The StepAbove retractable step was originally conceived as a stair set for the patio of toy haulers, but since the spring of 2016 the stairs have been gaining popularity. Choose 2, 3 or 4 steps to fit your RV also, you need to adjust the side width of the brackets that hold the stairs up when not deployed. Make sure the rise of your threshold is between 3/4" to 5/8". its near impossible to keep the space between the hinge and the door clean without using a hand broom or powered vacuum. Something to the effect of “good riddance” was shouted loudly at the steps (the actual transcript is not suitable for reprinting here). At least according to MorRyde customer service and their engineers, I had installed them properly. Always. Mor/ryde StepAbove fold up steps. ( Log Out /  Both MorRyde and LCI make a nice box for taking advantage of the storage capability of the space where the old folding steps live. First, make sure the unit is level. Turns out… the cooler can do double duty ! We have been looking into replacing our entry steps for our 2017 Rockwood Mini Lite 2014S for some time. Link to post Share on other sites. Simply download the literature to your desktop, tablet or mobile device. Another mod we are now looking at is filling the void under the steps. Step 3. Brand new MorRyde Stepabove RV steps. Maintain even footing, even on rough terrain, with adjustable feet. It will be hard to find people who've tried 2 of the steps above to get "actual use" comparisons over a period of time and various setups at campgrounds. The hinges I’m talking about are the ones on either side of the blue T handle. Measure from door threshold to ground and use door width to determine correct step assembly for your RV. ), but in the end we decided to go with the MorRyde Step Above. If we end up burning some more cash on our happy little trailer and install this thing, I’ll be sure to update ! For our rig, the important sizes were : door sticker : 26; step height : 32.5 “ This sizing put us squarely in the STP-3-27-02H model. Step 2.) it is much harder to sweep dirt and debris out the trailer, due to the hardware / hinge of the new steps. . Of those 3, I've only had the MORryde steps. I can see now why most new mid-range travel trailers come with these type of steps standard. to clean the space between the hinge and the door, you must flip up the steps. A7502. Beyond. Fitting any 27.75-inch to 28.25-inch door (flange to flange), these steps are designed with a 25-inch step width and an 8-inch rise between each step. Features:500 lb. To ensure a custom fit, the company provides directions on how to correctly measure your RV ... MORryde has also created a powder-coated steel storage box that mounts in the space where your … The steps seem simple to use. Do not try to lift the steps while the door is closed. All that said… the positives way out-weigh the negatives. 04-16-2017, 09:35 AM #2. arhayes. Step 2. You need to go to the Morryde site and read the instructions on how to measure for the correct model number. normal price for our steps are approximately $290, you must have enough space between you and the passenger side of the trailer to swing out the steps in order to deploy them (busy gas station with tight pumps ? Refer to fit chart below. I was able to grab the model that fits our rig (MOR/ryde STP-3-27-02H ) for $248 (including shipping) from Camping World during some sorta Father’s Day sale. These are new in the box. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Our StepAbove RV step system gives you more stability, security and safety as you enter and exit your RV. Easily store and lock StepAbove into your door entrance. MORryde StepAbove This is a set of steps that provide stable entry and exit from your RV. Eliminate bounce and wobble with durable, innovative design, Easily release steps with secure pull-down system, Maintain even footing, even on rough terrain, with adjustable feet. Edited August 21, 2016 by BigTexRex. You lift the bottom of the step up and close it above your head- similar to a drawbridge. (note: the side railing pictured above is an optional accessory). The gap is nothing to worry about. Measure the height from the top of the threshold to the ground. However, you will still need to measure the RV's doorway to determine fitment. Measure the height from the top of the threshold to the ground. 2) should I seat the hinge assembly so that its flush to the outside edge of the door threshold ? Make sure your unit is level. Change ), 1) does it look like the  STP-3-27-02H is the correct size for my trailer. Used only 1 summer. They were held on by two bolts only (albeit very big bolts), but the back of the steps were “free”, and not attached at all, adding to the springboard effect, to try and minimize the springy effect and in an attempt to keep the steps attached to the trailer, I had added to bolts to the carriage assembly. Step 1.) So I just kept things as they were (I had only put in two of the mounting screws, just incase) and sunk in all the hardware into the floor (that hold the stair hinge down). 6” GlowSteps. Even more popular is the Glow Step Revolution by Torklift. I have looked at both boxes, and it appears, currently anyways, that the LCI box and mount system would work better for our trailer. For the GlowStep Revolution measure from the top of the step opening (the cut-out where your steps fold up into) to the ground. I will be removing the factory steps. This wasn’t too hard, just needed to re-set them a few times here and there and do my best to center the steps in the door. This may cause damage to the step and door. Number of Steps and Rise Comparison Table The distance from the bottom of the door to the ground will also need to be between 27" - 36" in order for these steps to work for you. Why ? The SolidStep Manual Fold-Down Steps are an extremely universal RV step option. Make sure the rise of your threshold is between 3/4" to 5/8". I followed the instructions as closely as possible, but it didn’t quite like perfect to me… so I sent an email to MorRyde customer service stating : The engineer said the step looks fine. here is the trailer with the fallen off factory steps, the new MorRyde steps to the left. These new steps flaunt a classic MORryde durable look with all USA-made parts, allowing you to have confidence in a product that is … ... with the stairs as original equipment. Features: 500 lb. 1966 Sterling Avenue Elkhart, Indiana 46515-0579. Upon returning from the June trip, I started researching new step options. To determine the Step Height for the Solid Step and Step Above you need to measure from the ground to the top of the door threshold. on a recent trip to Utah in June, our steps finally decided they had enough of our camping lifestyle and ….. once deployed, these steps are totally solid, it almost feels as though you don’t need the goofy swing out hand-rail thingy that we always grabbed going up the spring board, they flip up and store out of the way when in transit (we had the old steps fold out more than one time in a heavy cross wind ! however, as you can sorta see in the picture below, the steps slope downward just a bit. Features:500 lb. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. If you can use a tape measure, a screw driver, a socket wrench, and can read plain English, you can install these steps. Eliminate bounce and wobble with durable, innovative design. Side note, there is also a competitor to MorRyde’s Step Above called the LCI SolidStep , these look nice but were about the same as MorRydes design but were more expensive at the time of purchase. It's not a problem for me because I installed Karndean Looselay flooring and have a few extra pieces if needed. Holds cool beverages and gets you up off the ground into the trailer (with a bit of a higher one-step than normal). If it is greater or less than … Find the information you need from installation instructions and owner manuals to product overviews and parts lists. a gigantic rock in your way ?). Let me know if you are still having issues. And we promptly replaced our empty steps with our beloved Yeti Cooler. The MORryde steps can easily be removed, but be aware the floor, near the door, will have screw holes in it. Find out with one of our step qualifiers. Step 4. Well, a few reasons…, here is a picture of what the old steps looked like (more or less, ours were actually LCI brand, factory installed at Rockwood, i think). the most important aspect……. Measure from the top of the opening of the steps to the ground. OK then ! These steps sell for 350.00 new plus Tax. We like them alot. I did not....got the wrong ones and thus up for sa ... Sturdy RV steps! They are similar to the MORryde Step Above but with a 13" deep top step. I'm a large guy and they are … Make sure your unit is level. We have built a deck instead of needing RV steps.MORryde StepAbove 4 step steps with adjustable … Afterwards, measure the height from the top of the threshold to the ground. Measure from door threshold to ground and use door width to determine correct step assembly for your RV. Measure the width of the existing factory mounting brackets. ( Log Out /  The obvious advantage of steps of this type is that they make solid contact with the ground, and have one piece side rails that provide a solid, confident surface to get you up and down safely. 1966 Sterling Avenue Elkhart, Indiana 46516. This makes th… We have been investigating the Morryde step above Zero-G (gravity) steps for our 2017 LM 365. ( Log Out /  I noticed at the Denver RV show in January 2019 that most mid-range travel trailers (including ALL models of Mini Lites) were now shipping with the new-style steps that fold up inside the trailer. Camping World isn’t my favorite place to shop, but the price was lower than anywhere else. these things aren’t cheap ! DROP/RISE. So…. Since springboard steps are not long enough to touch the ground, they hang over the ground without any kind of support. weight capacity How To Measure:. I was intrigued from J. Beletti (sp) new LM as he has them. You will want to start by measuring the width of your current step assembly, followed by the height from step to step. Many see concerns with the height of the twist handle from the ground. the bottom ground feet are individually adjustable so you can customize the deployment to the contour of the available ground. These new steps flaunt a classic MORryde durable look with all USA-made parts, allowing you to have confidence in a product that is dependable and stands the test of time. Quote; Share this post. Neither of these boxes are cheap (about $215 – $245), but its always nice to have more storage space. maybe a picnic bench in a tight camp spot ? There are a few other options for steps that also look amazing, specifically something like the TorkLift GlowStep (but they are about $600 ! For our rig, the important sizes were : This sizing put us squarely in the STP-3-27-02H model. The next step was to try them out on a trip ! Store easily inside RV entry door. Our StepAbove RV step system gives you more stability, security and safety as you enter and exit your RV. How To Measure:. Which step do you need for your unit? But we just bought new tires and want to protect them while in storage), the first step involves simply removing the existing metal flashing from the inside of the door. Pappy Yokum Pappy Yokum Major … Easily release steps with secure pull-down system. Make sure your unit is level. Step 1. Upgrade your trailer or 5th wheel with our innovative StepAbove step system to give you bounce-free, wobble-free stability. This is Model Number STP-4-27-05H. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. How to Measure Morryde Step? These steps are like climbing Mt Rushmore on ankle breaking stones and then getting Overall, this was a pretty easy mod, all told, it probably took me about 30-40 minutes (with a pause of about 1 day while waiting to get a return email from MorRyde customer service). PART NUMBERS. 1966 Sterling Avenue, Elkhart, Indiana 46516 | www.MORryde.com | (574) 293-1581 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 7 STEP 9 STEP 6 Above. Unbelievably EZ install. You need to go to the Morryde site and read the instructions on how to measure for the correct model number. here is the trailer with the fallen off factory steps, the new MorRyde steps to the left. from here, MorRyde has some specific instructions for measurements between the bottom door metal structure and the mount holes for the step hinge. A twist handle is used to release the steps and they store right inside the door. While it might not seem very important when I first got my camper van, I realized that having a good set of camper steps should be a priority for anyone who owns a mobile home. Just like anything, there is a learning curve to using these steps. when placing the floor hinge attachment at 15/16″ like the instructions suggested, it looks like this on the outside : when looking from above, you can see the gap on the left side (outside edge of the threshold), as it is installed currently, the screen door and main door close just fine with the steps deployed (the screen door rubs just a little bit). These new steps flaunt a classic MORryde durable look with all USA-made parts, allowing you to have confidence in a product that is dependable and stands the test of time. Ordered a set and after about a 20 minute installation--here they are: MORryde has developed a new generation of RV steps. OK, so having used these new steps on a few trips what do we think !?!? NO MORE BOUNCY STEP - $150 (Fall City) Just took these off our RV. Step 1. Product News: Sign up for new product updates. weight capacity How To Measure:. After you measured the height, time to measure the outside width of the door. With adjustable feet, rough terrain is no problem for your StepAbove. There is a video to help understand how to measure as well as a pdf to reference. There is a video to help understand how to measure as well as a pdf to reference. After that, you will want to measure from the center of the step assembly at the crossbar to the diagonal line at edge of the bottom stair. weight capacity How To Measure:. The steps come with clear, concise installation instructions. The Lippert and MORryde steps are gaining popularity. These new steps flaunt a classic MORryde durable look with all USA-made parts, allowing you to have confidence in a product that is dependable and stands the test of time. after I almost took a header coming out of the trailer on the broken steps, we promptly hacked off the remaining hardware, walked them over to the nearest campground dumpster and tossed them inside (this was a two person job!) ), the connection to the ground gives a solid, confident connection so you feel safe going up and down. This helped, but the bolts would periodically wiggle loose and fall off in transit, due to the bouncy step design and the sheer weight of these steel steps. I did not....got the wrong ones and thus up for sale. Upgrading the entry door lock with RVlock keypad, key and remote fob, Adding another 275 watts of solar more battery capacity and upgrading our solar controller, Installing a Mini-Split Air Conditioner on a Travel Trailer, Installing a Lagun Table System in the dinette of a Travel Trailer, the steps were very flimsy, frequently referred to as “spring-board” or “diving-board” steps, because due to lack of structural support, the last step was very bouncy, giving the feeling as though you could launch off into the deep end of a nice cool swimming pool, the steps were poorly attached to the trailer from the factory. if the steps are way too high (on a very short run between the trailer floor and the ground… example, on a city street when the camper is leaning HARD to the passenger side) you really cannot close the screen or main door when the steps are deployed. maybe parking the rig at a storage facility ? This is a new product from Morryde and are on numerous fifth wheels besides Heartlands. Measure from door threshold to ground and use door width to determine correct step assembly for your RV. When rotated to about 90 degrees, this handle releases the side spring loaded tabs that hold the steps up on the inside of the door frame. I am sure this is over simplified, but it appears that the route of march is to measure the opening and step unit to verify it is the correct unit for the … Make sure the rise of your threshold is between 3/4" and 5/8". He would recommend pulling out the legs a little more to decrease the incline. (Yes, we have tire covers on, and we aren’t yet in our 70’s. ( Log Out /  StepAbove RV Entry Steps. Product News: Sign up for new product updates. Please contact our parts department for more information. As the twist handle is not at a low point … In order to determine the step size, you need to visit the MorRyde “qualifier” page. 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