Steps too tall?

[MHimmelein]

Has anyone addressed the issue of steps being too tall (having an uncomfortable rise)?
If so, did you arrive at a an acceptable solution/ Modification?
Thanks.

[Ddjay]

Had the MOST unlevel asphalt pad ever in 17 years of RVing last weekend. I have three stacks of blocks from my Class C days that I kept. Used the blocks under tires and jacks to get level but our front end, and the stairs, were way up in the air. Bought an inexpensive step for such scenarios and it worked like a charm.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[alank]

We have a Fleetwood and the rise of the entry steps is steeper than the Tiffins. I always notice the rise of the steps in our friends Tiffin being much less than ours. I don’t know that you’ll find a coach with a lower rise than a Tiffin, and there’s no way to make any adjustment.

[Rkesselus]

our steps on a prior coach were wide and deep (25" wide 11" deep and 9 3/4" high) enough that I was able to install half steps. using 2-2"x6"and 1- 1"x6" stacked and 12" wide starting on the right side of the original bottom step and on the right side of the original second step. This reduces the rise height about 1/2. doubles the number of steps. This requires you to begin with left foot. To keep the add owns in place I used two L brackets on the bottom of each new step. Was not very attractive but worked for my wife who had trouble with steps. The when we traded the unit in I just had to remove 4 screws.

[Extarheel]

Originally Posted by alank

We have a Fleetwood and the rise of the entry steps is steeper than the Tiffins. I always notice the rise of the steps in our friends Tiffin being much less than ours. I don’t know that you’ll find a coach with a lower rise than a Tiffin, and there’s no way to make any adjustment.

There are lots of steps available to help. My wife has a bad knee. We camped in a state park on our first trip out with ground sloping away from our two step entry. We purchased a step from Amazon that has two levels depending on the adjustment. Works quit well. Also folds up for easy storage underneath.
Might I also suggest an adjustable support for the first step that is currently there going up. There is some movement on that step and the support stabilizes any surprise movement.

[TiffinUser]

Originally Posted by MHimmelein

Has anyone addressed the issue of steps being too tall (having an uncomfortable rise)?
If so, did you arrive at a an acceptable solution/ Modification?
Thanks.

I agree that they have an uncomfortable rise. My knee's are bad and I have found taking the steps one at a time using the best leg to lift to the next has been helpful, but also somewhat clumsy. It's only 3 steps.

[MHimmelein]

Originally Posted by Rkesselus

our steps on a prior coach were wide and deep (25" wide 11" deep and 9 3/4" high) enough that I was able to install half steps. using 2-2"x6"and 1- 1"x6" stacked and 12" wide starting on the right side of the original bottom step and on the right side of the original second step. This reduces the rise height about 1/2. doubles the number of steps. This requires you to begin with left foot. To keep the add owns in place I used two L brackets on the bottom of each new step. Was not very attractive but worked for my wife who had trouble with steps. The when we traded the unit in I just had to remove 4 screws.

Thanks,
I was thinking along the same lines- add "spacers" to the internal steps of the coach & mount auxiliary steps like Torklift.
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-and-Camp...7504-8000.html

[garykk]

Originally Posted by MHimmelein

Has anyone addressed the issue of steps being too tall (having an uncomfortable rise)?
If so, did you arrive at a an acceptable solution/ Modification?
Thanks.

It would help if you posted the year and model of your MH.
Are you talking about when the coach is parked on a level surface? Does your coach have air leveling? Some leveling pads allow for the coach to be either raised or lowered after leaving with “ all lower or all raise” .

Years ago we invested in a foldable aluminum step that is height adjustable for situations where the the front of the coach ended up too high after leveling.

[MHimmelein]

Sorry,
2019 Tiffin Open Road 32SA

[garykk]

If that’s on a F53 chassis, there’s not much you can do but invest in an adjustable step.

[MHimmelein]

Is something like the Lippert Kwikee 25 Series a possibility?
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-and-Camp.../LC369552.html

[TomsMaHauL]

We've used something similar to the one in this link, and it's lasted several years. It's EASILY adjustable for different height levels. It's very stable. Not too costly. It works great! Easy to store. Lightweight.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jaxpety-2...4ab5c4d94c320a

I purchased our step while in a Walmart some years ago.
It was about the same price as the one in that link above. If the step is on unlevel or bumpy ground, I have several cheap rubber auto floor mats handy, and I grab a few to roll up in places under the step. The step is almost as wide as the motorhome steps. Works great. Here's our step.



Prior to that step, I made my own step out of wood. It was good. I still have it. I might pass it along to some other RVer one of these days? It's heavier than the one that you see in the photo, but it worked great through a few RVs over the years.