So I neded another step

[Terryallan]

after I raised my TT the factory steps seem to come up short. So I needed just one step. Couldn't buy a 3 step unit to replace the 2 step. None would fit. Moride couldn't help. So I ordered a single step, and mounted it on the bottom step. I made so that it can be easily removed, or installed. made it so that it would work on either the front or back steps.
Now DW won't fall out of the camper so easy.

[Lantley]

Terryallan wrote:

Lantley wrote:
if you are happy with your solution there is no need to do anything else.however Glow step revolution by Torxlift allow for lots of adjustment.They are supported by the ground and are not simple floating/hanging steps like the steps posted above.
Because they are supported by the ground they are very stable.
GSR's also adjust out from the trailer and can be operated in three or four step mode depending on the terrain. Lastly the feet adjust which allows them to land stable on unlevel ground.GSR's maybe a better solution.they are pricey but they may eliminate the need for the additional step stool.
Again they may not be the perfect solution but they are worth researching.

Went the Moride step route, and they wouldn't work, Looked at the Glow steps, and for me. the price was prohibited / too much for me. The extra step cost much less, and is at least the way I installed it. Is easy to take on, and off. I can use it at either end of the TT depending on which end is higher.

I agree the GSR's are pricey and budget breaking. There are certainly cheaper options.

[Terryallan]

ependydad wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
after I raised my TT the factory steps seem to come up short. So I needed just one step. Couldn't buy a 3 step unit to replace the 2 step. None would fit. Moride couldn't help. So I ordered a single step, and mounted it on the bottom step. I made so that it can be easily removed, or installed. made it so that it would work on either the front or back steps.
Now DW won't fall out of the camper so easy.

I've love to see how you did this- especially with being easy to remove and whatnot. Sounds like a very useful solution!

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Simple solution.

We have the GlowStep Revolution Steps and added a 5th step and still find that there are times that we need a little more lift! This new rig is crazy.

We do similar to Cummins but with a step that has adjustable feet. It was spendy, but it helps with the slope and terrain issues that Terry mentions in a later comment.

http://learntorv.com/safety-step-reviewed/

I measured across the bottom step. Mine came to 24 and 3/8 inches. I looked on line for a step whose mounting bracket was very close to those measurements. I found a single step that the mounting bracket measured 25" across and the "wings" on top were formed to the inside. so that it will slide over the bottom step, and the "wings" are well over the step. The top brackets have 2 holes on each side. So I just bored down thru the back holes in the bracket, and thru the bottom step. Got 2 1" bolts and wing nuts. drop the bolts thru and tighten to snug . Bam it's on. when I want it off. Just spin the bolts out, and it is off. It is REAL steady, and only takes a minute to install.


I also thought, actually stole the idea off line, that I could put a brace under either the 2nd step, or the add a step. But instead of buying a brace off line. I figured the bottle jack would do the trick, and it does.

I have not yet figured out how to post pictures on this forum. Seems it is pretty tricky. Got lucky with the sig pic. Would like to update it. Just won't work. But then I would lose Rudy the camper guard dog.

[Terryallan]

Lantley wrote:
if you are happy with your solution there is no need to do anything else.however Glow step revolution by Torxlift allow for lots of adjustment.They are supported by the ground and are not simple floating/hanging steps like the steps posted above.
Because they are supported by the ground they are very stable.
GSR's also adjust out from the trailer and can be operated in three or four step mode depending on the terrain. Lastly the feet adjust which allows them to land stable on unlevel ground.GSR's maybe a better solution.they are pricey but they may eliminate the need for the additional step stool.
Again they may not be the perfect solution but they are worth researching.

Went the Moride step route, and they wouldn't work, Looked at the Glow steps, and for me. the price was prohibited / too much for me. The extra step cost much less, and is at least the way I installed it. Is easy to take on, and off. I can use it at either end of the TT depending on which end is higher.

[ependydad]

Lantley wrote:

ependydad wrote:

Lantley wrote:
... and can be operated in three or four step mode depending on the terrain.

I'm not sure what you mean here?

The top step can be kept in beneath the trailer allowing only 3 steps to be in use or you can pull the steps out fully allowing all 4 steps to be used. Either way the legs extend from the bottom step to contact the ground and support the steps

Ahh, I see what you mean. Spacing on my trailer is such that I can't use that top one without an unusual height for the first "step" on our front door. The rear door is better and we've used it for that a time or two... in fact, I could use that where I'm at right now.

[Lantley]

ependydad wrote:

Lantley wrote:
... and can be operated in three or four step mode depending on the terrain.

I'm not sure what you mean here?

The top step can be kept in beneath the trailer allowing only 3 steps to be in use or you can pull the steps out fully allowing all 4 steps to be used. Either way the legs extend from the bottom step to contact the ground and support the steps

[ependydad]

Terryallan wrote:
after I raised my TT the factory steps seem to come up short. So I needed just one step. Couldn't buy a 3 step unit to replace the 2 step. None would fit. Moride couldn't help. So I ordered a single step, and mounted it on the bottom step. I made so that it can be easily removed, or installed. made it so that it would work on either the front or back steps.
Now DW won't fall out of the camper so easy.

I've love to see how you did this- especially with being easy to remove and whatnot. Sounds like a very useful solution!

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Simple solution.

We have the GlowStep Revolution Steps and added a 5th step and still find that there are times that we need a little more lift! This new rig is crazy.

We do similar to Cummins but with a step that has adjustable feet. It was spendy, but it helps with the slope and terrain issues that Terry mentions in a later comment.

http://learntorv.com/safety-step-reviewed/

[ependydad]

Lantley wrote:
... and can be operated in three or four step mode depending on the terrain.

I'm not sure what you mean here?

[Lantley]

if you are happy with your solution there is no need to do anything else.however Glow step revolution by Torxlift allow for lots of adjustment.They are supported by the ground and are not simple floating/hanging steps like the steps posted above.
Because they are supported by the ground they are very stable.
GSR's also adjust out from the trailer and can be operated in three or four step mode depending on the terrain. Lastly the feet adjust which allows them to land stable on unlevel ground.GSR's maybe a better solution.they are pricey but they may eliminate the need for the additional step stool.
Again they may not be the perfect solution but they are worth researching.

[Cummins12V98]

Terryallan wrote:
Had a step stool under the last step when she fell. Actually it moved causing her to fall. I wanted a much better / safer solution. And I found one. Not all campsites are level at the door, Some are on a steep slope. Seems Happy holiday made mounds where the camper sits, and it sits higher than the site with a unlevel slope to the site.

Understood!

[Cummins12V98]

Fizz wrote:
No need to explain Terry.
It seems in this forum that many people like to point out errors more than give advice. If you do something different from them they take offence.

I just read every post. PLEASE tell us who took offense to what the op said?

What did you add that was constructive?

[Fizz]

No need to explain Terry.
It seems in this forum that many people like to point out errors more than give advice. If you do something different from them they take offence.

[Terryallan]

Had a step stool under the last step when she fell. Actually it moved causing her to fall. I wanted a much better / safer solution. And I found one. Not all campsites are level at the door, Some are on a steep slope. Seems Happy holiday made mounds where the camper sits, and it sits higher than the site with a unlevel slope to the site.

[Cummins12V98]

Simple solution.

[Scottiemom]

We carry a portable aluminum step for those rare occasions when need another step. It has folding legs that are adjustable and is very sturdy.

Dale