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Madmartigan
Explorer
Feb 09, 2017

New Steps Needed After Axle Flip - Recommendations?

I have a 2011 MVP Summit 25-BH travel trailer I recently bought. I went from a pretty tall 19' foot Fleetwood to this and learned quickly that the extra 6 feet of trailer length causes clearance issues. So I went in and had the axles flipped and feel much better about not ripping my drain pipes off. Now the entry steps are too high so I was just going to swap on a triple step set-up. The problem is that EVERY triple step kit I find is 27" wide at the frame where mine is 25.5". I found one guy online who had the exact same problem as me but I still can't find steps that will fit my trailer. Is my only option to saw off my existing double step assembly and weld on the wider 27" versions? Has anyone else experienced this and successfully found a solution?
  • RideSlow's avatar
    RideSlow
    Explorer
    Feb 09, 2017
    Tork Lift Glow Steps. Order to fit. I posted pics on 12/29/16 in this thread
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer II
    Feb 09, 2017
    Maybe you could bring some sort of a step stool to put on the ground next to the steps, kind of like railroads do (or did) at station platforms.
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Feb 09, 2017
    I built a 30" X 36" box out of exterior grade plywood high enough to make the step up to the first step comfortable. I left the bottom open on the box so I can turn it over in the bed of my truck to carry stuff in when towing. I covered the top and sides in outdoor carpet. It has been a handy thing to have and works great as a bottom step after our axles were flipped.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Feb 09, 2017
    If you want the best it's Torque lift. I installed a set on my FW and posted with pics but searched and cant find any of my posts over a year old. Not cheap but very good and great customer service.

    Mine are 27 but they offer 25.5
    It took some cutting and grinding to remove my old step.



  • dewey02's avatar
    dewey02
    Explorer II
    Feb 09, 2017
    We bought this for $19 (on sale) at Harbor Freight.
    It was too tall, so I took off the plastic footpads, cut it down to size and then reinstalled the footpads. Works great.



    Link here
  • Madmartigan's avatar
    Madmartigan
    Explorer
    Feb 09, 2017
    Wow, thanks for all the replies, very appreciated.

    We used a step stool prior to the axle flip and I felt like that was barely enough. Now with the flip, the stool isn't going to be enough. We have a 3 year old and a 1 year old and my aim is to keep it within their use.

    Enblethen, I will definitely check that out. I can't believe how hard this has been to try and find. I figured if someone made the double steps at 25.5" the triple steps HAD to exist somewhere.

    Dewey02, that version is much better than the plastic stool we got at CW. I'll consider that one as well.
  • Madmartigan's avatar
    Madmartigan
    Explorer
    Feb 09, 2017
    Thanks BarneyS! I sent them an email to confirm. I'll be thrilled if that works.

    Pretty much all steps I've found are 24" at the step but the frames are 27". Here are some examples:

    https://www.amazon.com/Stromberg-Carlson-SM-24-39-Triple-Manual/dp/B001U7MWDU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486683762&sr=8-2&keywords=rv+triple+step

    http://www.etrailer.com/RV-Stairs-and-Steps/Stromberg-Carlson/SMFP-3100.html?feed=npn&gclid=Cj0KEQiAw_DEBRChnYiQ_562gsEBEiQA4LcsstRVj80cEh7tXDufLn58bQIj8uwv2tBcqH2QQtFM4ZkaApxs8P8HAQ

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