I have a 17 rpod 180
Absolutely love it but the steps make it difficult to get in and out of. The 18 model now comes with a 2 step instead of a single step. Can they be purchased and switched out?

There are two main step models that will work. One is made by Lippert and the other by Stromberg-Carlson under the Flexco brand. We've had both on our 2016 179 (14" wheels, no risers) and I've been much more impressed with the Lippert.

The Flexco has long slots on the sides for the step slide that leave very little metal for structural support. We managed to bend them at the weak spot. Also, the lower step was too close to the ground to be of much use.

The Lippert has solid sides and the steps are at a better height.

With either one, you'll need to make modifications to the rear holes and add some spacing washers.

My wife has a bad knee and has no problem on the Lippert steps. She struggled a little more with the Flexco, but not too badly. The factory step was far too much of a step up into the camper.

I've seen Stromberg-Carlson ones both with the slot and without. Same for Lippert. This one looks like the one I installed, although the part number is different.

24" manual radius folding step

This one from Lippert looks the same, but is significantly more expensive:

Lippert 432682 RV Double Entry Step 24" Manual Radius

I saw some reviews on Amazon that indicate the picture may not reflect the item you would receive.

Hope this helps. I looked on Camping World, but could not find the item number for the one I ordered and installed.

I guess what I need to know is, can I buy the 2 step from forest River and simply bolt it on? All these mods look great but Im not handy enough to do the mod myself. If it was as simple as bolting it on (direct replacement) then maybe. I'm handicapped so this is going to be difficult enough without adding in bending this or cutting that.