How to Choose Steps for a 1973 Airstream Trailer

Published 07/13/2018

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Lippert Outriggers for Manual RV Steps

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Question:

21 3/4" is the dimension of the cavity or hole that the step and frame fits into

asked by: Burney

Expert Reply:

I am certain we have but I don't exactly have a way to look up which ones that was. Therefore, in order to find the correct steps you would need to measure the distance between your outrigger brackets. You can then use this information to find the correct steps for your trailer. You will also want to make note of the distance from the ground to the top of the outrigger brackets as this will also be used to determine how many steps you need.

If you can't find a step that matches the mounting bracket dimensions on your trailer then you can always remove them and add you own using part # LC301704 as this would allow you to use any steps you like so long as they are appropriate for the distance you have between the ground and top of the outrigger brackets.

I have attached our selection of RV steps for you so you can choose the correct ones once you determine your braking spacing but you can also provide me with this measurement and I can recommend a set for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

Burney

7/13/2018

21 3/4" is the dimension of the cavity or hole that the step and frame fits into

Conner L.

7/13/2018

In order to replace the steps on your trailer you are going to need to remove the existing outrigger brackets and then install the part # LC301704 in their place. These new brackets will then allow for you to use a new two step option like the Flexco Manual Pull-Out Steps for RVs part # SMFP-2120. The outrigger brackets will need to be spaced 23-5/8" apart in order for this step to work for you. Unfortunately, we do not have anything that will work with the bracket spacing that is on your trailer now hence why you need to remove them and install new ones.