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joelc
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The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable. The price is another big factor to consider. The Morride step will not fit my threshold unless I do a serious modification. I am still looking, but for now I have rigged up a support under my current steps so they will be safe an won't deteriorate further.
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joelc wrote:....The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable...
I don't know where you read all this but I don't believe it. Having had Glowsteps for 6 years, I can assure you it is not correct.
There are 3 adjustments for the height of the top of the steps and 5 adjustments on the bottom of the legs. This allows for getting the steps level regardless of the slope of the terrain. And the latch mechanism is solid. Once latched and pinned, there is no way for it to come out. They are rock steady when deployed given the supports at the top and the ground at the bottom.
The Glowstep is still my first choice for steps!
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Carl n Susan wrote:joelc wrote:....The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable...
I don't know where you read all this but I don't believe it. Having had Glowsteps for 6 years, I can assure you it is not correct.
There are 3 adjustments for the height of the top of the steps and 5 adjustments on the bottom of the legs. This allows for getting the steps level regardless of the slope of the terrain. And the latch mechanism is solid. Once latched and pinned, there is no way for it to come out. They are rock steady when deployed given the supports at the top and the ground at the bottom.
The Glowstep is still my first choice for steps!
You can read my previous post on glowsteps . Yes there is nothing I can do to get "ALL" four of my steps level. I'll repeat again ,went as far as talking on the phone with a rep. Changed the adjustment legs to the longer ones , gave them my measurements etc etc etc .Does not matter what adjustment I do , I try all three adjustments ,adjust the legs, but I do not get all four completely level ,believe it or not ,but it's a fact . I have tried everything . It is what it is .
As far as the latch system ,yes its solid . If you forget to pin it ,it falls just slightly ,and will scare you to death ,but won't cause an issue I guess unless someone panics .
The glow steps are far from my first choice , I spent 12 years with a three step set up that was suspended , solid , no need to adjust ,always level , NEVER an issues .
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joelc wrote:The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable. The price is another big factor to consider. The Morride step will not fit my threshold unless I do a serious modification. I am still looking, but for now I have rigged up a support under my current steps so they will be safe an won't deteriorate further.
They are far from my top contender ,a good set of three or four step suspended would be my next choice if the time comes .
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Cptnvideo
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My 5th wheel came with the MorRyd solid step. NEVER had an issue with level or being solid on the ground. And adjusting has NEVER taken more than several seconds.
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cummins2014 wrote:joelc wrote:The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable. The price is another big factor to consider. The Morride step will not fit my threshold unless I do a serious modification. I am still looking, but for now I have rigged up a support under my current steps so they will be safe an won't deteriorate further.
They are far from my top contender ,a good set of three or four step suspended would be my next choice if the time comes .
All suspended steps do bounce or at least have the potential for bounce.
The bounce compromises the stability of the steps.
Comparing a suspended steps to a ground contact steps is apples and oranges.
Suspended is OK for many but they simply cannot provide the solid stability of a ground contact step.
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Well said, Lantley.
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cummins2014
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Lantley wrote:cummins2014 wrote:joelc wrote:The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable. The price is another big factor to consider. The Morride step will not fit my threshold unless I do a serious modification. I am still looking, but for now I have rigged up a support under my current steps so they will be safe an won't deteriorate further.
They are far from my top contender ,a good set of three or four step suspended would be my next choice if the time comes .
All suspended steps do bounce or at least have the potential for bounce.
The bounce compromises the stability of the steps.
Comparing a suspended steps to a ground contact steps is apples and oranges.
Suspended is OK for many but they simply cannot provide the solid stability of a ground contact step.
I don’t disagree as far as stability, sure the suspended do have some give . Mine had very little , I’m sure there are others that are flimsy, mine were not .
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Cptnvideo wrote:My 5th wheel came with the MorRyd solid step. NEVER had an issue with level or being solid on the ground. And adjusting has NEVER taken more than several seconds.
Can’t compare the MorRyde to the glow step , the only thing they have in common is they contact the ground . The MorRyde are solid steps , you either raise or lower , and all the steps remain level when at the right height. Glowsteps are accordion . I’d take the MorRyde any day over the glowstep .
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I got Glowsteps for 6 years and never have any problem to adjust the high or to be uneven.That the best steps you can buy.
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