I will see if the Photo Link displays my photos in the order that I dropped them.#1. This shows our steps set up. These are the new model that they have available. The legs come out of the bottom, which to DW and I saw as a greater tripping hazard than the old model which you can see on their website. The old model has the legs slide out of the top and could easily make the assembly stick out an additional 8 inches or more.#2. This shows the steps in the stowed position, ready for travel. I have removed the old steps and in their space, I installed one of their tool boxes.#3. This a side view of the steps out ready for camping. The handrail is mounted on the steps and swing in with the steps, provided if you have nothing that would sit within 33 inches of the steps.We have several older relatives that like to visit us when we camp sowe considered this mod. My knees were replaced in '13, so these workfor me also.The only alteration made to our DENALI before installation wasremoval of the sill plate inside the door and the seven screws to mount the steps.

My hope is that one day, one of our grandchildren will visit and school me on how to operate this computer.Maybe this will now show all photos in the same message. Finally.

Other than spending much more money please tell me what is functionally better about the MORryde product compared to my steps?

Cummins12V98, I haven't any way of knowing of your age or yourhealth, but I purchased these steps because of mine. These stepsdon't move at all when someone uses them. Both of my knees have beenreplaced and though they work great, it isn't thrilling to descend aset of shaky stairs on sometimes shaky knees.In 2000, DW and I purchased our first TT, our DENALI is our fifth.Each has had a bit of a problem with the steps, so I have decidedthat the next time I step on a diving board I would hope that the water is the right temperature.

I would love to have one of those units. Only 3 problems are I wouldn't be able to drop them inside my barn without hitting the wall, they are always in the way of the opening, and they would need to be super clean before mama would let me fold them in. I bet they are rock solid though.Dan

Hammerboy wrote:I would love to have one of those units. Only 3 problems are I wouldn't be able to drop them inside my barn without hitting the wall, they are always in the way of the opening, and they would need to be super clean before mama would let me fold them in. I bet they are rock solid though.DanThat's what the outside carpet is for, keeps down the amount of dust and dirt dragged into the rig as well, less time sweeping or scrubbing = more time relaxing.

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Horizon170
Explorer
Oct 10, 2018
RV'ing is supposed to be easy and relaxing. The Mor Ryde steps would not work for us. I had both knees replaced and the Wife had one replaced and we are old (I'm 78), but the OEM electronic steps pose no problem for us. The Mor Ryde steps would be OK for semi-permanent stays.
To each his own.
mailman-ret
Explorer
Oct 07, 2018
F-TROUP wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Other than spending much more money please tell me what is functionally better about the MORryde product compared to my steps?

When your rivits brake your steps will colapse with you on them. The OP should have gone with the 4 step model.

F-TROUP, if your assessment for need of a 4-step unit is based on the first page's photos, look closer at the photos I posted on 9/22/18. In 2000, the camper shelter was built for a '99 Explorer and a 21' Bantam Hybrid. It now houses a 34'8" DENALI and our 2016 F250 Super Duty 4X4. I had to remove part of the vehicle side floor so that the Cab lights of the 250 would clear. The pickup side is about 6 inches below that of the RV. The step feet are sitting on the incline between the two, so the legs stick out more than usual. The four step would have been way too big.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Oct 06, 2018
BarneyS wrote:
F-TROUP wrote:

When your rivits brake your steps will colapse with you on them. The OP should have gone with the 4 step model.

That happened to me. The top rivet broke on one side as I was going down on the steps. We had the heavy duty steps like the ones pictured. However they were about 11 or 12 years old when it happened while were were snowbirding in Florida. I replaced my steps with the Glow Step Revolution from TorkLift. They are rock solid and work very well. :)
Barney

I will keep an eye on mine. “If” I were to replace then it would be with what you have Barney.
BarneyS
Explorer III
Oct 06, 2018
F-TROUP wrote:

When your rivits brake your steps will colapse with you on them. The OP should have gone with the 4 step model.

That happened to me. The top rivet broke on one side as I was going down on the steps. We had the heavy duty steps like the ones pictured. However they were about 11 or 12 years old when it happened while were were snowbirding in Florida. I replaced my steps with the Glow Step Revolution from TorkLift. They are rock solid and work very well. :)
Barney
F-TROUP
Explorer
Oct 06, 2018
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Other than spending much more money please tell me what is functionally better about the MORryde product compared to my steps?

When your rivits brake your steps will colapse with you on them. The OP should have gone with the 4 step model.
GHop
Explorer
Sep 24, 2018
Mailman-ret, thank you for sharing and I'm glad these step's work great for you and your wife. We have the same steps and love them. We never had an issue deploying the steps at a rest stop or gas stations. You are correct the MorRyde steps are easy on the knees. Be safe and thank you for the information.
mailman-ret
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018
Looking at these photo's, during which time the steps are level, one can see that there isn't a tripping hazard as mentioned earlier. Remember, these are the new style. I have had these in locations where they were somewhat less level, but the exposure to the legs have not presented a hazard.

DW and I took a trip from central Missouri to upstate Pennsylvania, and returned last week through upstate Illinois. We made numerous stops in rest areas and parked among the Big Rigs. We never had a problem with the length of the steps and getting in and out between the rigs. We even observed two other TT's with same steps in two other states. Glad I saw them!
mailman-ret
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018

On the first page, I displayed photos of the steps with their version of a handrail. I found it a might unsteady, so I went to the drawing board and designed my own. These are more solid, and take up an inch and a half less of the side access area. All that entered our camper liked that the distance between my version and the camper rail made them feel safer.
mailman-ret
Explorer
Jul 14, 2018
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Another thing I don't like about the MORryde steps is once you hit the ground you better keep stepping away from the steps or if turning you may trip on the extended legs.

The original style of the MORryde steps presents this hazard worse
than the new style. I had the opportunity to see both styles during
our trip in June, and I made sure the new ones were the ones we
ordered. Though my photo isn't too clear being blocked by my 4"X6", I
just checked and our's are stuck out 2" on the legs, and the feet
stick out 2" further. With my straight edge, I can see that the legs
would stick out 14" with the feet an additional 2" if they were the original design.
Lantley
Nomad
Jul 14, 2018
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"The moryde has a grab handle and yours doesn't. Having a grab handle can make all the difference to preventing a fall "

This is true but I still have the handle that's attached to the side of the RV. It would be very easy to clamp on another hand rail if needed on mine. Thankfully I don't need rails, YET!

Another thing I don't like about the MORryde steps is once you hit the ground you better keep stepping away from the steps or if turning you may trip on the extended legs.

There are different grades of steps as to how stable they are. Mine are the heavier duty ones and have very little movement compared to the others.

I can agree that there are different grades of steps. But those supported by the ground will ALWAYS be more stable than those that are not.
Another factor is simply the weight of he person using the steps.
If the steps are hanging and unsupported, the weight of the person walking the steps will have a big impact on the stability of the steps. A person that is 225# or greater will generate some wiggling and motion in the steps vs. a smaller person.
If the steps are supported by the ground there is no wighling or motion regardless of the weight of the user.

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