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11-14-2021, 05:58 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Amelia Court House
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M.O.C. #22615
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STEPS
I am looking to add the aftermarket steps to our 381TH. Are they really worth the money and why. What is the best brand. Thanks for your inpuy
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Lester & Kelly Critton
2017 HighCountry 381TH
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11-14-2021, 06:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,787
M.O.C. #22835
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Assuming your Montana is currently equipped with the Moryde solid flip-up flip-down steps? Correct?
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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11-14-2021, 07:20 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Amelia Court House
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #22615
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I believe so, it's the factory steps, steep and bouncy.
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Lester & Kelly Critton
2017 HighCountry 381TH
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11-14-2021, 08:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,787
M.O.C. #22835
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Did some Google searching to get a picture of your camper. Found one here.
Yours is the old-school style fold up steps. There are several possibilities you can do to improve these. You can place a support under the steps so they are more solid. We did this with all our previous campers with the same steps: Click Here.
Other possibilities are Moryde Steps.
TorkLift Glow Steps
Folks have successfully swapped out their original fold-up steps successfully with both of these.
Of course, you can also build your own steps.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both of these styles of steps. The biggest problem is, if you are parked on a side slope and even if the steps are extended as far as they will go, it's possible the feet may still not touch the ground.
The Moryde fixed steps steps have an additional limitation, if there is not enough clearance to swing them down without hitting hitting something.... think in terms of Storage facilities where capers are packed in tight with only a couple feet of space between them.
Still, every obstacle can be overcome with the right ingenuity.
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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11-14-2021, 09:12 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We use Lippert aluminum folding steps and they are much better. The reason we use them is that we still need a folding step since we have porches at both our home bases and the Moryde steps won't work with a porch.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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11-14-2021, 10:01 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,690
M.O.C. #4831
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Do yourself a favor and get the Torklift Glow Steps and don't look back. Absolutely the best steps going!
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There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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11-14-2021, 10:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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I know a lot of people like the Glow Steps and many like the MorRyde. Either are better than the OEM folding steps. We added the railing to our MorRyde steps and love it. This will help me until the day I replace my knees.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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11-15-2021, 07:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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I just installed Torklift Glostep Revolution and really like them. Very solid, and don't drip inside your rig when stowed, as they go where the springboard steps were.
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11-15-2021, 08:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,897
M.O.C. #24086
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Glowsteps
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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11-15-2021, 10:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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This is the Glow Steps with the accessory hand rail installed on our rig.
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2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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11-21-2021, 06:20 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Ft. Worth
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #21771
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I purchased the Port-A-Steps from rv-co.com. We LOVE them!!! Put them on if you want, leave them in the basement if you are overnighting or in a tight space. The wide platform top we have room to stand on and still open the door! Absolutely no slipping!
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11-21-2021, 06:49 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Sharpsburg
Posts: 203
M.O.C. #20974
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Moride
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2023 GMC 2500 HD AT4
2018 High Country 340BH
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11-21-2021, 09:57 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Edinburg
Posts: 89
M.O.C. #26856
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JAWs
I purchased the Port-A-Steps from rv-co.com. We LOVE them!!! Put them on if you want, leave them in the basement if you are overnighting or in a tight space. The wide platform top we have room to stand on and still open the door! Absolutely no slipping!
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I have this type also. I can still use my fold out steps if I need to. They attach easily and are solid and safe. Best of all, no folding.
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11-22-2021, 05:35 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Middleville
Posts: 26
M.O.C. #21370
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Moryde
Love the Moryde steps we had installed at the Goshen Rally a couple of years ago. I feel safe from falling on unstable steps as I carry two armloads of groceries into the RV.
You will need a rug inside the door when you fold them inside if it is raining as they can bring in some water. Minor trade off.
Dave and Pat Morgenstern
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11-22-2021, 06:16 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Kittitas
Posts: 36
M.O.C. #28508
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MorRyde. They have a larger top step (apron) to stand on while opening door. Also, much safer going out on the exit with the larger top step. Gives you a chance to get your feet lined up to make the exit safely.
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2015 GMC 3500HD Denali, 4x4, DuraMax, CC, SRW, SB, PullRite Slider, Truck USA Roll top.
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11-24-2021, 11:26 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #10001
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If are ever going to store your rig get the glow steps. What I like is you carry a small step stool and leave your glow steps folded up and use the step stool for stealth.
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