Tips to tee up your slide on camper or caravan step system

The Torklift International GlowStep Series is the most versatile scissor step system available. As universal RV scissor steps, the aircraft grade aluminum steps range from two to six steps and easily adjust to fit the needs of your slide on camper, caravan or campervan. With accessories to increase safety and stability, select components and build a step system to accommodate your needs.

When selecting the scissor step system for your RV, ask yourself these three standard questions:

Question 1) Where should RV scissor steps be mounted?

One common question about scissor steps is where and how to mount them to your slide on camper or caravan. This is a great question, however relative and dependent on each individual application due to a number of variables. The GlowSteps are a locking step system with a lifetime warranty, perfect for both side and rear entry configurations.

GlowSteps adapt to your application. In order to determine how many steps are needed for your RV entry/exit, measure the vertical distance from the ideal mounting area on your caravan or slide on camper to the ground. The GlowSteps are available in depths of both six inches and eight inches. Select your step depth preference and compare your measurement to our .  Choose the number of steps listed for the mounting bracket height closest to your measurement.

Torklift steps range from 2-6 steps

In rear entry applications like slide on campers for example, there might be a bumper underneath your slide on camper rear door. With this application, if you mount steps directly underneath the door, there is a possibility the steps will contact the bumper. To avoid this, mount the steps directly to the camper bumper. The bracket is mountable to the face or underside of bumper.

Some slide on campers have storage space between the living floor and ute’s chassis commonly referred to as a “basement.” The floor of the slide on camper is raised higher to make extra room for water tanks and other storage.

If your slide on camper has a large basement and lifted living floor, add a Basement Camper Step to your configuration to make entry/exit more convenient.

(Left image: Basement Camper Step)

Extending or shortening the height of the GlowSteps is easy. Since the step is bushing bolted, adding a step can be done in minutes. Simply remove a few bolts, add the extra step and re-bolt back into place. This process can be followed to remove a step to shorten the height of your GlowStep.

Question 2) Do I need increased stability?GlowSteps
glow in the dark

There are a few features of Torklift’s step system that help with stability and safety.

Glow in the dark
An important part of a safe step system is having visibility in the dark. With self-illuminating steps and handrail component, you won’t have to worry about a fumble or fall. No need to mess with batteries as it only takes five minutes of exposure to light for the glowing element of the RV steps to last up to ten hours.

Slip resistant
GlowSteps are designed with embedded step tread that is incorporated into the aluminum of each step during its manufacturing. Adhesive grip tape on steps easily scrapes off from basic wear and tear. With SureGrip step tread extrusions on each step, have more control while entering or exiting your RV. 

GlowGuide HandrailGlowGuide Handrail
In search of a dramatic increase in stability? Add the GlowGuide Handrail to your GlowStep scissor steps. This multi-use safety handrail is very lightweight with adjustable arms that easily collapse for storage and transit. By connecting the RV with the GlowStep at three individual points, the GlowGuide Handrail provides additional support that increases the capacity ratings of the steps up to 11 kilograms. With glowing capability, the entry/exit to your RV are visible and safe at nighttime. The GlowGuide Handrail also transforms into a wash brush for hard-to-reach RV cleaning.

Question 3) What else do I need?

DirtDestroyer
shoe cleaning brush

A clean RV is important to you: The easiest way to prevent mud and dirt on the interior of your caravan or slide on camper is the Torklift International DirtDestroyer accessory. The bristle attachment works with any RV scissor steps and makes a huge difference when keeping the RV clean.  

SafeStep

You often camp with your pets: As an additional way to increase the safety of your step system, the Torklift International SafeStep is used to create a vertical barrier between steps. Sometimes pets or children are intimidated when using steps with gaps. By using this protective riser guard, close the gaps and ease fears knowing any possibility for injury is preventable. The SafeStep riser guard for RV scissor steps easily attaches with heavy duty Velcro and is UV protected.

Choose RV steps that will last

Constructed from aircraft grade aluminum, the durability of GlowSteps also comes from the structure of its design. Most slide on camper scissor steps are single hinged on the sides. Notice that Torklift International GlowSteps are double hinged. This double hinge step design makes GlowSteps the strongest RV step you can find.

Torklift GlowSteps have a double hinge design 

Buy now or click here for more information on the GlowStep scissor steps.

For additional questions on installing scissor steps on a slide on camper, campervan or caravan, contact us here:

Torklift International

1901 Fryar Ave Sumner, WA 98390

suppportau@torklift.com
www.torklift.com.au