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09-03-2016, 03:24 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Blanchard
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #18934
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Seen them at a dealer... screw to the floor just inside the door... piano type hinge and fold up inside the doorway during travel.
I was not crazy about the mounting of or the lack of easy removal if you winter and have a deck/porch entry constructed for use 4 to 5 months out of the year.
However, they are very sturdy and made of aluminum... the bottom has feet that will adjust slightly to attempt a leveling at the campsite.
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10-15-2016, 06:36 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Tubac
Posts: 57
M.O.C. #11165
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i intend to order the steps along with the handrail. My wive has a disability and needs the stability. They hinge to the inside if the fifth wheel and latch. Need the actual width dimensions so i can order the proper one. Will need the 4 step model for my Montana 3402rl.
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10-16-2016, 06:26 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Apache Junction AZ
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #14022
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Go to the Morryde web site click on. Step above it tell you how to get the right ones.Tom happy camping PS they are very nice I know I have them
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10-16-2016, 06:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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We saw these on the 2017's at a show yesterday. They are sturdy, they do rest on the ground on adjustable legs for uneven ground. They lift up inside the coach but are no more effort than folding the steel ones we have. BUT gone are the days of roadside potty stops unless you have 12 or more feet of space, and like has been said there's no way in a crowded rest area or fuel stop you're getting these steps down.
Mark
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10-16-2016, 02:43 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Elgin
Posts: 140
M.O.C. #15975
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I saw these at the camp ground this afternoon. The "young" lady that was trying to get into the trailer while her hubby was at the dump station had a very difficult time opening the door. She could not reach the key lock and since the steps were totally inside, her hubby had to come over and open up. I am guessing that my wife would have the same challenge. But they sure did look sturdy and probably half the weight if the my fold up steps.
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Jeff and Kristi
2015 F350 King Ranch Crew Cab SB 6.7 PSD
2013 3900FB
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10-18-2016, 05:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chatsworth
Posts: 468
M.O.C. #10933
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These steps do indeed tilt up to be inside the door and they are standard on the 2017 models although the fold-ups are still available on request. The body of the trailer has no cutaway section for the steps, so the fold-ups could not be installed if you do not like them. They can however be retrofitted easily on an older trailer. They were generally well received at the rally tour of morryde.
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2017 Legacy 3720 IS and Disc brakes
1120 watts solar panels and 300 AH lithium batteries
2011 Ford f350 srw long box Lariat with B&W Patriot hitch. Residential Fridge.
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10-18-2016, 06:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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If the steps will work for you it is good.They will not work for us.Our OEM steps although not on the recall list did fail but our dealer welded and reinforced them.We are good.
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10-22-2016, 04:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,318
M.O.C. #17894
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I installed the glow steps on my 3455sa a year ago and they are the cats meow. Pricy but work great.
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2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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10-22-2016, 06:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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OEMs work just fine for us. When snowbirding in Florida, we have nice steps I set up and leave on site when not there.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
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10-22-2016, 12:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Massillon
Posts: 437
M.O.C. #18658
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How do these store inside without interrupting the door seal? It looks like they would let in outside air? If they are longer do they have a longer handrail for safety?
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10-25-2016, 10:26 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Lisbon
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #19089
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10-25-2016, 10:32 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Lisbon
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #19089
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The problem I see people encountering (as a short old lady) is that I have go up two steps to reach the door handle on our fifth wheel - so would need to get out a step stool to open the door to get the steps down. Hubby is taller so it would not be a huge problem for us.
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10-25-2016, 10:42 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Lisbon
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #19089
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jameswbarton
How do these store inside without interrupting the door seal? It looks like they would let in outside air? If they are longer do they have a longer handrail for safety?
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Here's a video on how they're installed.
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10-25-2016, 12:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by MARK A
We saw these on the 2017's at a show yesterday. They are sturdy, they do rest on the ground on adjustable legs for uneven ground. They lift up inside the coach but are no more effort than folding the steel ones we have. BUT gone are the days of roadside potty stops unless you have 12 or more feet of space, and like has been said there's no way in a crowded rest area or fuel stop you're getting these steps down.
Mark
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So from what we have seen we agree with most everything you have stated.
The one exception is where you state gone are the days of potty stops unless you have 12 feet of space.
Correct me if I am wrong but these steps only protrude out a maximum 4 to 5 feet at any point and when we park in truck stops we usually have that much space next to us????
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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10-25-2016, 03:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DarMar
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by MARK A
We saw these on the 2017's at a show yesterday. They are sturdy, they do rest on the ground on adjustable legs for uneven ground. They lift up inside the coach but are no more effort than folding the steel ones we have. BUT gone are the days of roadside potty stops unless you have 12 or more feet of space, and like has been said there's no way in a crowded rest area or fuel stop you're getting these steps down.
Mark
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So from what we have seen we agree with most everything you have stated.
The one exception is where you state gone are the days of potty stops unless you have 12 feet of space.
Correct me if I am wrong but these steps only protrude out a maximum 4 to 5 feet at any point and when we park in truck stops we usually have that much space next to us????
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Hi DarMar
My trailer is 8 feet wide, and as you accurately stated the steps stick out 4-5 feet that adds up to a minimum 12-13 feet of space. Correct? I doubt seriously if you're between two semi's in a rest area you won't be able to get them down.
Mark
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10-25-2016, 04:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Last I checked this is a discussion forum and that is why we are here.
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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10-25-2016, 05:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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You're right, long day, sorry
Mark
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10-26-2016, 04:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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All good Mark!
We have been looking at these steps as a DRASTIC improvement over the fold ups we have with the only real perceived con being how far out they protrude when being deployed.
So far we decided one would only need about 2 or so more feet of space than we require now.
Our current footprint is 8 feet wide plus we need 2.5 feet minimum to actually open the door or 3 more feet if we want to deploy the dining
slide.
When we think of it that way we believe we may be worrying about nothing.
On our seasonal lot with deck we will simply remove the two bolts. On our recent fall trip we commented ever day how rickety and steep our current foldable are and may be an accident waiting to happen.
We give Montana and Keystone a two thumbs up for this one so far but time will tell.
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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10-26-2016, 06:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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They were sturdy,I'll give them that.
Mark
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10-26-2016, 06:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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One thing with these new steps is if you are in a ferry lineup or onboard the ferry there is no way you will be able to get into your Monty.
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2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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