It looks like i'm going to pull the trigger on a 2015 Adventurer 89RB. I really like the counter space on this particular model. I have been torn between the Lance 855, versus the Adventurer 89RB. The whole wood construction or Aluminum has been weighting on me. I do however have to ask. There are two options on the rear bumper. Super step, or comfort Step. It was my thought that the Comfort step would not allow me use of the step the way it was designed with my Duckboat or ATV trailer in tow with the Comfort step. If anyone has an image of the Super step, or has an opinion of one over the other please share. I faxed my build sheet to the Dealer today.Hoping to here that the factory has the options I want in stock so it may be shipped.I haven't found any negative posts in regards to the Adventurer products. I hope this is a good sign.

This looks to be the comfort step:I think if you removed the flip step, you could use the trailer tongue as your step to the porch step. That's what I do until I get to the campsite and disconnect the trailer.

On my Adventurer 86FB the salesman asked me if I ever intended on towing anything. He mentioned that the comfort steps will greatly extend how far the hitch needs to go. I am one of those weird truck campers who actually prefer scissor steps though!

Congrats...our Adventurer was a great camper for 10 fun years.When we ordered the Eagle Cap we went with the smaller/shorter bumper (I cant remember which is which) as the extended one was too much for towing IMO. It was nice...but VERY wide.Even the standard is quite large (IIRC 11" wide ) and makes for an easy step up.Congrats....looks like a spending spree here on the forum!B

That was what I was concerned about. How far that deck stuck out. As well as the mounted 2 steps below. If possible I now leave my trailer connected when I can. The super step is what I thought would be better suited for my application., However I can't seem to find a picture to see. The Dealer did tell me it was very similar to what I have on my existing camper.This purchase is part of a long range plan. I hope it holds up well. Thanks. If anyone else has any experiance with the Adventurer brand. It would be good hear your thoughts. Thanks.

I purchased an 89RB back in February, it's been good to me. I have the comfort step and it is awesome but if you tow all the time you may not like it. I've not even towed yet (long story) but I'm hoping I could jacknife the trailer enough to still be able to drop the step. It certainly does require a longer extension, the comfort step itself is 18" wide and it's 21" including the step brackets. We've found it very useful as a small deck and I even find myself sitting on it quite often.I'll personally never have a camper with scissor steps again. even on my last camper I through them away and used a little giant step ladder.The super step is just the square tubing (4" maybe) with a single fold down step so it would definately be better for towing.I guess it depends on how much you tow.

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svjim
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014
Love the comfort step, but then one of the reasons for us converting to a TC was I was tired of towing trailers and 5th wheels. When we looked at other TCs we were a little be concerned about how to step out of the TC. I have bad knees and didn't need to put any more pressure on them. So if you are not going to tow with the TC in the truck bed, the comfort step is a pretty good deal. The large door handle is a great help too if you are at all unsure about your balance.

Jim
billtex
Explorer II
Aug 19, 2014
hedge wrote:
well it looks like I was way off with the 4", not sure how big it is but it's much bigger than 4".

The link below shows the difference between the two.

http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/tcm-exclusive-2013-adventurer-announcements

yeah...super step is the one we have. It's 11" wide. Enough to stand on and we even carry folding chairs strapped to it.
It's wide enough to be useful...and still tow with it.
I like the Comfort step...but it was a no-go for towing.

Bill
Bedlam
Moderator
Aug 19, 2014
We can veer off to left with the truck/TC and clear our GlowSteps and GlowGuide without disconnecting the trailer. I tow heavy, so prefer the shortest SuperTruss possible to reduce leverage on the rear axle.
hedge
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014
well it looks like I was way off with the 4", not sure how big it is but it's much bigger than 4".

The link below shows the difference between the two.

http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/tcm-exclusive-2013-adventurer-announcements
hedge
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014
I purchased an 89RB back in February, it's been good to me. I have the comfort step and it is awesome but if you tow all the time you may not like it. I've not even towed yet (long story) but I'm hoping I could jacknife the trailer enough to still be able to drop the step. It certainly does require a longer extension, the comfort step itself is 18" wide and it's 21" including the step brackets. We've found it very useful as a small deck and I even find myself sitting on it quite often.

I'll personally never have a camper with scissor steps again. even on my last camper I through them away and used a little giant step ladder.

The super step is just the square tubing (4" maybe) with a single fold down step so it would definately be better for towing.

I guess it depends on how much you tow.
Tom_Orlowski
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014
That was what I was concerned about. How far that deck stuck out. As well as the mounted 2 steps below. If possible I now leave my trailer connected when I can. The super step is what I thought would be better suited for my application., However I can't seem to find a picture to see. The Dealer did tell me it was very similar to what I have on my existing camper.This purchase is part of a long range plan. I hope it holds up well. Thanks. If anyone else has any experiance with the Adventurer brand. It would be good hear your thoughts. Thanks.
billtex
Explorer II
Aug 19, 2014
Congrats...our Adventurer was a great camper for 10 fun years.

When we ordered the Eagle Cap we went with the smaller/shorter bumper (I cant remember which is which) as the extended one was too much for towing IMO. It was nice...but VERY wide.
Even the standard is quite large (IIRC 11" wide ) and makes for an easy step up.

Congrats....looks like a spending spree here on the forum!

B
dadwolf2
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014
On my Adventurer 86FB the salesman asked me if I ever intended on towing anything. He mentioned that the comfort steps will greatly extend how far the hitch needs to go. I am one of those weird truck campers who actually prefer scissor steps though!
Super_Dave
Explorer
Aug 18, 2014
This looks to be the comfort step:

I think if you removed the flip step, you could use the trailer tongue as your step to the porch step. That's what I do until I get to the campsite and disconnect the trailer.

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