Planning on replacing our entrance steps on our 2024 Paradigm 340RL. It is currently in storage over 100 miles from here so I don’t have easy access. Does anyone know the entrance door width? Need to know to get a quote. Also, i am open to recommendations. Our rig came equipped with the tilt in steps that pivot at the threshold. Since they tilt at full length they are hard to handle & dump a lot of dirt inside the trailer. Also they are hard to retract from inside the trailer. We stage our trailer on the street in front of our house & can’t leave the steps extended into the street when we’re inside the trailer cleaning, etc. Thanks.
Paradigm Entrance Steps Replacement
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28.5" if you measure inside to inside of frame. 30" outside of frame to outside of frame
Flyer32RLS
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Not sure how handyman you are but I am not and I replaced mine. Ordered from etrailer and arrived in perfect condition. They are not cheap but I feel WELL worth it! I replaced the factory steps with the MORYD Strut assisted 4 step model. They are very easy to install and only takes maybe 30 minutes.
Look on YouTube to see how easy it is. Good Luck!
I removed my OEM steps and replaced them with Torklift uprising glow step.
Big improvement from OEM but I still wished they did not flip inside.
Whoever came up with the idea to store exterior steps inside the trailer never personally camped.
Sure you can wipe them down and sweep them off but why bring steps into the living space in the first place?
Have you ever felt the need to bring steps inside at home, at cabin at the tree fort...of course not.
The reason we all now have no choice but to bring step inside is that RV' manufactures' eventually discovered if steps came inside they could eliminate RV stair cavity. Once this discovery was made Morryde steps spread like wild fire.
The cavity was basically a boxed area where traditional steps folded into the underside of the trailer and remained outside. If step folded up to the inside RV frames could become more universal. The same frame could be used with many models because the door location was no longer part of the frame design/specs.
Years later all stairs are stored inside. So we flip stairs up and bring debris into the interior of the RV each and every trip HUH. I digress.
Back on topic. The Glow steps are scissor design they fold and adjust to your terrain much more than the one size fits all Mor Ryde stuff that extends away from the trailer in all conditions with minimal adjustment possible.
Torklift steps are just as stable as the morryde because they support from the ground.Torklift steps have more flexibility and are able to adapt to varying terrain.
Uprising Steps
Big improvement from OEM but I still wished they did not flip inside.
Whoever came up with the idea to store exterior steps inside the trailer never personally camped.
Sure you can wipe them down and sweep them off but why bring steps into the living space in the first place?
Have you ever felt the need to bring steps inside at home, at cabin at the tree fort...of course not.
The reason we all now have no choice but to bring step inside is that RV' manufactures' eventually discovered if steps came inside they could eliminate RV stair cavity. Once this discovery was made Morryde steps spread like wild fire.
The cavity was basically a boxed area where traditional steps folded into the underside of the trailer and remained outside. If step folded up to the inside RV frames could become more universal. The same frame could be used with many models because the door location was no longer part of the frame design/specs.
Years later all stairs are stored inside. So we flip stairs up and bring debris into the interior of the RV each and every trip HUH. I digress.
Back on topic. The Glow steps are scissor design they fold and adjust to your terrain much more than the one size fits all Mor Ryde stuff that extends away from the trailer in all conditions with minimal adjustment possible.
Torklift steps are just as stable as the morryde because they support from the ground.Torklift steps have more flexibility and are able to adapt to varying terrain.
Uprising Steps
I have been considering these for a year now. So you really like them? Is the height of the bottom threshold as critical as they put in their literature? I think Mine is short by 1/8" from what they recommend needing to have.
They are very adjustable and flexible. They do not have to fully extend. The leg adjustment is secured with a small push in knob like an umbrella has not a cotter pin. They can be kept tight to the RV as necessary. Yes when in tight the stairs can be a bit steep even too steep, however in tight is a great option to have when you need it.
The Torklift step are a huge improvement in my eyes vs. the Morryde or Lippert flip out steps simply because they can be deployed and used in many more positions and situations
We had these installed on our new Paradigm, replacing the originals. They are great and sturdy steps. Our little dogs can climb them easier as well. Agree they are best with different terrain and you can pull out less or more steps depending on the space you have available.
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Bozo I agree that they are over priced. However I felt like the OEM steps presented too many challenges to be worthwhile.
I stopped in a busy rest area and couldn't deploy the steps without a lot of screwing around even then they were not sitting properly.
That was the last straw for me. I had the scissor style steps Torklift steps on my last rig so I already knew there was a better solution.
I was not willing to Tolerate or live with the flaws of the OEM steps.
I just got back from a trip and got to try my TorkLift steps out in the wild. They work great in my storage unit, since there isn't much room side to side in it. My wife says they are a bit bouncy, but she did not seem to mind it after a few times in and out of the camper. It also helps, that I threw out the old steps...no going back now for her!!
In conclusion:
--They are a very expensive upgrade
--They are a bit bouncy or flex a bit
--The only solution that solves having a tight storage or parking situation
--Reduces the weight of the steps. The Lippert steps were VERY heavy, when I removed them.
--The steps can be removed and do not bolt to the floor. It attaches to the door frame. This made my floor repair easier. I would have hated, to try and re-install the Lippert steps by myself.
--I have a 370FB and I was glad I got the extra step option
In conclusion:
--They are a very expensive upgrade
--They are a bit bouncy or flex a bit
--The only solution that solves having a tight storage or parking situation
--Reduces the weight of the steps. The Lippert steps were VERY heavy, when I removed them.
--The steps can be removed and do not bolt to the floor. It attaches to the door frame. This made my floor repair easier. I would have hated, to try and re-install the Lippert steps by myself.
--I have a 370FB and I was glad I got the extra step option
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I agree they flex more than the heavier OEM steps. I would not call them bouncy as they are still supported by the ground.
The old school flip out steps, that stored in a cavity beneath the door were bouncy as they hung in the air and were not supported by the ground.
As mentioned the major advantage of the scissor style steps is that they a very adaptable to the terrain and conditions required to deploy steps.
In many cases this adaptability makes it possible to use steps in places OEM steps cannot be used at all.
Not being able to use steps at all quickly becomes a deal breaker
The old school flip out steps, that stored in a cavity beneath the door were bouncy as they hung in the air and were not supported by the ground.
As mentioned the major advantage of the scissor style steps is that they a very adaptable to the terrain and conditions required to deploy steps.
In many cases this adaptability makes it possible to use steps in places OEM steps cannot be used at all.
Not being able to use steps at all quickly becomes a deal breaker
Flyer32RLS
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MorRyde assist steps are awesome. Lower and raise with one hand and not even a strain. Replaced mine on a 32RLS in less than an hour.
Easy Peasy!
Happy Glamping!
Easy Peasy!
Happy Glamping!
Could you have parked the RV a bit more to the other side? It appears that you are over the parking line in you image, causing you to be super close to the other rig..??
Sure we can debate the good Dr's parking ability. LOL but his picture shows there are times when the OEM steps simply won't work whereas the Torxlift can still be deployed.
I agree getting in a jam does not occur often for the most part. But when it happens you are screwed.
If you camp mostly in full hook up sites with concrete pads it's generally not an issue .
But if you go to some state parks or more primitive places you can get caught in a gotcha where for terrain, curbs or other obstacles can keep the OEM steps from working. BTDT.
That is a stock photo from the Torklift web site, showing the comparison of the two step systems.
The warehouse I park mine in, I pulled out the lasers and put down reflective tape, so I could use my lippert steps when I had them. If I ever downsize to a smaller house and have to store my rig outside, I decided to get the Torklift. I was ripping out the flooring, so it was a good time to make the change.