Scissor Step Problem

[SteveRankin]

We just bought a used Bigfoot 25C96B yesterday and the biggest issue we have is the steps -- they are horrible.

The main problem is that no matter what we do, most of the steps aren't level.

Any suggestions?

[covered_wagon]

Mine were too high so I insisted the dealer provide a set of steps with another riser and tread added on. They did that without a grumble since they looked like the pic of stretched out steps on your Bigfoot camper above.

Mine are the same width as the door though making them better that way too. I would insist on a new set better suited to your set up.

[69_Avion]

My Glow Steps with custom made hand rail.

[JumboJet]

Here is my step setup - Torklift Glow Step, Glow Guide, and Boot Brush.

[Photomike]

Thanks, now I see it.

[69_Avion]

The double arms are much stronger and they don't allow the pieces to "twist" under a load.

[AnEv942]

Photomike wrote:
I have heard mentioned a couple of times about single and double arms and would love to know the difference. Looking at the two pictures I see no difference other than the new ones have one more step.

So someone please tell me the difference?????

Simply, all the horizontal arms are doubled..captureing the verticals-


double bar


single bar

[Photomike]

I have heard mentioned a couple of times about single and double arms and would love to know the difference. Looking at the two pictures I see no difference other than the new ones have one more step.

So someone please tell me the difference?????





Please note, the maximum photo width=640.

[69_Avion]

You can't go wrong with a TorkLift step. With a set of steps as long as yours are, I wouldn't even try the single arm steps. There is just too much chance of failure with that much leverage. Now you need a hand rail. I had to custom make one for my Glow Steps.

[SteveRankin]

mkirsch wrote:
Good to see you quit wasting your time scratching your head over those clapped-out old steps and went with a new set.

Those old things were just plain SHOT.

Yeah, but it's so much fun beating the old head against the wall! :h

[mkirsch]

Good to see you quit wasting your time scratching your head over those clapped-out old steps and went with a new set.

Those old things were just plain SHOT.

[AKsnowcampers]

This worked good for us

[SteveRankin]

69 Avion wrote:
The TorkLift steps with the double arms make a world of difference when it comes to the strength of the steps. Also, the thin stainless steel washers that they use keep everything from binding.

There's no way I can know how strong or sturdy the previous steps were when new. None the less, the TorkLift steps are very sturdy and sag very little with 200# in the middle of the 6-step model.

bka0721 wrote:
If Bushings are still an issue, Lowes has bushings, by the bushel. Well, maybe not by the bushel, but pretty good quantity and can have more sent in from other stores.

In the hardware section, look for the aisle that has all the horizontal drawers. There is a section that has bushings in nylon, steel, aluminum and brass.

Be careful on those long steps. Do get the handle assist. If not for you, any others that might come visiting.

b

Bushings are no longer an issue. Actually, I'd purchased a supply of bushings, washers and fasteners to repair the original ladder before we went with the new TorkLift.

While I understand your safety concerns, we subscribe to the theory that the best safety device is operator diligence. Besides, truck campers are poorly suited to entertaining visitors, especially when there's 3 dogs on board. And our experience is that 99% of the visiting done when RVing is done outside. Lastly, we bought the Bigfoot to travel to some very remote places where we need to be 100% self-sufficient- anything not absolutely necessary doesn't go.

[bka0721]

If Bushings are still an issue, Lowes has bushings, by the bushel. Well, maybe not by the bushel, but pretty good quantity and can have more sent in from other stores.

In the hardware section, look for the aisle that has all the horizontal drawers. There is a section that has bushings in nylon, steel, aluminum and brass.

Be careful on those long steps. Do get the handle assist. If not for you, any others that might come visiting.

b

[69_Avion]

The TorkLift steps with the double arms make a world of difference when it comes to the strength of the steps. Also, the thin stainless steel washers that they use keep everything from binding.