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When you’re going out on a camping trip, you want to be able to bring not only your camper, but also some of the comforts of home in an extra trailer, a horse trailer to ride the trails or a boat for fun in the sun. Australia is a big continent surrounded by water – and some of the best camping spots are near the water! But how can you bring more with you on your next caravan trip? Click here to see the video for your answer… 

“This short video shows the Torklift SuperTruss connection between a Dodge Ram and Karakar Horse Trailer. All whilst carrying a Lance Slide On Camper. The Torklift SuperTruss is a must with your next Lance Camper purchase.

These products allow the comfort of home to be carried on your vehicle (in the form of a slide on camper) whilst still towing your boat, horse float, motorsport trailer, box trailer or work trailer……”

Thank you, Lance Campers, for sharing such a great video demonstrating the capabilities of the SuperTruss Extension! Rated to safely tow up to 6,350 km and 635 kg tongue weight on a 53 cm extension, and 5,443 kg towing rating and 544 kg tongue weight on a 1.2 m extension. Instead of having to leave your horses at home, you can go riding on your next Outback adventure, or you can bring the boat to do some snorkeling and then camping under the stars that evening.

Features of the SuperTruss Extension include:

• Designed for campers up to 3.6 meters
• Available in eight lengths from 53 cm to 1.5 m
• Hardened reinforced hitch pin locations
• Highest capacity in the industry (5,443 kg at 1.21 m) ^†
• Uses patented, lateral-support safety chains
• Optional SkidWheel available
• Legendary Lifetime Warranty
• Proudly made in the USA

† 5,443 kg pulling capacity, 544 kg tongue wt. achieved only when used with weight distribution type system. See Dealer for details, Weight carrying capacity on 1.2 m extension, 2,721 kg pull, 272 kg tongue wt. Consult your vehicle owners manual for specific towing capacity. Your truck and trailer weight cannot exceed your vehicle manufacturers towing, cargo, or GCVWR.

The SuperTruss receiver extension is a one-of-a-kind tow extension that works with the SuperHitch to easily allow you to tow despite your slide on camper overhang’s best efforts to thwart that ability. With the highest towing capacity in the industry, the SuperHitch SuperTruss features hardened, reinforced hitch pin locations and patented, lateral-support safety chains to safely tow your trailer with strength and stability.

• SuperHitch Hero 15K receiver – 6803 kg pull, 680 kg tongue*
• SuperHitch Original 20K receiver – 9,071 kg pull, 907 kg tongue*
• SuperHitch Magnum 30K receiver – 13,607 kg pull, 1,360 kg tongue*

*When used with weight distribution.

Contact us today to learn more about the Torklift SuperTruss and SuperHitch combo:

Torklift International

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

Battle slanted campgrounds and uneven terrain with All Terrain Landing Gear

How often have you pulled into a caravanning spot and found that it was perfectly level and solid throughout the entire site? The odds of that are probably close to winning the Lotto. Most likely, the earth beneath your RV steps are uneven, whether from gravel, dirt, or grass, causing a hazard every time you go in or out of your slide on camper. Add to this the thoughts of having to prepare for an Olympic diving attempt when you exit your RV or camper, you have the recipe for a nerve wrecking experience multiple times a day.

Torklift has revolutionized the way travel enthusiasts enter and exit their caravans with the Torklift GlowStep product line. GlowSteps are a unique scissor step system which meets the ground when unfolded, offering a solution to the springy feeling that comes with standard towable caravan and slide on entry steps. With the GlowSteps and All Terrain Landing Gear, you no longer have to deal with using extra RV booster steps that are often unstable and a hassle to store. Whether you need two camper steps or six, the Torklift GlowStep line has the right fit for your slide on camper or trailer.

Original GlowStep features include:

• Self illuminating steps slide on camper steps glow in the dark for 10 hours with only five minutes of light exposure - no batteries
• Safely enter and exit your slide on camper or caravan after dark
• SureGrip™ step tread provides no-slip surface (no grip tape)
• Stores in position and lockable to prevent theft
• 100% aircraft grade aluminium and stainless steel
• Step system accessories (Sold separately): Handrail, pet safety barriers, shoe cleaning attachment and adjustable landing gear
• Stainless bolted hinges allow for easy step addition or removal (Add-A-Step Kit Part # A7501)
• Exclusive: adjusts to basement model campers
• Legendary Lifetime Warranty

Torklift has taken the GlowStep one step further with the creation of another accessory, adjustable stabilising feet called the All Terrain Landing Gear. This addition creates a solid Earth to caravan connection and adjusts to adapt to uneven terrain, leveling caravan steps or leveling slide on camper entry steps with the use of independently adjustable feet at the bottom of the steps.

This landing gear comes included as standard on the Torklift GlowStep Revolution step system for towables or can be added to any Original GlowStep system giving slide on entry steps the ability to adapt to any terrain, rough or smooth, level or not.

All Terrain Landing Gear features:

• All Terrain Landing Gear levels on uneven terrain
• Can be retrofitted to fit all original GlowSteps and other step systems (GlowStep Revolution comes with All Terrain Landing Gear included)
• Earth to RV: Level connection, securing the caravan to the ground
• Made from lightweight aircraft grade aluminium (rust free) and stainless steel fasteners, tested at 1,400 pounds per pair
• Legendary Lifetime Warranty

Word on the street
On a popular US-based online forum RV.net, someone purchased a slide out caravan that already was upgraded with the Torklift GlowSteps. Luck was on their side! Without knowing about Torklift’s GlowSteps, they inquired whether or not they should keep or replace the steps.

“[The previous owner] replaced the original steps with the Torklift GlowSteps as the original ones got in the way of the trailer he was towing.” - Maxum1989

The response on the forum was unanimous – the Torklift GlowSteps is a step above the rest, with multiple recommendations to also add the All Terrain Landing Gear.

“I have a set and I like them better than other steps that I have seen.”
- 69Avion

“Stick with the Glow Steps.”
-Kerry4951

“Upgrade the Glow steps with Torklift Landing Gear.”
- Wcjeep

See the full post and responses by clicking here.

Let’s recap, shall we? Torklift has changed the step game with the GlowStep glide on camper step line. Creating a safe way to enter or exit your camper day or night, with multiple options and add-ons to fit your needs. Installing camper steps is made easy and adjustment is painless. With unique bushing bearings and stainless steel bolted hinges for smooth function, Torklift steps provide ultimate level of quality and longevity. The Torklift All Terrain Landing Gear gives your steps the solid earth to caravan connection on any surface. Stability and safety for your family is what it’s all about.

To add the All Terrain Landing Gear to your existing GlowStep slide on camper steps, contact us using the information below.

Torklift International
1901 Fryar Ave Sumner, WA 98390
suppportau@torklift.com
www.torklift.com.au