R-pod Owners Forum : Steps http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Steps Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 21:42:19 +0000 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:22:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12324 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Steps : I like the idea of steps that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117846#117846 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 12324
Posted: 06 Nov 2018 at 2:22pm

I like the idea of steps that don't fold into the entry for a couple of reasons, including not having to clean off the feet to avoid bringing mud & dirt into RPod. If RPod was our only house I wouldn't care about that additional chore, but under the circumstances I really want to keep things as simple as possible. Also there are situations where we don't need to lower the step (quick stops, etc.) and that option would go away. As we age and also for some older family members I do think a two-step will be a good idea at some point so I'll be watching this topic and reading others' experiences. ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:22:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117846#117846 Steps : 2 years ago I added the double... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117819#117819 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 7:08pm

2 years ago I added the double step to my 177. Like others I found it to be shakey (for lack of a better word.) Princess Auto had a scissor jack on sale that went to a lower height of 4.5in. up to (I forget)but more than I`ll ever need. Now the 2 step is very solid, after set up I just put the scissor jack under the bottom step, raise it up to give stability to the step and is very solid.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 19:08:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117819#117819 Steps : Originally posted by tony... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117812#117812 Author: furpod
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 5:53pm

Originally posted by tony rpod 180

Problem is, on the Rpod’s the camper box is about 1 1/2 feet narrower than other campers and there isn’t enough room between the outer wall and the frame for the step box frame to mount without major metal fabrication work.


Actually, the R-Pods frame is ALSO narrower by a significant amount.. In fact the steps on your Pod now are right off the shelf, standard TT steps.
]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:53:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117812#117812 Steps : Originally posted by GlueGuy Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117811#117811 Author: furpod
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 5:51pm

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by furpod

Yah. I did that. Thank you. Pricey little beggar isn't it?


yeah... there is that.. LOL

But, I can't begin to tell you how firm and steady they are, literally like going up concrete steps.


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]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:51:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117811#117811 Steps : Originally posted by furpodAnd... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117807#117807 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 5:46pm

Originally posted by furpod

And it should fit a Pod fine. I have added double steps to several pods over the years.. It is no larger then the standard flip steps. The engineering dept was quite responsive to my questions and measurement submission. Measure what you have, give them a call...
Yah. I did that. Thank you. Pricey little beggar isn't it?
]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:46:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117807#117807 Steps : Originally posted by GlueGuyDoes... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117794#117794 Author: furpod
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 4:31pm

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Does that fold up under the door, as opposed to into/through it? Looks like it from here, in which case, you just need the width and drop.


Correct.
And it should fit a Pod fine. I have added double steps to several pods over the years.. It is no larger then the standard flip steps. The engineering dept was quite responsive to my questions and measurement submission. Measure what you have, give them a call...


]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:31:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117794#117794 Steps : I bought magnetic mount vent deflectors... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117768#117768 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 11:12am

I bought magnetic mount vent deflectors from Homedepot, i got the big and small one and using them both,one in front of the other the furnace air is deflected at a 90 degree angle from under the bed. ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:12:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117768#117768 Steps : Problem is, on the Rpod’s the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117767#117767 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 10:45am

Problem is, on the Rpod’s the camper box is about 1 1/2 feet narrower than other campers and there isn’t enough room between the outer wall and the frame for the step box frame to mount without major metal fabrication work. ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:45:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117767#117767 Steps : Does that fold up under the door,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117764#117764 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 10:21am

Does that fold up under the door, as opposed to into/through it? Looks like it from here, in which case, you just need the width and drop.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:21:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117764#117764 Steps : Originally posted by GlueGuy Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117753#117753 Author: furpod
Subject: 12324
Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 6:41am

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by furpod

I wonder if the GlowStep Revolution would fit...? We added them to the Lance a couple weeks ago.. sturdy. very sturdy..
Their web site has a make/model selector, and R-pod is not on their list. Ouch


Neither is the Lance 2295.. they also have instructions to measure and send in and they can tell you which kit fits..


]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 06:41:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117753#117753 Steps : That was the issue with the steps... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117733#117733 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 7:48pm

That was the issue with the steps I had, door opening was reduced because of screen door and fender. ]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 19:48:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117733#117733 Steps : Originally posted by tony... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117728#117728 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12324
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 6:57pm

Originally posted by tony rpod 180

Not without allot of metal fabrication, we will live with what we have.
Yah. I downloaded their qualifier, and even the 24" model requires a full opening of 22". On a 179, that screen door gets in the way and narrows the opening to about 21".
]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:57:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117728#117728 Steps : Originally posted by furpodI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117727#117727 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12324
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 6:56pm

Originally posted by furpod

I wonder if the GlowStep Revolution would fit...? We added them to the Lance a couple weeks ago.. sturdy. very sturdy..
Their web site has a make/model selector, and R-pod is not on their list. Ouch
]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:56:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117727#117727 Steps : I wonder if the GlowStep Revolution... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117715#117715 Author: furpod
Subject: 12324
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 4:59pm

I wonder if the GlowStep Revolution would fit...? We added them to the Lance a couple weeks ago.. sturdy. very sturdy..
]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 16:59:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117715#117715 Steps : Not without allot of metal fabrication,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117712#117712 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 4:49pm

Not without allot of metal fabrication, we will live with what we have. ]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 16:49:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117712#117712 Steps : Originally posted by tony... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117699#117699 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12324
Posted: 04 Nov 2018 at 2:49pm

Originally posted by tony rpod 180

Well darn!!! If we didn’t have a screen door the steps would fit. The problem is the door doesn’t swing all the way open because of the fender and that prevents the stairs from folding into the doorway.
Oh! So it didn't work? Bummer! Does the Lippert equivalent work any better?
]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 14:49:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117699#117699 Steps : I was a bit concerned, sorry. ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117139#117139 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12324
Posted: 29 Oct 2018 at 4:23pm

I was a bit concerned, sorry.
]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:23:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117139#117139 Steps : Well darn!!! If we didn’t have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117138#117138 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 29 Oct 2018 at 4:20pm

Well darn!!! If we didn’t have a screen door the steps would fit. The problem is the door doesn’t swing all the way open because of the fender and that prevents the stairs from folding into the doorway. ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:20:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=117138#117138 Steps : Haven’t installed yet, should... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116771#116771 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 4:50pm

Haven’t installed yet, should be here in 3-4 days, hope it fits. According to measurements we took at our dealer it should work though. ]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2018 16:50:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116771#116771 Steps : Tony, Found it, have you installed?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116749#116749 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12324
Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 11:32am

Tony,

Found it, have you installed? Looks tall, but interesting how it folds into trailer doorway.]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:32:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116749#116749 Steps : Thanks for the site Tony, not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116733#116733 Author: Kup-Pod
Subject: 12324
Posted: 20 Oct 2018 at 6:56pm

Thanks for the site Tony, not sure I need the step but the cargo trays look like it would be just the ticket for the deep storage area under the bed of the 178, provided I deflect the heater
Nice
]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:56:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116733#116733 Steps : Mike, you need to google the step... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116731#116731 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 20 Oct 2018 at 6:46pm

Mike, you need to google the step I purchased, I tried to post a picture but was unable to figure out how.
The step I bought is very heavy duty, it folds up into the doorway when traveling, and when in use it has adjustable feet(on the ground) to set level on most any terrain.  Plus the steps are spaced just right for natural entry and exit.  Our old steps were placed to close together and to narrow, and you really had to pay attention when stepping in and out of camper.
The mounting is very simple, it attaches on the floor in front of the threshold with screws, and that is where the hinge is for it to fold into the doorway and latches to the door frame.
]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:46:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116731#116731 Steps : Tony, what is the difference between... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116729#116729 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12324
Posted: 20 Oct 2018 at 5:11pm

Tony, what is the difference between the 2 step on the trailer and the 2 step you purchased? My decision was simple, I went for a one step to a two step.]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2018 17:11:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116729#116729 Steps : Thanks everyone for your input.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116727#116727 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 20 Oct 2018 at 4:52pm

Thanks everyone for your input.  We found a double step that is very sturdy and well made.  It is a Step Above by MORryde part# STP-2-24-09H.  Costs over $200 but is well worth it.]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:52:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116727#116727 Steps : I think I still have my single... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116671#116671 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12324
Posted: 18 Oct 2018 at 9:20pm

I think I still have my single step from when I swapped it out for double. My wife appreciates it, especially now that her knee is acting up and we are looking at her having a knee replacement in the not-too-distant future. I would not go back. You are welcome to it. The last I saw it, it was not rusty either.

A problem you might face in changing steps is the difference in mounting brackets for the two varieties of steps. Please measure the distance between the inside of the mounting brackets to which the steps bolt. I had to make shims for the double steps as they were narrower than the single steps.
]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:20:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116671#116671 Steps : The double steps are too close... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116657#116657 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 18 Oct 2018 at 4:46pm

The double steps are too close to the doorway making it awkward to step out of camper, the single was more comfortable for both of us.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:46:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116657#116657 Steps : If you want I'll swap you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116656#116656 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12324
Posted: 18 Oct 2018 at 4:30pm

If you want I'll swap you my rusty old steel single step for your nice new aluminum double step Tongue

Seriously though, do consider that steel rusts and aluminum doesn't, and aluminum is lighter too. 
]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:30:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116656#116656 Steps : I am in the same boat as mcarter.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116653#116653 Author: jato
Subject: 12324
Posted: 18 Oct 2018 at 4:19pm

I am in the same boat as mcarter.  Our 177 came with a single step and after 6 + years of bending my rear stabilizers, I added the 4" lift and went to the double step.  My DW who got a new knee, appreciated that big time.  Curious as to why you desire to go to a single step.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:19:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116653#116653 Steps : Can't help you there Tony,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116651#116651 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12324
Posted: 18 Oct 2018 at 4:10pm

Can't help you there Tony, I went from single to double, like the double step much better.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:10:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116651#116651 Steps : Our 2018 Rpod 180 came with a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12324&PID=116650#116650 Author: tony rpod 180
Subject: 12324
Posted: 18 Oct 2018 at 4:08pm

Our 2018 Rpod 180 came with a double run aluminum entry step.  When we were initially Rpod shopping the dealer had several with the single steel step and we liked it much better.  When we asked if they could swap the steps they scoffed and said the aluminum steps are much better.  
Does anyone have experience on changing the 2 step aluminum to steel single step?
I looked online for steps and the mounting brackets are different, I realize some modification will be necessary, i just don't want to go into this blind.
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