Morryde Step Above RV Steps - What You NEED TO KNOW Before Buying!

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Morryde Step Above RV Steps - Installation, Review & What You Need to Know Before Buying! There are some things you should know before buying & using this style of step. This video will show you how to install them, we will give you our review of them, and we will tell you what you need to know to avoid inconveniences and possible damage to your travel trailer, 5th wheel, or motorhome -RVTT
⚠ UPDATE: 1 disadvantage of this style of step not mentioned in the video is that if they are wet or very dirty, drying or cleaning them off is a good idea before closing them. They do go in your RV after all.
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@jamessajack982 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody tells you this when they review products. They always give the part a great review, probably because they got them for free. Thanks for pointing out the potential problems. A+ channel!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you James!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

What steps are you guys using? We'd love you hear from you, let us know!

@ashleyfinnegan9142 2 жыл бұрын

I think its good that you talk about both the pros and cons when doing product reviews. Thanks again!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashley!

@WhyWait 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Very informative for anybody looking to upgrade to these. We have the LCI and love them. Watched all the ads too 😉

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Chris. We will definitely need to get a beer sometime!

@jimsjacob 18 күн бұрын

The leveling concepts were huge! My rig does not self level and there is a lot of adjustments to getting it right. Those steps look great for the stability they could provide, but there would be a lot of back and forth as well to dial in the level. Thanks for sharing that as it’s certainly cause for review.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 12 күн бұрын

glad to help my friend!

@billfisher6708 Жыл бұрын

Our Montana fiver came with the Moryde steps and after using them for three years I totally concur with your assessment. We really like them. And as you said in the video, the only problem we have is deploying them at our storage facility. About 50-75% of the time the small storage slot next to us parks something too close for us to be able to access the inside of our trailer without hitching up and moving it.

@derfreklats7921 3 жыл бұрын

The opening clearance you spoke about on the Moreride steps was the last thing on our minds when we picked up our Imagine. On the way home a had a moment and said uh oh as I thought about opening my steps at home next to my neighbors fence. Well I cannot gain access to the inside when parked along side of my house because it hits my neighbors fence. Now the day before a trip I pull out the camper and park on my driveway to pack it out disconnect and reconnect the next day. Oh well.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching fred 😉, they make a removable hinge now that might be of interest to you: www.morryde.com/products/removable-hinge-plate/

@libbyganey7554 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great tutorial. So very informative. Now I am comfortable looking for new steps.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

great, let us know if you have any questions while shopping.

@paullirette105 Ай бұрын

Thank you for making this great video!!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@coltwinchester6124 2 жыл бұрын

These steps are exactly what I need for my slide in truck camper. The issues you talk about would not pertain to me. But is great information.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Colt.

@DeekJohnson 2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who goes over in detail the threshold issues...had to return mine because of the screen door/threshold was too tight fitting. No room for the stair threshold.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

bummer to hear, but thank you for the comment Deek.

@michaelmilton4427 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@shanekasunich9756 Жыл бұрын

love love love your channel

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re here!

@jakeh409 Жыл бұрын

Good review! We have the old style steps and find them easy to deploy if you need to pull over on the shoulder to use the washroom. I can see the Morryde steps being a problem. Thanks for all your great videos. Jake

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

yep, in that case the old style is definitely nice. Pros and cons for both. Thanks for watching and commenting Jake! 🍻

@edwardsteiner2766 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. We are about to install these on our trailer and this answered all our questions. Love your videos!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@1234dvarela 3 жыл бұрын

The solid step systems are great. We recently added carpet insets to our Lippert steps. The combination provides comfort, confidence and added safety.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Debbie, we love them too!

@jakeconner5002 3 жыл бұрын

Wish you would have made this video a month ago, haha! I had to make some repairs to the bottom of my door because I didn’t do what you talk about in this video. Thanks for sharing, Ross!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry it wasn’t sooner Josh. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching!

@larrybenedict4984 Жыл бұрын

Our Forest River NOBO 20.4 came with these steps. Within 2 hours of bringing our brand new trailer home, the door to our trailer had bent. Believe it was from not having the steps extended fully and that lip at the threshold caught the inside bottom corner of the door. Our door is a solid glass front and the hinge literally separated from the door. Took the trailer back and Forest River denied our claim quoting operator error. So my advice, open the door 100% (meaning a full 180 degrees from closed) open before even attempting to deploy the stairs. And let them come all the way out, with the support legs retracted, and then extend the support legs. For this reason I am not a fan! Anyway, I know how to weld so when I got the trailer back with the ruined door, I took it apart, welded a metal frame, and reassembled the door on that. Closes solidly now, the way it should have from the factory. The construction of this type of door is so pathetic, it’s a wonder these don’t just eventually fall apart. Basically held together by gluing one edge of the front glass to a 1/2 inch flimsy piece of sheet metal!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Larry!

@ferdburful6352 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review. I have these steps and they are much better than the standard fold out steps. The Series 2 steps ( which I have) have done away with the pins for the height adjustment. Also available is a railing to go on these. One caution : the railings for each series are not interchangeable.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input. You have those push button things right? Much easier!

@TheRealBiggerAl 3 жыл бұрын

All great tips! We made the mistake of not checking the door swing clearance once and gouged the top of the steps. I think MORryde makes a removable step now for those storage issues you mentioned. Mine came with the trailer and is standard step, no quick adjust legs and no assist for weight. Still better than the diving board type older step though.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Alan, and yes, they have recently release a removable hinge in which the screws are accessible while the steps are down. Thanks again for commenting and being a part of the channel!

@johnirwin1837 Жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS < I know this is a year later, but my new ones are removable without removing screws. Just two pins accessable with steps up.

@randydolff170 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Big Ben 🇨🇦 Canadian followers , improved step by putting cabinet handles under steps lower and mid steps to help raise and lower 👍🐴

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@555forthe666 8 ай бұрын

The need to use blocks is especially critical on sloping ground. One of the sites we camped at needed about 5" of lift at the wheels and the ground sloped away from the door, so the legs didn't reach the ground even when fully extended. A couple of blocks were needed. We 'know a guy'...he gives us 6x8" blocks but a 4x6 or even 4x4 would work. We then just used a metal platform for the first step, as it was now about 10" up to the first step (this would have been needed even with the floating type steps).

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@almoody7155 Жыл бұрын

I installed the moryde steps and removed the factory folding steps and used some sheet metal to create a box to store my leveling blocks and 4x6 blocks for under my stabilizer jacks

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@debbiestanford2240 Жыл бұрын

We have Solid Step with lift kit by Lippert, they are almost same as the Morryde step. The issues we have had are different types of rental spaces. Ground levels and types of surface. There have been several instances where we could not park our fifth wheel or had to dig the dirt out where the steps land. These steps are very solid , we like that and the fact it has a wider step on top. The fact that there is no adjustment to the main frame of the steps, only the little legs on the bottom can be an issue. If the space you are renting has solid surface you may not be able to extend the step where it fits properly at the threshold.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын

makes sense, pros and cons to all rv steps. not sure if there is a model that Im in love with either.

@sd.1110 2 жыл бұрын

My 2019 5th wheel came with a "Morrde Step". About a year later the bolt that holds the two struts broke!! Called Morrde, They mailed me a new bolt that day, No charge!! Highly Recommend them!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear, thanks for sharing.

@Roddo65 2 жыл бұрын

I installed the Moryde 2 years ago. Knee of the best upgrades we have made. The only problem we encountered was the screws came out of the floor. My fix, I used 5 stainless steel bolts through the floor and sealed them with silicone on the bottom.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Rod!

@rlb3255 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I’m concerned about is having space issues when pulled into a rest area situation. Sometimes other vehicles park too close making opening and closing the steps very difficult.These types of steps are a classic fix one problem, create another.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely a valid concern with these steps.

@nickdrach9886 2 жыл бұрын

The newest generation (Gen 2) have 2 pins on the step hinge that you can pull out and quickly remove the step for those types of situations.

@ourjourneytohope 2 жыл бұрын

I had to cut out some of my flooring and threshold to get a fit. I couldn’t adjust my door. I replaced some of the flooring afterwards and all is well.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh! Sometimes things don’t fit perfectly but it sounds like you know what you’re doing David!

@catbird1759 Жыл бұрын

The only issue we can see with the aluminum steps is that they're slippery for our senior labs. We added carpet to add some grip. They're harder to clean, but we can deal with that to make it easier for the dogs going up and down. We love the steps.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Agree, we have small dogs so we just carry them in. Love that you added carpet for your pups! 🐶 👍🏼

@danielreed3625 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 21 mini lite 2516 with these stairs, don't like these stairs because if the stairs are wet and you fold them up, water gets all over the floor. Also these steps bounce around when stowed and push against the screen door frame thus loosening the screws on the door frame. I am looking into installing the tried and true old stair system

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

all good points about the cons of these steps Daniel. Mine dont touch the screen at all, have you checked to see if you can make an adjustment?

@robertcovemaker9440 2 жыл бұрын

My2019 wolfpup came with Moreryde steps. I do like the stability but; The potential damage to your camper is real . I tweaked my leveling with the steps down and bent a door hinge. The rule is , Steps go up first and down last. Also I do not think there is enough adjustment for uneven terrain ,sometimes I have to use blocks. Also whatever dirt or bugs are on your steps are in your camper when you fold them up. I have velcro 'd a small brush under the step

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

All great points! Thanks for watching and commenting Robert!

@rlb3255 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, leveling pads are your friend with these steps.

@AnthonyBarthelCurbside 2 жыл бұрын

I wish that RV manufacturers would give you the choice of NOT having these steps - nowadays so many of the RVs I want have these and I really, really dislike them for so many reasons. I love the old folding steps in travel trailers and wish we could still get trailers with those instead.

@robertlambert5299 11 ай бұрын

I completely agree. We just got our 2024 Grand Design Imagine 2970 RL and it has these. Sand and or water in the trailer every time you fold them inside is a pain. There’s a latch that needs to be pushed before shutting them and opening them and a part is plastic. I can foresee that breaking. Can’t move/adjust the trailer without folding them up. Any roadside stops and folding them down before getting inside and having to set the extension on the legs so it doesn’t bind on the aluminum threshold. I like the outside fold out steps better quick and convent. Only down fall I’ve seen to them is having to paint them after many years of use.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 11 ай бұрын

Take a look at the glosteps, I hear a lot of good things about them.

@robertlambert5299 11 ай бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELSwill do thanks

@dalemarshall9736 2 жыл бұрын

I have an issue with steps on asphalt or concrete sometimes being raised just a little causing door clearance problems. 5th wheel came with 4 steps so bottom step is a ground level. They probably should have only installed 3 step at factory. At a campground with dirt I can just dig down a little. Trying to decide best option which may be to cut off bottom step as the extensions will compensate.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean, in my yard that is sloped, my last step is almost on the ground, but its the only place I can park it. Thanks for watching and commenting Dale.

@glenn384 2 жыл бұрын

Same as you on a site that’s not level or a concrete pad by the door opening you cannot get the steps adjusted so you can close the door. Maybe edit the video to let people know not to buy them to long either.

@216baja 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I will look into buying these. I am also looking into replacing my cheap plastic Thetford toilet with one made of porcelain instead.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you have any questions Paul. We have a porcelain toilet in our RV and its much nicer than the plastic models.

@216baja 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS yes, i definitely want to make the change. Should I remain with Thetford because it should be similar in size and for my flange. I am cautious of going with another company and that it won’t fit due to the flange. Which brand did you have and what did you end up buying?

@randydolff170 2 жыл бұрын

All did you know that Moryde has a rail option that we ordered for $60. Reinforced them with square tubing makes RV great with rail have lots of clearance on my Imagine trailer. Also use rubber tube from medical place to keep steps tight when travelling also made big pads for legs and put rubber under them .👍🐴 🙂your Canadian 🇨🇦 rvers.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the tips Randy, appreciate it!

@joshhaas2410 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Two questions. When packing up to leave a CG in the rain, aren’t the wet steps dripping water into your trailer during the drive home? Also, do they make steps like these for TTs that have a strut on the bottom of the door to keep it from opening past 90°?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen a strut to hold it from sagging. But your concern with the water can definitely be an issue. I would just throw a towel under the steps in the doorway if you don’t have something to brush or dry them off.

@joshhaas2410 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS thanks for your reply. The gas strut at the interior floor level is not to keep the door from sagging but instead to keep the door from swinging open too far. I assume it’s a feature to keep the door from slamming into the side of the trailer in the wind. I’m interested in stairs like this but need to see if they make a model that can be in place alongside the strut. Thanks again for the great video and your insight.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshhaas2410 oooooh, i got ya, sorry I misread that... can you send a picture of your set up to rvtipsandtravels@gmail.com and let me look into it for you.

@rickellis922 2 жыл бұрын

We have the same MorRyde steps on our fifth wheel, and like them very much. If it’s raining, I open our awning just enough to keep the rain off, then wipe the steps off with a small towel. I keep an old beach towel in our pass through storage area and fold it in half and place inside the door to catch any water or ‘crud’ that might fall onto the inside of the camper. It’s never very much, so not a real problem. Steps are very sturdy, and ours came with a large attached hand rail that really makes it nice going up and down the steps!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

@@rickellis922 ill agree, im not putting my steps up until the end of the trip, and it doesnt take much to clean them off. having rock solid steps for the entire trip is worth spending 1 minute cleaning them off for me.

@user-uo3em6lx2u 8 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if you have had your steps long enough, but at some point it appears that when the steps are locked in the up position, the locking mechanism could bend or somehow damage the door frame. Have you known this to be anyone's issue? Thanks for the video. Great tips. I'm looking to convert to solid steps.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 8 ай бұрын

I have not see this issue at all. when the steps are up, they dont really sway much. I havent heard of this issue either. the door frame should be more than strong enough to support these steps in the up position. thank you for watching and commenting.

@jameshurd8657 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching James, we appreciate it.

@chuppoacobra Жыл бұрын

I do wish that the stringers had a hinge point in the middle so the stairs would be more storage friendly, sort of like my attic drop down stairs/ladder. Or maybe some kind of floor plate quick release that would allow for the frame to be removed while stored so i could at least hop up into my trailer without having to pull it forward. All of this in one way or another would take more space in various ways though.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

I believe they have since released a quick release that allows you to remove them quickout disassembling.

@kerrykc1 Жыл бұрын

So my problem was when I was installing my lippert adjustable steps My door to my camper which I have 2021 2106ds My screen door does not open all the way due to the fact that my awning arm is right next to my door so I had to off set My steps What's then left me with the issue of my locking mechanism Not being able to lock on the right hand side so I had to make a bracket So my mechanism would lock and place I I was a bit disappointed And the install because of that but I do like the way this steps are made in the way the steps function So overall I'd like the steps very well

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

good point, and never thought of that issue. nice work around!

@maylynnwhitlock9558 2 ай бұрын

We want to install these on our living quarter horse trailer, which is closer to the ground than most RVs. Have you seen this done? Do you recommend just two steps?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 ай бұрын

on their site it should ask you the height of your threshold and you should be able to find a model from there. probably will be a 2 step.

@miketamburino7512 11 ай бұрын

I have a question. 1 why are the step rise so far apart 9 1/2 ins. steps are to far apart . 2 Why is the first step aways to close to the ground ? 3 If you park anywhere there is a platform more than 2ins. you can not put the steps down to open the door. 4 when you put the steps in you have wash them off snow ice or mud . 5 make sure when putting in the step there is no spiders or snakes in them .

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын

not sure why they build them the way they do.

@Fundytrail 2 жыл бұрын

We replaced our Morryde step with torklift steps to address the clearance issue and you also failed to mention if you are in a situation where you need to extend the support legs all the way from the ground to the 1st step can be very high, another issue torklift steps eliminate with an extra popout step at the bottom to use in this situation.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and adding your input. Have a nice day.

@tomquintana6809 Жыл бұрын

Hi we have the steps, they were in the rv when we bought it. But the screws have come out, do I use a bigger screw? Or do I use anchors? Any suggestions.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Anchors or dowels… watch this: Stripped Screw Holes Stink! Here’s How to Fix Them on Your RV! 🛠 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9J2g8ipnZ3Homg.html

@mikez484 5 ай бұрын

What adjustments can you make if the door clearance isn’t enough? They’re sayin minimum of 3/16”. I have an 1/8” and the threshold is not removable, at least not easily.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 5 ай бұрын

id have to see the application in person but it sounds like you have modifications that would be necessary.

@jimmaltese8513 2 жыл бұрын

Hi just found your channel. And subscribed. Can you please provide me a link for the pet stairs that are in this video. Thanks

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

We have since gotten these and used them in another room: amzn.to/3qXg3mb This is the link to the ones in the video. The reviews are bad but we have not had any problems with them. amzn.to/30JBBaS Thanks for subscribing!

@marde55 2 жыл бұрын

We have a 21 Solitude, and there IS NO SAFETY LATCH!? Never saw one. My big beef is opening them when we make a quick lunch or overnight stop as we do many times. Parking so it is safe to open them takes some thought!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

I do see a lot of people who stop frequently not like these as much as people who only open them at the campground. Thanks for watching!

@billouellet6853 Жыл бұрын

I have a BigHorn 5th wheel. Had to send the Moryde Step Above back to the seller. The steps that lead to the bedroom would not allow enough clearance for the door to close. Even if I modified (cut back) the lower step the Moryde steps still wouldn't close. Too bad the manufacturer doesn't make you aware of this potential problem. Cost me shipping fees to send it back. A loss of $125

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Bill, the steps should be all vertical when stored. no step is out or in farther when stored. what was hitting the steps?

@smithrockbottom 2 жыл бұрын

How do you make adjustments to the door to clear the threshold? Our door closes, but with force. I'm afraid it will stress the hinges.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

hopefully you wont have to, on an RV its not fun. you can shim the hinges, adjust the striker, modify or remove the rubber seal, or very slightly shave the bottom of the door. mine shuts hard too, but not because of the steps. I have mine set to close tightly against the seal. does your door shut equally hard with the steps up too?

@smithrockbottom 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS no, it used to shut solidly, but now we have to push and it isn't even, there is more pressure on the hinge side.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Assuming it’s hitting the threshold of the steps, are they mounted as far into the camper as possible?

@ericjedgar 2 жыл бұрын

They suck if you have to pack up in the rain. Wet steps inside the camper...

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

agreed, something I immediately thought of after releasing the video. Ill have to put that in the update section in the video description. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.

@MsShep55 Жыл бұрын

Don’t you have a screen door on your Rv ? If so was there a clearance problem?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

I do have a screen door and there were no clearance issues.

@robrobinson1175 Жыл бұрын

One thing that all the videos and step manufacturers do not address is when they run waterlines and powerlines in hidden aluminum runs right where the steps go. The camper had no warnings and those chases are covered with the thin luan wood on the top and bottom. I ended up drilling straight into a waterline which ended up causing me to have to cut out the aluminum runs from underneath to make the repair. Due to having the waterlines and power there, while I had everything open, I used threaded Rivetnuts to be able to use short machine screws that wouldn't hit the lines once installed.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Excellent point Rob, thanks for adding.

@maureenbragg9708 Жыл бұрын

I made the absolutely stupid mistake of driving off with the steps down. Argh! I stopped to grab something out of the trailer, closed the door, drove off, and when I pulled over they got caught on the curb and torqued. Luckily, there was no damage to the trailer itself.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Almost did it twice! We’ve all been there. Glad the rig wasn’t damaged.

@maureenbragg9708 Жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS after reading the comments and thinking about the dirt that comes in when I put the steps up, I think I may just get a 2 step collapsible stool.

@maureenbragg9708 Жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS happy to see you read comments. I’d love to hear how people respond to “what’s the stupidest mistake you’ve made with your trailer?”

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

I always read all my comments and try to respond to each of them when I can.

@st6795 2 жыл бұрын

what do you use to clean the steps?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Hey ST, I just use a hose and a nozzle on the high pressure jet setting to spray them off. They’re aluminum so they are pretty easy to clean. Every once in a while I’ll use a soft bristle brush with water but that’s really it. Just make sure they are dry before you put them up into the RV.

@franklyre 2 жыл бұрын

We opted out of these steps because, living in WA state with all the rain and mud, that every time we put them up it would spill all of the mud and water into our rig. Has anyone found this to be an issue?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

this is definitely an issue with fold out steps Frank. We keep a broom right next to our door to brush as much water and dirt off before putting them up.

@DavidStrickland-collegesuccess 2 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a ramp that works similar to these steps? My wife is handicapped and can walk up a ramp but cannot ascend steps.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

David, let me see if any of my subscribers use a ramp and can recommend one. Hang tight for a day or 2.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Does she need hand rails?

@DavidStrickland-collegesuccess 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Hand rails would be a bonus but we might be able to do without them.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

David, I’m sorry I’m not having any luck finding people that have actually used ramps. I have done a Google search and found quite a few but again not finding anybody who’s actually use them that could give me some feedback. I’ll keep my eye out for you though.

@DavidStrickland-collegesuccess 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Thanks. If I figure it out, I will share.

@jeffnedelco2988 Жыл бұрын

My threshold only measures 1/2 in what are my options?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын

not sure

@jasonhester5051 2 жыл бұрын

I myself originally left a good review on these after installation. Later I learned that these steps can be extremely dangerous. My father and a good friend to include myself, have fell down these steps and more than once. When these steps are wet and if you do not hit that magic little strip of tape, you will be going for a rough ride. The front edge of these steps are round and have no traction. My solution I guess will be to try and wrap all of the steps with carpet. Just fair warning that these can be dangerous when wet...

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the input Jason.

@TheLakingc 2 жыл бұрын

Bet they come out with foot attachments like they did for stabilizers. Another business opportunity for someone!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s do it! I’ll split it 50/50 with you!

@TheLakingc 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS another time, i would have. ❤ Must be someone else. How about the fellow who does Big Truck Big RV? He knows a lot of people, and seems well funded. He might love this idea! He is an engineer, too. A very decent fellow, too.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

I think because people carry so many blocks with them for leveling and stabilizing they just use them under their steps too.

@TheLakingc 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS where is the fun in that? 😄 no matter what we use, we have to be cautious of tripping on it, too. If there is anything i could trip over, i will! To one and all: Avoid falls always! My life changing accidents were all falls on ice, off a ladder when it collapsed, and a rock i backed into when stepping back! Lost my spine, feeling, waliking without extreme effort and pain, tissue damage i still have, and an eye injury from hitting the back of my head. Later my eye hemorrhaged, too. Permanent life-changing accidents that were understandable, but had i been more vigilant, could have been avoided. A person i hired broke the ladder and did not tell me, but i should have checked it better. The ice was clear, but it was freezing and clear ice was common...i was thinking about what i was going to do, not what i was doing. Medication for cancer also affected my falls, so if you are on meds, please use extra, extra caution. It just is not worth falling. Watch out for stools, too, flat or ladder type. Check that the safety latch is in place and be careful where you put it and where your weight is. If it even remotely seems it could tip, PLEASE YELL for assistance. Trust me, it is not worth it. I tell you what, others' accidents in set up/teardowns and on the road has saved me many times. I remembered their tragedies...driving, pulling out from gas pumps, E2 bars dropped on feet or slipping on stairs! I did not forget. If people get impatient, it is ok, better an extra minute to the alternatives, right? Happy Thanksgiving, may it be blessed and safe!

@robertfields4594 2 жыл бұрын

Steps are rather pricey. My rivets started rusting the second or third trip out. You would think at that price they would use stainless or a rust resistant Revit. They were simple to install. RV tech at Camping World wanted to charge me $200 to install. Hardest part was unloading them out of the truck.🤔

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

$200? they take 10 minutes to install!! it almost takes longer to put your tools away. Thanks for watching Robert. they are aluminum I believe, so they shouldnt rust, but I dont know for sure what the rivets are made of.

@edmalts 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Nobody talks about it. Door did not close and screen much less! I could not close the doors, or adjust it. I had no room top. Thinking of cutting bottom door

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

thats odd, the hinge on these allows the entire assembly to sit inside the camper completely away from the door. not sure why they are hitting the door on yours. do you mind sharing your make and model, maybe I can find some information on this for you.

@rm101471 2 жыл бұрын

My door did not close either , and the screen was worse. Didn’t know if I needed to recess the floor mounting brackets into the floor, adjusted feet , but when too low put torque on the threshold . Directions said to put bracket up against the threshold , as it is I need shims to secure the upright brackets to the wall . Please help !!!

@kathyczeck8713 2 жыл бұрын

We just installed these last night and had to take the screen door off in order to close the door. We have a 2018 freedom express. Is there a fix for the screen door? We tried to adjust it and there is no way that we saw to do that.

@connieolson171 11 ай бұрын

Camper is full of mosquitoes before you get the step adjusted. Standing in the rain to adjust isn't my thing either. I'll take the old style any day!

@Caadmandu 11 ай бұрын

these steps are bad if the ground outside is too high. the bottom of the step hits the ground and you cannot close the door. they have no adjustment for this... my friend just bought his trailer with these installed and he had to put his tires on blocks to get the trailer high enough to keep steps from hitting ground...... bed idea

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 11 ай бұрын

If you order the correct size and with the legs all the way in and the door still not closing you need to find a different campground that isn’t on a hill. Haven’t had this problem in 7 years. Your friend probably has the wrong size. Most manufacturers are putting these on trailers and 5th wheels from the factory now, have been for a few years. My trailer is parked on a pretty good slope in my driveway which you can clearly see in many of our videos, and that means the rear is down. I still have play in my feet and no issues closing the door. My driveway is worse than any campground I’ve been to as well. I’d bet good money whoever put those steps on chose the wrong rise height.

@capodad2u 2 жыл бұрын

I dunno why you would want these, don't all RV's and trailers have built in automatic self supporting steps? We have a 2009 Winnebago View. These seem like a total hassle.🤷

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

To answer your question, no, travel trailers usually come with flip out steps that are NOT supported by anything other than the their own frame, which is like walking on a diving board, and they are NOT automatic. These steps replace an entirely different step than RVs like yours have.

@capodad2u 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS thank you for clarifying. Appreciate the video !!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching!

@dank8017 2 жыл бұрын

So many reasons not to buy these type of steps, so many inconveniences. I put a Torklift on and never looked back.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Those steps are nice but don’t allow you to add the extra storage underneath. They also don’t have a frame on the sides, which is nice for us because of our dogs.

@joelgoff4722 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, these and the Anderson levelers are the biggest unneeded rv accessories and imho a waste of money

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll agree with you on the Anderson levelers Joel, but my factory steps were like walking on a diving board. They were awful.

@joelgoff4722 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS I will add that my TT's steps are top of the line heavy duty folding 3 level aluminum and steel steps by way of option upgrade when purchased. We definitely lucked out.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Torklift glow steps?

@joelgoff4722 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS No, they're Lippert three fold. I believe they were considered top HD steps back in 2017 and we sure have loved them. Very stable with little bounce and no support needed for 200 lb person.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look them up! Good having a friendly discussion with you Joel.

@cdix3227 2 жыл бұрын

For the reasons you describe and for the size and price of it, why? I can’t see any reason to replace traditional steps unless you have money to burn for the minor issue of the step causing trailer wobble. Plus when I need to get into the trailer for a quick reason I don’t want to deal with this big oversized thing in the way with no space to put it down, curbs, cars and other trailers. …..As for the wobble, use the bottle jack you should be carrying. An expensive solution for what problem?

@lakeeversteen9596 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever stop to think that maybe there are people in this world with different wants and needs than you? Maybe someone is handicapped and doesn’t want to walk on wobbly stairs? Maybe people in the world have save their money to spend it on things they want, that doesn’t mean they’re burning money. Instead of being an Internet troll maybe you should be happy this guy is reviewing The negative aspects of the steps along with the good ones. Most channels get them for free and never say anything bad about them. And by the way, a bottle jack, even a small one, it’s not going to fit in a lot of situations underneath the bottom step on level ground. And because the bottom step swings independently from the top two steps, Putting something underneath them doesn’t work. I’ve tried it on multiple campers.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Before I got these steps I used the step saver from Camco underneath the bottom step and you are exactly right Lake. Because it moves separately from the top 2 steps the bottom step starts to hinge when walking on the top 2. Definitely doesn’t stabilize very well. These are also nice because you are adding storage outside. Love these steps!

@JanetDerouin-cb3wi Жыл бұрын

😂

@JanetDerouin-cb3wi Жыл бұрын

I didn’t get no screws. I don’t know what size I need

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын

sorry for the late response, after a few years I am finally able now to get caught up on responding to all comments. call the manufacturer and have them send screws

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ай бұрын

sorry for the late response, after a few years I am finally able now to get caught up on responding to all comments.

@kennethpierce2518 Жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine anyone adding this steps to their RV. I have 2 sets of these steps and despise them. Every time you put them up...you bring dirt and debris into your RV. More especially if it rains while you’re camped. I’m looking to change ours.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

That’s why I create review videos so people can see the good and bad of what’s out there. For us, the stability of these steps exceed any negatives so we like them. We camp on concrete pads usually and have a mat at the bottom of the steps so they don’t really get dirty. If they do we just brush them off quickly.

@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 2 жыл бұрын

These things are horrible how are you supposed to build a deck to the RV?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you have steps on your RV if you were building a deck???

@johnirwin1837 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion this video needs to be pulled down as it is no longer applicable to the current model or at least to my brand new one. By.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Thousands of rvs with this model on them John. Just because yours doesn’t have this model doesn’t mean others don’t. Besides, the talking points in this video relate to all solid frame steps, not a specific model. So definitely not pulling down this video. It helps people every day. But I would love to know what you mean by this video doesn’t apply as I’m a little confused how the model of steps makes any difference. Thank you!

@johnirwin1837 Жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS , I don't think they make it anymore is my point. Mine is an add on not factory.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing something. Definitely appreciate you watching and commenting John. I think the points made in this video still apply to all models of solid frame steps… meaning they all protrude from the rv, they can damage the door when leveling, etc… thanks again John.

@dickmatthews3058 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t buy them..I have and dislike them.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you dislike them?

@pwrofgrayskull 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. We have them and hate them for so many reasons. They're a hassle on the road almost everywhere we have to stop, can't just pop in the trailer quickly, have to have the proper clearance every time. When you fold them in the water and dirt goes inside the trailer if you don't wipe them down. For us they're a hassle in every way and not worth it, they've been a thorn in our side at multiple points during every single trip out with them. They stick out from the trailer too far at a rest area...if we stop on the side of the road for our son to use the bathroom they often won't reach the ground...we've had occasions where at campgrounds we have to drive the trailer up on blocks just to get the stairs down and be able to close the door because the steps were too close to the ground...these came on our new trailer and we wish they didn't. They don't work for us, I could go on and on. Save yourself the hassle unless you only ever use your trailer at a perfectly level location with lots of room to put the stairs out.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

@@pwrofgrayskull they work for our application, but this is exactly why I point out the negatives when we do product reviews... so people know what they are getting into before buying them. Thanks for your input!

@pwrofgrayskull 2 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Yes, exactly! I enjoyed your video and thought it was great information, well done. 🙂👍