RV Co Port-A-Deck

I bought the RV-Co Port-A-Step last Spring, it was less than the Deck, I think in the $500 range. We already had some steel steps from another company, but they were too hard to put up for one night stops. My dog could not safely do the stock trailer steps even for an overnight.



The metal non-slip surface of these was also a no-go for the dog. I got some "Prest-O-Fit 2-0421 Ruggids RV Step Rug Sierra Brown 23 In. Wide" covers for the steps and put a small rug on top. These help clean your feet off as well.



They fold up and fit into my basement side storage right by the step.



The owner is easy to get by phone and easy to work with. I did have one issue where it seemed the rail was too long to fit properly into the receivers. It may be because I have not fully extended the steps properly or they need some lubricant. I got around it by flipping the rail upside down which positions the posts slightly closer together. Also, during long term use, the top step will try to creep in towards the camper slightly. There are hooks to bungee it, but I think I will use some rigid hardware. Since it is so portable, when I am at unknown overnight stops, I put a lock cable around it and the original steps. It does not fasten to your old steps, it just sits on top. It is important to have the two measurements when ordering: camper floor height and top step height. In my case, to make it come out right, they added a 3" lift to the top shelf.

Before steps, I did the ramp thing. Fifth Wheels are usually so high that the angle is unusable for an impaired dog. I had two of the ramps that met on a halfway down platform. It was a real dog and pony show setting it up and the top ramp had to be removed for the humans to get in. I would not recommend that approach.

We have had some knee issues and really appreciate these steps, especially when carrying a load.

Those look really nice. I just sent him a few questions about weight and stored dimensions for the deck, but will consider the stairs as well. Thank you for the detailed reply.

We have the same 5 step as Fred42 an couldn't be happier. Have the same problem with them creeping in I use a vise-grip wood bar clamp to hold them in place.

I have the 4 step Torklift GlowStep unit. It was just over $500.00 not $750.00. I installed them myself. Easy four bolt installation. My friend has a Porta Deck and is having problems stripping out the threads on the height adjusters for the legs. If he doesn't get them tight enough they slip. Not a good thing...

B.O.

We have both steps & deck. Would buy them again & good product.
We actually picked ours up at the shop there in Emory, Tx as our rv space on Lake Fork is just down the road:)

Another possibility might be the new MorRyde "StepAbove" entry steps.

It would seem you could add outdoor carpet to the treads, and make
your own "add-on" full length side rail to make the dog/s feel secure.

(The optional hand rail would benefit you - but not the dog/s).

Also there is another mfgr of entry decks, which break down for storage but not quite as "user friendly" as Port-A-Deck - but appear to be of sturdier construction.

Try a google search(?).
(I'll come back with the name if I find it)

:C

ol Bombero-JC wrote:

Try a google search(?).
(I'll come back with the name if I find it)

:C

I'll check out those Mor/Ryde steps, but I've been looking at the Hofmann decks, which I think are the ones you are referring to. I love their modular design, but they do look more time consuming to assemble and/or tear down.