TravelTiger
Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired
I don't remember exactly, but I would say about 2 hours or so. Removing the old steps takes longer than installing the new.
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Port-A-Deck vs GlowStep Revolution
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I don't remember exactly, but I would say about 2 hours or so. Removing the old steps takes longer than installing the new.
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Two hours is a very generous time. You should be able to take pictures ,before and after, have a cold or warm drink and still have the steps installed. It took me about 1 hour to do the job. I had someone help me raise the steps into position to get the bolts started then it is a one person job.
Steve
TravelTiger
Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired
Steve, glad it went smoothly for you! Projects always take us longer than we anticipated.
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Oregon_Camper
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Any job I can do with a cold beer during the process, seems like a job I should do....
JohnD
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Any job I can do with a cold beer during the process, seems like a job I should do....
For me . . . any job I can do with a cold beer in hand means it will take me twice as long as it should to complete!
For me . . . any job I can do with a cold beer in hand means it will take me twice as long as it should to complete!
So does that mean that installing the steps is a "Two beer job"?
JohnD
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So does that mean that installing the steps is a "Two beer job"?
Probably . . . maybe three or four beers!
I'll let you know!
We've got a set on the way and will install them in January when we have some decent weather.
Skywrench
Full Timer
It took me about 2 hours to remove the old steps and install the new ones. I could have done it quicker but on the first attempt, I had the bolt heads installed backwards which prevented the GlowSteps from rotating into position when stowed. I also was able to complete the installation by myself without help. The instructions tell you how to do it by yourself, just temporarily remove the steps from the frame to make the frame lighter while you install it.
Solid Steps
I am thinking of putting in Lippert solid steps or something equivalent for my dad since he had bad knees and balance issues. He likes to visit when we go camping, and I think i would be safer for him. Has anyone used them? They look more stable than regular fold out steps.
I am thinking of putting in Lippert solid steps or something equivalent for my dad since he had bad knees and balance issues. He likes to visit when we go camping, and I think i would be safer for him. Has anyone used them? They look more stable than regular fold out steps.
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Skywrench
Full Timer
Have any of you looked at the MorRyde Step Above steps that are being installed OEM on Montana's? I saw on at a dealership in for service but the door was locked so going up and down them was not an option.
I believe those are the ones that stow inside the door, correct? I've only seen pictures of them. It's a neat idea, kind of like stairs found on small aircraft.
danemayer
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TravelTiger
Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired
Have any of you looked at the MorRyde Step Above steps that are being installed OEM on Montana's? I saw on at a dealership in for service but the door was locked so going up and down them was not an option.
Rxbristol (Rex) has these and really likes them.
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JohnDar
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Saw those on a SoB at the Novi RV show last October. Different.
Not too sure they can be retrofitted to an older rig, though. They fold up into the rig in one piece through the door opening and don't collapse smaller.
With the Porta-Deck, the steps are called Porta-Steps and can be used without the deck by placing the folding top panel over the OEM steps, giving a small platform at the top.
Just info, not a sales pitch.
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Not too sure they can be retrofitted to an older rig, though. They fold up into the rig in one piece through the door opening and don't collapse smaller.
With the Porta-Deck, the steps are called Porta-Steps and can be used without the deck by placing the folding top panel over the OEM steps, giving a small platform at the top.
Just info, not a sales pitch.
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mlpeloquin
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I have also been in a tighter spaces and moved the stairs in a few inches for room. They are still firm and work well. So you can adjust them in and out some. They do stick out more because they go completely to the ground. So no more room, perhaps less, as having an independent step added for height at the bottom of the OEM steps.
This depends on the slope of the terrain the feet of the steps are going down to. The feet adjust up and down independently and the top of the stairs have three levels as well. So it can be less, the same, or a greater drop depending on the setting. I have used the same drop most of the time. Some rustic settings sites drop off and the adjustment of the stairs adjust to it easy.
Apropdoc
Utah Chapter Leaders-retired
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