Fold down entry step: Length??
We are looking at new fifth wheels, some of which come with the new hinged entry steps that fold up in one piece, into the doorway of the rig, behind the door. We park our rig in a large garage and I ...
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x2 I wish they'd unhinge and slide underneath. Sort of like how some of the spare tires work. These steps work great, sturdy etc but I have also heard of the mess. The older I get the harder it is to use this type of step. However, we don't have them on ours but have used them. I don't like anything that both of us can't setup and use as you never know when it's up to just one. Just understand your own limitations or not, and go for it!
Lantley wrote:
THOse one piece stepn are growing in popularity. Mor Ryde makes a version as well.
I see them as a big scoop ready to dump debris into the trailer when you fold them in. If they are wet you will have to dry them before putting them in.
Yes you could sweep them each and every time you fold them, but I'm not looking for more breakdown task.
Lastly 1 piece steps block the door. I often set a cooler or other cargo just inside the door when loading up. The one piece stair will block entry unless they are down. Which means steps are in the way when trying to set a heavy cooler in the RV.
I saw enough of them to determine they were not for me. I still prefer my GSR step. They remain outside at all times, which is where a set of exterior steps should be.
