How I replaced our damaged steps

[RVcircus]

When we originally purchased our trailer the previous owner had damaged the steps leaving us using a single plastic step to access the trailer. With the short kid legs & extra 6.5" of height we gained after lifting the trailer we were now in need of at least double, and more preferably triple steps.

The install took a few hours to complete and the hardest part was the removal of the old steps. It took a lot of cutting, grinding and hammering to get them off, but it wasn't too bad. After enough beating the steps finally fell right off.

Once the steps were off, fitting the new unit was fairly easy. I jacked the new steps into place, installed temporarily with screws and then replaced the screws with lag bolts. Lastly, I screwed the steps into the trailer frame to finish it off.

I have a write-up along with a video below if interested.

http://www.rvcircus.com/how-to-replace-travel-trailer-steps/

And the direct link to the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQQgq9traWw

[RVcircus]

Thanks! As I get older I'm worried about some of my man card points expiring, so it's good to get some fresh ones occasionally;)

westend wrote:
Nice work. That stabilizer fix is worth a couple points on your man card, too!

[RVcircus]

Thanks for checking it out.

Good eye...those tires are on their way out very soon. It's just not happening before the end of the year.

downtheroad wrote:
Good video...I enjoy doing projects like this myself also.

Aside: maybe your next project could be replacing your tires...they look pretty much spent.

[RVcircus]

Thanks! I think I would have attacked the old steps a little differently now that I've done it. For some reason I thought drinking at the weld was a good idea when I could have just cut the plate and then grinder the weld flat. I'm also still kicking myself for not looking at other step options before buying. Oh well, there always next time...I guess hopefully not in this case.

Valkyriebush wrote:
Good job and write up. I've damaged two sets over the years. Installs straight forward as long as you don't have frame damage.

[westend]

Nice work. That stabilizer fix is worth a couple points on your man card, too!

[downtheroad]

Good video...I enjoy doing projects like this myself also.

Aside: maybe your next project could be replacing your tires...they look pretty much spent.

[Valkyriebush]

Good job and write up. I've damaged two sets over the years. Installs straight forward as long as you don't have frame damage.