Torklift Glow steps, issues and questions
First of all let me say that I've been very impressed with Torklift and have even posted here telling folks how they replaced my stabil loads no questions asked when the crumbled. However, I recent...
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My 6 stepper is too heavy for me to be comfortable with the steps dangling folded on my fiberglass NL camper while underway. Over time that could damage the under door mounting structure.
No way am I going to mess with removal/replacement every time the steps are needed!!
I have a receiver hitch mounted "gypsy rack" that my (mostly) folded steps rest on when not being used. The steps ride in place ready to quickly deploy when needed. Since significant amounts of the steps weight is supported, and no shock loads are transmitted keeps me happy. I have a stiff rubber bungee that I use to secure the steps to the rack.
I realize I loose significant departure angle with the rack in place, but I'm not off-roading with this rig.
I bungee other light stuff to the rack in waterproof containers, so it is multipurpose.
It might look just a little "Clampet" (Beverly Hillbilly), but it is vey functional.
It works well for me. YMMV
No way am I going to mess with removal/replacement every time the steps are needed!!
I have a receiver hitch mounted "gypsy rack" that my (mostly) folded steps rest on when not being used. The steps ride in place ready to quickly deploy when needed. Since significant amounts of the steps weight is supported, and no shock loads are transmitted keeps me happy. I have a stiff rubber bungee that I use to secure the steps to the rack.
I realize I loose significant departure angle with the rack in place, but I'm not off-roading with this rig.
I bungee other light stuff to the rack in waterproof containers, so it is multipurpose.
It might look just a little "Clampet" (Beverly Hillbilly), but it is vey functional.
It works well for me. YMMV
