorer III
Jul 18, 2016
westend wrote:
You guys with those Glowstep's need handrails. Let me think a minute.....

Actually, Torklift makes a handrail specifically to fit the steps or by itself.
GlowGuide Handrail
Barney
westend
Explorer
Jul 17, 2016
Ed and Bigbird, you guys don't see the issue with extending those steps and an unreachable handrail? Ed's steps extend past his slideout from the wall of the trailer.
Are you saying you can reach the grab bar from the ground or the first step?
Bigbird65
Explorer
Jul 17, 2016
westend wrote:
You guys with those Glowstep's need handrails. Let me think a minute.....

Yes we have a handrail.
Westcoasting
Explorer
Jul 17, 2016
Wow those glow steps are not shy about a high price... i'm with the make one out of plywood camp, took an hour and $20 worth of material at most if i had to buy it.
edatlanta
Explorer
Jul 17, 2016
westend wrote:
You guys with those Glowstep's need handrails. Let me think a minute.....

You can actually reach my original handrail. It just wasn't included in the original photo.

">Here it is.
westend
Explorer
Jul 16, 2016
You guys with those Glowstep's need handrails. Let me think a minute.....

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