Those look interesting, but they look like they could be a little flimsy? After you've used them please post an update as to your thoughts. Thanks!@RichieW13 we have a 2021 Alliance Paradigm 385FL and just removed the Lippert steps and replaced them with Torklift Glowstep Revolution Uprising. It took about 2 hours total. I installed them while the camper was in storage a few weeks ago. Our first trip out with the new stairs will be next week. The Lippert stairs were tearing up the door frame and in constant need of adjustment, not to mention, super heavy, even with the hydraulic assist. Here is a great review of these stairs on YouTube.
Answers to your questions:
The biggest win is #1, the ability to open the stairs in very tight quarters and still be able to get into the RV vs the drawbridge that required a minimum of about 55" of clearance to open. #'s 2 and 3 are the same whether you have the Lippert or the Torklift stairs
- With these you can have a very narrow ladder like set of stairs, or fully extend to about 50"
- Legs are adjustable for uneven terrain (so are the Lippert drawbridge steps that come with the Alliance)
- 10" might be stretching it, but 5" should be okay. You can always put blocks underneath the stair feet and add a separate step
I just removed them this past weekend. My main concern was releasing the pressure on the hydraulic assist. No big deal - - just back off the catches and have someone inside and push the steps in to release the pressure - - then unscrew the lift arm. Next the outside person must back out several screws through hinge into the floor (it's not bolted). Turn a little sideways and carry out.We are at a fairly stationary location in our 2023 - 382RK and would like to remove the Lippert Solid Steps and use wooden porch like steps. Any suggestion on removing these steps?
Were you able to get the plastic trim piece from Alliance to cover where the hydraulic assist was removed?@RichieW13 we have a 2021 Alliance Paradigm 385FL and just removed the Lippert steps and replaced them with Torklift Glowstep Revolution Uprising. It took about 2 hours total. I installed them while the camper was in storage a few weeks ago. Our first trip out with the new stairs will be next week. The Lippert stairs were tearing up the door frame and in constant need of adjustment, not to mention, super heavy, even with the hydraulic assist. Here is a great review of these stairs on YouTube.
Answers to your questions:
The biggest win is #1, the ability to open the stairs in very tight quarters and still be able to get into the RV vs the drawbridge that required a minimum of about 55" of clearance to open. #'s 2 and 3 are the same whether you have the Lippert or the Torklift stairs
- With these you can have a very narrow ladder like set of stairs, or fully extend to about 50"
- Legs are adjustable for uneven terrain (so are the Lippert drawbridge steps that come with the Alliance)
- 10" might be stretching it, but 5" should be okay. You can always put blocks underneath the stair feet and add a separate step
Yes I was. Gave them last six of our VIN and what I wanted, shipped it right out. Had to order the whole door trim frame assembly but wasn't that much $$$.Were you able to get the plastic trim piece from Alliance to cover where the hydraulic assist was removed?