Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Feel more comfortable using steps that are similar size and height as what you typically find at home
Camp in areas where it isn't always level and need to be able to adjust the feet to make a solid connection with the ground
Have a camper with an entry height - the distance from the ground to where the steps attach - between 31" - 42"
No, if you:
Get tired of having to take the steps off while you're on the road and then set them up again when you camp
Hit the road frequently and have a hard time lifting things into the camper and want the lightest option
8" Deep x 20" wide aluminum camper steps are lightweight and fold up for storage. Fine-tune height and level stairs with built-in landing gear legs. Glow tape illuminates each step in the dark to with no need for wiring or batteries. Lowest Prices for the best rv and camper steps from TorkLift. TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 20" Wide - 375 lbs part number TLA7804-8000 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-833-496-1390 for expert service.
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TorkLift RV and Camper Steps
- TLA7804-8000
4 Steps
Pull-Out Step
Truck Camper
20 Inch Wide Step
TorkLift
21-1/2 Inch Wide
Aluminum
7-1/2 Inch Drop/Rise
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8" Deep x 20" wide aluminum camper steps are lightweight and fold up for storage. Fine-tune height and level stairs with built-in landing gear legs. Glow tape illuminates each step in the dark to with no need for wiring or batteries.
Features:
Pull-out steps make it easy to get into or out of your towable or truck bed camper
Scissor design lets you manually collapse steps and fold them up for travel
Landing gear creates a stable connection from the bottom step to the ground
Adjustable legs help to stabilize stairs on uneven terrain
Large rectangular footplates provide level support and help prevent sinking into ground
Glow tape creates lighted step surface for safely climbing into and out of your camper at night
Adheres to sides of step platforms
Glows in the dark for up to 10 hours with only 5 minutes of light exposure
Aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel construction is durable and rustproof
Built-in SureGrip tread on step surface provides excellent footing
Stainless steel hinges are bolted together for easy add on, removal, or replacement of individual steps
Bushing bearings offer smooth action and are longer-lasting that standard riveted connections
Made in the USA
Specs:
Entry height: 31" - 42"
Step dimensions: 20" wide x 8" deep
Mounting bracket dimensions: 21-1/2" wide x 8-9/16" deep
Drop/Rise: 7-1/2"
Weight capacity: 375 lbs
Lifetime warranty
Made of durable, rustproof aluminum, the GlowSteps are built to last. The heavy-duty stainless steel hinges provide strength and stability, and they can be easily taken apart in case you need to remove steps or add a step onto the existing stairs. The one-of-a-kind landing gear legs take the wobble out of the stirs, adjusting to the perfect height to make the steps even. SureGrip tread on each step surface helps to ensure proper footing as you climb into or out of your camper or RV. And best of all, the GlowSteps come with premium glow-in-the-dark tape for excellent visibility at night. Each strip of tape requires only 5 minutes of light exposure for it to illuminate up to 10 hours.
Will Torklift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps Work for You?
Scissor steps are typically installed on truck campers. The GlowStep scissor steps from Torklift are simple to install. After the initial installation, they're also easy to attach when needed and detach for compact storage. To ensure you choose the correct size for your application, there are a few measurements you will need to take.
The Torklift GlowStep scissor steps have a single mounting bracket that attaches to either the camper wall or the truck bumper beneath the doorway. To decide which size you'll need, locate the space available for the mounting bracket on your application and measure the width and height. You will need a mounting space of at least 20" wide x 1" tall.
Once you have an approximation of where the mounting bracket will go, the spot you chose will be used as the "mounting point" to determine how many steps you will need.
How Many Steps Do You Need?
To decide on how many steps you'll need, measure from the mounting point to the ground. This is called the entry height. The entry height should roughly match the height of the steps when they're fully extended, and it will tell you how many steps you need.
The chart below displays entry height measurements in the first column. The step part numbers with the 21-1/2" mounting bracket width are in the second column.
This page's step assembly is in bold text.
Entry Height
21-1/2" Mounting Bracket Width
16" - 23"
TLA7802
16" - 27"
TLA7802-8000
23-1/2" - 30-1/2"
TLA7503, TLA7803
23-1/2" - 34-1/2"
TLA7803-8000, TLA7503-8000
31" - 38"
TLA7804, TLA7504
31" - 42"
TLA7804-8000, TLA7504-8000
38-1/2" - 46"
TLA7505, TLA7805
38-1/2" - 50"
TLA7505-8000, TLA7805-8000
46-1/2" - 54"
TLA7506, TLA7806
46-1/2" - 58"
TLA7806-8000, TLA7506-8000
How Do You Install the Steps?
To install the steps:
Find the mounting spot for the bracket on your vehicle
Unfold the steps and attach to the mounting bracket
Place the step assembly against the camper or bumper
-Make sure the assembly is centered beneath the doorway
Mark the mounting holes on the camper and drill
Remove the steps from the bracket and set aside
Attach the mounting bracket to the camper
-Secure in place with included lag screws
Attach the stairs to the mounting bracket and extend
GlowStep Accessories
Add any of these accessories to your GlowSteps for stability, eliminating gaps, and keeping your steps and RV interior clean. The GlowGuide handrail (TLA7621 - sold separately) attaches to the outside of your RV and a bracket on the bottom of the steps. This helps to steady the assembly and adds 25 lbs to the weight capacity of the stairs. The SafeStep vinyl barrier (TLA7602 - sold separately) easily fastens with Velcro strips in between any 2 steps. This prevents you or your pets from accidentally slipping between steps. The DirtDestroyer boot brush (TLA7603 - sold separately) affixes to the bottom of the steps so you can scrape your shoes before climbing into your RV.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (115 Customer Reviews)
8" Deep x 20" wide aluminum camper steps are lightweight and fold up for storage. Fine-tune height and level stairs with built-in landing gear legs. Glow tape illuminates each step in the dark to with no need for wiring or batteries.
by: Robert07/23/2019
I bought these steps for my slide in truck camper and they are the bomb. They are easy to install, super stable and very adjustable for uneven or sloped ground. Also, I didn't think it was a big deal to have the glow strips but they sure are a big help at night. I thought these steps were so great that I bought the scissor steps designed for my toy hauler camper as well and no more bouncy bouncy entering and exiting with the cheap factory steps.674313
by: Gwen08/18/2021
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by: Craig06/26/2022
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Solid steps. Great purchase and worth the money.1316831
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Scissor steps seem fine; just got them mounted on Ford F150 tailgate. Thus, no real feedback on their function other than I like stairs easily detach from truck and mounting bracket.
Installation on tailgate was very difficult. I had to construct my own mounting bracket to back up sheet metal on the tailgate. Underneath the tailgate plastic endcap, the sheet metal had several large holes. The Torklift mounting bracket bolt hole pattern aligned with multiple large holes. Thus I had to construct my own mounting bracket back plate to span the holes in sheet metal.
Etrailer rep answered my online question that the Torklift mounting bracket was good fit for mounting on tailgate of F150. He was wrong and mislead me. Thus giving 2 star rating1264855
Comments
I will have our customer service team reach out to you. These scissor steps are typically installed on truck campers.
-- Jenny N - 02/25/2022
133515
by: Roy A08/09/2021
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Easy to install. Only thing that would be nice is to have the ability to lock the steps to the bracket that is attached to the camper. Otherwise they are strong and make access a breeze.1119158
Comments
Great
Roy A - 08/14/2022
146501
by: John B12/31/2014
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
These are very high quality steps! I mounted them to a large aluminum storage box that I have on a receiver style hitch plate The box and step combo make it really nice for getting up and into my camper. The nice thing about these steps is that you can purchase addition mounts and place them at other locations and use the same steps. They also fold and stow very neatly. I purchased the pin lock assy.... but if you have the room they are easy to remove and store elsewhere.167384
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Great product. Light weight, sturdy, well worth the safety. Easy to install on camper, hook up and take down a snap. Pleasure to deal with etrailer, fast shipping and pleasant employees. Knowledgeable and helpful. Steps work in Canada!642082
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Steps were what I thought I was buying, easy install and served the purpose of getting in the camper.1072569
Comments
Great steps, easy install. Sold camper with steps so no longer using them.
Art - 06/23/2022
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by: Richard03/20/2020
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
The perfect item to make easier access in and out of our Arctic Fox 1150. It work well with the Torklift glow steps. I love when folded down you can still access the storage tray. One very minor disappointment the instructions shows lock washer which my hardware pack did not have in it. 768103
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Works well with the fox landing. The Original fox landing flexes so much it requires both hands on the grab bar and a helper pushing you up. No hands required here!1180256
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Torklift is a great American company that builds quality products! The glowstep camper steps work great on my Lance camper.1345925
by: Carl08/12/2022
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Easy to use I had to use nuts and bolts to help stairs reach the 350 lb. The lag bolts pulled out under heavy weight.1354786
by: Lawrence07/11/2018
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
As advertised ! Very good quality and, at least for me, easy install. Our camper bought used 10 years ago came with stairs that were never right. 5 steps.
These 6 step stairs were what we needed. Thanks for the prompt delivery also.540291
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Quick and Easy to Install. Needed lightweight steps that were quick and easy to install and remove to clear a driveway obstruction when parking camper or setting up camp. These fit the requirement. Thanks573271
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Very well built and light… Needs quicker service no-off connection for quick bathroom stops1081505
Comments
Great
Daniel - 07/05/2022
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by: Ralph07/15/2022
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
These tears were great I really like how they’re easy to takeoff and put on and how they fall together into a small package. I deducted one star because I bought the handholds for the stairs and I just don’t like the way that it attaches at the bottom. You just stick it in the holes in the bottom and it makes it not a stable as it should be. I think how it attaches at the bottom should be redesigned.1328175
by: Scott 07/21/2022
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Very timely delivery, product looks great, we are currently installing it with a different application, using it for a safer way to thread up machinery, operators need access in middle of equipment above their head, this looks like it will work well. After installation and testing of function I will send a picture and feedback and possibly purchase additional units1334323
by: Geri07/26/2022
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
very happy with the stairs, they don't fit the existing rail on the camper, but we are able to replace the rail with the one included with the kit. Thank you1338620
by: Sue S.07/10/2017
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
We are so glad we invested in these. I have bad knees and use a cane, so having these wide and sturdy steps makes it easy for me to enter and exit using my cane! Our setup is a little unusual, a built up canopy on a dually flatbed. The steps are so quick and easy to put up and down. We bought the six step model but found we only needed five. With some online instructions wow were able to tackle that too. We also bought the small keyed lock that is available.403935
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Hard to find a six scissors step , found your site on the web and took a chance as we traveled down the Alcan highway and had a major malfunction with the existing steps that are approaching 20 years old, Ordered your steps and was impressed with the staff and the updates as they where in route and when I received the package was surprised with all the hardware to handle where ever the steps will be mounted or on what , was really easy on a big foot camper , so as far as ordering and receiving and mounting on camper your 5 star ! But give me a year with your steps before I can review them .1215505
by: Ken 04/14/2021
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Great heavy duty steps, it will work great for my application1010617
Comments
Still great, can’t say enough on how well built they are. Only thing I added is so reflective tape on the sides and front so if I have them down at a rest stop they can be seen
Ken - 04/15/2022
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by: Mister Doug06/10/2017
Review from a similar GlowStep in RV and Camper Steps
Since I was unable to purchase direct from Tork Lift, I ordered the steps through ETrailer. Just a few days later, I was contacted by Tork Lift that I had won the same item for submitting the best sob story in their contest. The steps that I received from ETrailer are still in the original box, resting on the counter top next to the non-working fridge. The fit through the camper door was painless, and so far they have been problem free holding down the counter top. The camper was last licenced in 2007. The 'factory supplied' 5 steps that I already had came with every tread set at a different angle. I have been a Tork Lift customer since near their beginning. If they make something I already know that it is the best quality & engineering out there. Adding the landing gear means the end of wood blocks and shimming to level the bottom step.391344
I really like the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 20" Wide - 375 lbs # TLA7804-8000 and think they're a great option for your truck bed camper and the bracket has pull pins to allow you to remove the steps for travel. The mounting bracket on the TorkLift GlowStep will fit in the 2-1/2" you've got below the door and the adjustable legs are great to have when you're not on even ground to ensure that your steps are always level.
These are typically what... view full answer...
The TorkLift Glow-Step scissor step assemblies # TLA7804-8000 and # TLA8103 are primarily intended for RV use but there will certainly be other applications where they will work just fine. The key is making sure you will not lose essential ground clearance under the vehicle.
Step # TLA7804-8000 will have a retracted height of close to 11-inches; step # TLA8103 will have a retracted height of close to 15-inches. The extended heights are 34-1/2-inches for # TLA7804-8000 and from 25-1/2 to... view full answer...
I have a solution for you, but the TorkLift # TLA7843 require much more mounting space than you've got available on your 2020 Palomino SS1240. Because of the limited mounting space under your door, you'll need to use something similar to the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 20" Wide # TLA7804-8000, which has a very narrow mounting bracket that is 1" tall x 20" long and will work well in the limited space you've got on your Palomino SS1240 camper.
I was... view full answer...
I recommend using the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 20" Wide - 375 lbs # TLA7804-8000. These are a 4 step system that has glow tape on the steps to help with visibility at night, and the adjustable landing gear help stabilize the steps on un-even ground and they'll work for entry heights between 31" and 42" tall. These aluminum steps are light weight and easy to move up and down, as well as remove during travel, so they're perfect for truck campers.... view full answer...
The big difference is that the part # TLA7804-8000 does not come with a bracket for how it attaches to the truck whereas the part # TLA7834 does. The bracket is for a more permanent install where they'd fold up and store on the vehicle whereas version without the bracket is a set you'd remove and install every time you use it. view full answer...
Yes. The TorkLift GlowStep Stow N' Go Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 375 lbs - Black Bracket # TLA7834 can be removed from the bracket by detaching the pull pins like the # TLA7804-8000. The main issue you might have is that the bracket is significantly larger than the one on the # TLA7804-8000; the holes on the mounting bracket are 2-1/2" apart and the bracket is a little over 4" tall. view full answer...
For easy portable steps, you may be interested in the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 20" Wide - 350 lbs # TLA7804-8000. These steps give you adjustable feet for leveling. The steps give you a simple installation and are just 30 lbs. There is also an optional handrail # TLA7621 for increased safety.
I also recommend the pin lock # TLA7509 to secure your investment. If you have questions or would like a different recommendation, let me know. This... view full answer...
The TorkLift GlowStep Revolution Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 3 Steps - 25-7/16" Base - 350 lbs # TLA8103 and similar are great steps for replacement options. The biggest consideration is the base measurements of your current steps. You will want the base of the unit of the replacement steps to be as close as possible to that measurement and have the ability to fit within the same location (each product page has these measurements). If you are not wanting to fit within a predetermined... view full answer...
The SolidStep Manual Fold-Down Steps # LC678027 have a top step which is 13" deep and the other steps are 8-1/2" deep so you would need at least that much depth from your bumper to the top step.
These particular steps may not be the best option for a camper due to the configuration at the back (your bumper) so instead I recommend checking out something like the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps # TLA7804-8000. These steps have a similar requirement as the SolidSteps for entry height,... view full answer...
Replacement RV steps are offered in several widths to suit the variety of motorhome and trailer applications. Since RV makers do not maintain detailed specs on items like the step assemblies they install in their products your best route is to measure the mounting point for overall size (width and depth) and for the spacing of the mounting holes.
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Good news, I can help you find a wider step than the 24 inch LC341504.
I've linked all the steps for you but if you look through the filters there should be a measurement column and there are sizes from 14 inches to 30 inches wide. The Lippert Steps are made for RVs which is why they are the 24 inch wide spread. I have something similar that may work for you that has brackets that have a variety of widths.
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