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Terryallan
Explorer II
Explorer II
So what Yโ€™all think about โ€œstep aboveโ€ entry steps?
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
5.0, 3.73
Lazy Campers
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buc1980
Explorer
Explorer
I have the torklift glow step revolution and I am very satisfy with them.Easy to deploy and store and very stable.
2017 Ford F350 DRW,2005 Kountry Star 35ft,16750 lb weight on SAILUN tire,6 points LIPPERD Level-up.New Mor/ryde IS suspension install.Full body paint 2022.RV flex roof 2023

cmarkj
Explorer
Explorer
We love ours. Very sturdy and have helped keep the TT more stable. One thing we found was for large dogs, they can be a bit slippery unles you put carpet covers on the steps. The dogs now love them too.
Always looking for the perfect site.

Terryallan
Explorer II
Explorer II
RollandB wrote:
I narrowed it to the Step Above and Torklift Glowstep and decided on the Torklift. One concern I had while deciding was how far out the MorRyde needs to deploy. I store ours in an area with limited space next to it due to the rig stored there. With the Torklift Iโ€™ve had a few times I could not deploy them fully, but still far enough to safely get in. With the MorRyde I would have not been able to. Recently when I was taking the trailer back to storage someone with the MorRyde had pulled their rig out a bit just to deploy the steps. I would give some thought to if you ever got to a spot you couldnโ€™t get the steps out how you would handle it.


Well I keep the TT in the back yard. I have room to put them down. And honestly. Should I ever pull up to a campsite, and the camper in front of me is so close that I can't put down the steps. I will just keep going.


However. some of the campsites we have used are to close to get the slide out because of trees. That is why I made sure the TT can be fully used with the slide in.
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
5.0, 3.73
Lazy Campers

dpgllg
Explorer
Explorer
RollandB wrote:
I narrowed it to the Step Above and Torklift Glowstep and decided on the Torklift. One concern I had while deciding was how far out the MorRyde needs to deploy. I store ours in an area with limited space next to it due to the rig stored there. With the Torklift Iโ€™ve had a few times I could not deploy them fully, but still far enough to safely get in. With the MorRyde I would have not been able to. Recently when I was taking the trailer back to storage someone with the MorRyde had pulled their rig out a bit just to deploy the steps. I would give some thought to if you ever got to a spot you couldnโ€™t get the steps out how you would handle it.


I installed to Torklift steps on our 5th wheel. Well actually my son in law did. Took less than an hour and we love them! The ability to deploy in tight space, they don't get stored inside your rig, they are so much more stable and the fact the riser height is the same are all pluses!

I am disabled and have difficulty going up and down stairs. These steps are so much better for me than the factory steps. I have balance issues and by adjusting the height of the riser it is so stable. We have a 14 year old cocker spaniel that had to be lifted in and out of the RV. With the Torklift steps he is able to get in and out with no problem.

These steps really do make a difference!

Dave
2013 2500HD Chevy LTZ 6.6 Diesel Ext Cab Long Bed
2017 Grand Design Reflection 27RL 5th Wheel
Dear Wife, plus two Cocker Spaniels and a Standard Poodle

RollandB
Explorer
Explorer
I narrowed it to the Step Above and Torklift Glowstep and decided on the Torklift. One concern I had while deciding was how far out the MorRyde needs to deploy. I store ours in an area with limited space next to it due to the rig stored there. With the Torklift Iโ€™ve had a few times I could not deploy them fully, but still far enough to safely get in. With the MorRyde I would have not been able to. Recently when I was taking the trailer back to storage someone with the MorRyde had pulled their rig out a bit just to deploy the steps. I would give some thought to if you ever got to a spot you couldnโ€™t get the steps out how you would handle it.
2013 Yukon

2021 Coachmen Spirit 1943RB

Terryallan
Explorer II
Explorer II
Reason for asking. This weekend the spot the TT was on was considerly higher than the ground in front of it. We had to put a step stool below the steps. And DW being the very image of grace, Fell off of it. then we noticed the steps a friend had on his 5er. Seemed really nice. So I thought I'd ask Y'all about it.

Thanks for the feed back.
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
5.0, 3.73
Lazy Campers

Hammerboy
Explorer
Explorer
Terryallan wrote:
fj12ryder wrote:
They look okay, but they would have to be cleaned good before you flip them back inside. They sure won't work if you have to store you trailer close to another trailer. We only have a foot or two, so definitely a no go.


Why do you get your steps that dirty? Mine come down on the awning matt, and stay pretty clean. Just need sweeping off.


Oh they get dirty, we had nearly 3" rain this weekend at the campground and the entire mat was muddy and the steps when we packed up this morning. You would need to hose off the steps to clean them, sweeping wouldn't cut it.

Dan
2019 Chevy crew LTZ 2500 HD Duramax
2017 Wildcat 29rlx fifth wheel

Terryallan
Explorer II
Explorer II
fj12ryder wrote:
If you don't, or can't, use an awning mat, and the area is fairly wet and muddy, you'd be surprised where the mud and dirt will go. Or sand from the beach. Or wet leaves on the ground. If you camp somewhere other than on a concrete pad, the dirt has to go somewhere.

The OP asks what people thought of the steps, so I said what I thought. Don't get too upset about how I do things.


Just wondering. I have been camping for 35 years, in mud, sand, grass, gravel, (last night the rain turned the area in to a pond) and what ever that stuff is on the ground on the Blue Ridge Parkway CGs, and never did we get our steps so dirty that they couldn't be swept off, or quickly cleaned. There are rugs that fit over the steps that help keep them clean.
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
5.0, 3.73
Lazy Campers

Addy15
Explorer
Explorer
The MORryde Solid Steps came standard on our unit, and we like them very much. We just sweep them off before stowing and they work great!

fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
If you don't, or can't, use an awning mat, and the area is fairly wet and muddy, you'd be surprised where the mud and dirt will go. Or sand from the beach. Or wet leaves on the ground. If you camp somewhere other than on a concrete pad, the dirt has to go somewhere.

The OP asks what people thought of the steps, so I said what I thought. Don't get too upset about how I do things.
Howard and Peggy

"Don't Panic"

Terryallan
Explorer II
Explorer II
fj12ryder wrote:
They look okay, but they would have to be cleaned good before you flip them back inside. They sure won't work if you have to store you trailer close to another trailer. We only have a foot or two, so definitely a no go.


Why do you get your steps that dirty? Mine come down on the awning matt, and stay pretty clean. Just need sweeping off.
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
5.0, 3.73
Lazy Campers

delwhjr
Explorer
Explorer
neschultz wrote:
We have the MorRyde 3 step version. One of our best mods. Very sturdy and better for us old folks. We donโ€™t even put the stabilizer jacks down at home anymore. We tend to keep our steps brushed off anyway so we donโ€™t track much dirt in so that hasnโ€™t been a problem and weโ€™ve never been anywhere near close enough to anything that we couldnโ€™t use them, although we do have 2 entry doors so that wouldnโ€™t be a problem either.


X2
We also installed the optional lower hand rail
2022 Rockwood 2109S
2006 Durango HEMI

Jackfate
Explorer
Explorer
Save yourself injury . Torklift Revolution! If you order these closely follow the directions for measurements before you order. Our 3 step oem turned into 4 step . Very happy with equal distance steps .

Expensive, not really when you consider the cost of emergency room .

Hammerboy
Explorer
Explorer
edatlanta wrote:
My choice for replacement steps was This One.
Installed 2 1/2 years ago.

8 years full time as of last month.


When we replace ours someday these will be it. As already said I don't want muddy steps inside plus I don't have the required space in my barn.

Dan
2019 Chevy crew LTZ 2500 HD Duramax
2017 Wildcat 29rlx fifth wheel