Lippert Aluminum Stair Model

danemayer said:

You need to measure the box into which the steps fit. The box is probably 27 or 27.5". The Alumi-Tread steps are 27.5". It's possible to squeeze the 27.5 steps into a 27 box. Lippert did that on ours, but the steps always had a bit of a bind when folded up or down.

I just installed the 25.5" Glowstep Revolution steps with spacer kits to close the space inside the box. More expensive, but much nicer than the Alumi-Tread. They adjust to several positions to fit the terrain and sit securely on the ground so there's no flex or bounce. A number of people on the forum have recently installed the 27.5" Glowstep Revolution without spacer kits. At least one person made it fit into a 27" box.

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danemayer said:

You need to measure the box into which the steps fit. The box is probably 27 or 27.5". The Alumi-Tread steps are 27.5". It's possible to squeeze the 27.5 steps into a 27 box. Lippert did that on ours, but the steps always had a bit of a bind when folded up or down.

I just installed the 25.5" Glowstep Revolution steps with spacer kits to close the space inside the box. More expensive, but much nicer than the Alumi-Tread. They adjust to several positions to fit the terrain and sit securely on the ground so there's no flex or bounce. A number of people on the forum have recently installed the 27.5" Glowstep Revolution without spacer kits. At least one person made it fit into a 27" box.

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cdensomnia said:

I found these...http://a.co/dOSNoCx

Any idea if there are different sizes? I just want to make sure what I purchase will actually fit? I think I am more concerned about the width to make sure they bolt in correctly.

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TravelTiger said:

Dan's right, the Glowstep Revolution steps are definitely an upgrade. The Lippert Aluminum tread steps are lighter then the OEM. But they won't solve the issue of dealing with unlevel sites (having to add a separate step, or having the last step too close to the ground).

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porthole;And I have never had a step "too close to the ground". Almost on the ground said:

By "too close to the ground", I mean that the last step is closer to the ground than the rise between steps. To me, that's not good. We went in countless RVs at the D/FW shows, which in Texas are inside a convention center, so the floors are level and all units are on equal footing. Many steps had unequal steps sizes for the last step to the ground. All of the steps flexed, except the GlowStep and the MorRyde step that have feet that contact the ground.

Because you'll hardly ever get a perfectly level site, it's worth considering that an adjustable step system (Like the Glowstep) is an upgrade to the standard stationary steps that are on most units, because it does an excellent job at equalizing the step size (no more extra portable step needed), and almost eliminating the flex/bounce/creak when entering/exiting the rig.


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TravelTiger said:

adjustable step system (Like the Glowstep)

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porthole said:

Well, I find that a typical 5th wheel, especially those with drop frames and 3 step entry have an absurd 'rise' between the ground and first step. Even the 4 step LM and BH's have a tall entry to overcome.

Having the first step up from the ground at maybe 2-6 inches is far better then trying to get up a 12" or more first step.

As for the Lippert steps, I find the flex to be minimal, even on the bottom step. In fact, this 4 step version has almost no flex compared to my previous 3 step all steel assembly.

RV shows are the worse. The first Hershey show I was at as a club member, sitting at the club booth I saw a woman take a header coming out of a trailer and completely mis-judging that last step. Had to be at least 15-16" off the ground if not more.

It was not a Heartland product.

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Does that mean the steps adjust to different trailer to ground heights?

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porthole said:

So, how does a step assembly that may have a different rise between every tread on every deployment make it better then a step that only has a different rise from the ground to first step?

I'm not saying one is better then the other, but your description brought up the rise

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TravelTiger said:

If the last step to the ground is more than the others, it makes an uncomfortable step up, or down. Many folks carry an extra freestanding step to accommodate this.

If the step is too close to the ground, it can be awkward as well, especially if you can't see the steps as you move down/up them (carrying groceries, a large box, etc). I've twisted my ankle this way.

If the steps are even, it's easier for your brain to figure out where the steps are without seeing them.

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porthole said:

Perhaps your steps were bad. Both of my steps were replaced by Lippert (I did the work, they shipped two sets out, no charge).
Mine were binding and required an excessive amount of force to open.

The Lippert steps fit in the toy hauler without cutting out the top bar that was done on many of the non TH trailers at Goshen.

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porthole said:

If the original poster is following this, trying to figure what if any step assembly is the best option for his rig - you didn't answer my question.

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