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hedge
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Jul 10, 2013

Rear step bumper and towing (such as comfort-step)

I'm looking at upgrading to a new camper, I've been looking at the Adventurer's as they're available locally. I quite like the comfort-step but it sure looks like it would be a problem when towing because I'd need a much longer extension... or does it not interfere as much as it looks?
  • I'm going to modify my pricing quote, as that $1100 number included the frame mounts I bought at the same time. I think the hitch & extension were about $900 for the parts, & I installed them myself (easy job).

    The bumper definitely adds to the extension needed, but only by the several inches more than a normal bumper.

    And no, the steps cannot move from center, at least as the factory mounting is.
  • We purchased an Adventurer 910FBS in January with the Comfort Step....what a GREAT option!

    We also tow something about 90% of the time...sometimes up to 8,000 lbs.

    With our previous 9' camper, we used a Titan/Tow Beast with an 18" extension. With this longer camper & longer bumper, I only felt safe with a full TorkLift hitch and 36" truss extension. It was expensive (about $1,100 IIRC), but that's what peace of mind is worth, not to mention the safety of others on the road. Worth every dime I say.