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mileshuff
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cummins2014 wrote:
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 .
Biggest complaint with conventional folding steps is the bounce you get when stepping on them. Many nickname them diving board steps. Entire trailer bounces.
I chose the Torklift Glowsteps. They are rock solid. No more bouncing.
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mileshuff
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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.
MorRyd's are very good solid steps. However, many like myself who store their RV at a storage lot cannot use them. The spacing between rigs makes it impossible to fold them out without pulling the trailer out of the spot.
I went with Torklift Glowsteps as they can be extended only as far as needed.
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fj12ryder
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mileshuff wrote:cummins2014 wrote:
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 .
Biggest complaint with conventional folding steps is the bounce you get when stepping on them. Many nickname them diving board steps. Entire trailer bounces.
I chose the Torklift Glowsteps. They are rock solid. No more bouncing. I don't understand the issue with a bit of "bounce", unless you're are mobility limited. An able bodied person shouldn't have any issues with the normal fold-out steps. I'm 73 and it is simply a non-issue.
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joelc
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I have not been able to locate any "bounce" steps with the same dimensions as the OEM steps, so I guess that is out. The "GlowSteps" will fit, but the pricing is not competitive with other steps even though they are aluminum. The Morride steps will fit only if I modify my entry and cut into the base of the screen door. So, I have decided, for now, to see if I can repair the current stairs. I have purchased a 90 degree piece of metal, cut it to length of the bottom of the frame and in process of gluing and installing rivets through it and into the frame for additional support. After that is done, I will get jack stand on each side for additional support. By the way, I do not have any issues with the bounce of the first step of the OEM stairs. I am almost 78.
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I'm thinking this "bounce" you speak of, may be coming from suspension and tires. If I have my rear jacks down, all is solid, including the steps. My weight about 175 lbs does not move my foldout steps enough to notice, while standing on edge of third step.
I like my steps. They are well designed, solid, and no-slip, and wait for it...are made by LCI.
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mileshuff
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fj12ryder wrote:I don't understand the issue with a bit of "bounce", unless you're are mobility limited. An able bodied person shouldn't have any issues with the normal fold-out steps. I'm 73 and it is simply a non-issue.
It's not an issue for the person going up or down the stairs although I do like the feel of solid steps. My issue is the amount of movement felt by people inside the trailer when someone goes up or down the stairs. My 5th wheel has stabilizers, JT Strongarms etc. to dampen movement but those bouncing stairs were too much. No such movement once I went with the Glowsteps.
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valhalla360
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fj12ryder wrote:^^^^^^^^^Love those types of steps. You just fold them out, no messing with legs, or making sure the legs have enough room to deploy, like the solid legs.
We used to keep an aluminum jack stand to put under the bottom step to eliminate the diving board effect.
Unlike some claim, I've never seen one with 4 steps that doesn't suffer from the problem.
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valhalla360
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fj12ryder wrote:I don't understand the issue with a bit of "bounce", unless you're are mobility limited. An able bodied person shouldn't have any issues with the normal fold-out steps. I'm 73 and it is simply a non-issue.
I'm fine with a small amount of bounce but when a visiting friend fell...not so great. If you are single and anti-social, works fine. If you have friends who come in, it's not so great.
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Lantley
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valhalla360 wrote:fj12ryder wrote:I don't understand the issue with a bit of "bounce", unless you're are mobility limited. An able bodied person shouldn't have any issues with the normal fold-out steps. I'm 73 and it is simply a non-issue.
I'm fine with a small amount of bounce but when a visiting friend fell...not so great. If you are single and anti-social, works fine. If you have friends who come in, it's not so great.
Good point, bounce or more pointedly stairs that move, even a little, are a potential serious safety issue much like a hand rail.
There are plenty of stairs in the world without hand rails that are not a big issue until someone falls because there was no handrail!
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fj12ryder
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If one plans for all potential possibilities, one would sit at home, surround himself with pillows and do nothing. Don't forget that unlevel ground leading up to the steps, maybe we should only allow parking on concrete or other level surfaces. As I mentioned several times, solid steps may be necessary for mobility impaired individuals.
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