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    Posted: 30 May 2015 at 5:55pm
We have a R-179 with the riser blocks.  The drop from Pod floor to step is 11", a little too much for our old knees and hips.  I'm just wondering if anyone has replaced the original equipment step with a double step.

Since the chassis is from Lippert I ordered a Lippert double step from Amazon but they are too big, front to back and left to right.  I see a set from Stromberg Carlson that might fit, but I don't want to go through the return process if I don't need to. 

In the meantime, I made a step topper from a 2x10 sitting on 1.5" spacers.  It works, but it's kind of clunky and it takes up space that I would rather not give up.  It's functional but not satisfactory unless I can't find a real double step that will fit.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2015 at 11:05pm
Somebody here did do that some time ago.  Would take a search to find it.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2015 at 7:57am
Are the steps different on a 179 versus a 178? I got a new 178 and replaced my single step with the Lippert 24" double step model #341500. I did have to notch the back of the step cradle to clear the frame rail to get it positioned right and add some washer shims to bolt locations. Used the existing front bolt location and drilled new bolt holes to the rear. Wasn't a big deal. Numerous postings about the steps on the Facebook site if you search for them. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2015 at 8:10am
Yes, several have done this, mine is on the way. All of them have to be notched out to clear the frame and allow the proper fit so the steps don't stick out to far. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2015 at 9:20am
I put the Stromberg double steps on my 179. I also notched out the back of the step cradle & added several washers as shims at the bolts. DW says it is the best mod so far!!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2015 at 6:54pm
Thanks, Flypod.  I had searched both forums and had come up blank.

That's good information - the stock numbers are identical.  That's the Lippert step that I was getting ready to return because the frame is in the way. 

That looks like pretty stout stock on the step support, plus a small right angle turn.  Does it take a torch to make the notches? 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2015 at 8:22pm
I've done one with a sawzall, and one with a side grinder.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:03pm
Thanks Furpod.  I have a Sawzall and several new blades.  I guess I'll give it a try.   The worst thing is that I waste $110 - not a trivial amount.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 6:03pm
I also have a 179 and found the step was just a little too small.  We had a Coleman tent trailer and we liked the design of there step.  I added on to the existing step to make it larger. Smile It still folds-in.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 6:15pm
Nice work!
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