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[Timothy McGowen]

Getting ready to purchase some rear scissor steps. Looking at the Brophy's. Just trying to decide what cost/weight ratio I want to go with.

 

Looking for opinions, which do you use?

 

18" or 24"

 

Steel or aluminum?

 

Thanks folks.

[Stan@FourWheel]

Have you looked at the Easy Hitch Step yet ?

 

http://easyhitchstep.com/

 

We did some field testing and it came through with flying colors.

 

(we used the 2-step version)

 

Slides into your hitch receiver, and you are done.

 

Just a thought.

 

I have personally found the last step on the aluminum accordion steps to be too tall (too high), making it a bit hard for a bigger guy to get in & out of the small FWC rear camper door.

 

 

 

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[Timothy McGowen]

I like the looks of those Stan but at twice the price I think I'll pass for now.

[Stan@FourWheel]

I have used one of these steps for years. Love it for the price and durability.

 

The steel version is very inexpensive.

 

https://www.amazon.c...ords=hitch step

 

 

Didn't know they were still available in aluminum ?

Edited by Stan@FourWheel, 25 August 2016 - 11:59 PM.

[hebegebe]

I picked up a used 4 step 18" brophy in alum a couple yrs ago and now I'm used to it I like it. I liked my ladder for yrs too. I think the size and added safety of stairs are worth it


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[Bombsight]

I just don't like the idea of giving up my receiver for steps. I want the option of having it at all times.

[Backroad Joe]

Yea, I need my receiver for towing. I have "came with my used camper" brand scissor steps (4 steps). Never liked the look of them but now that I've used them I like 'em.

[longhorn1]

Tim, we had that Brophy 2-step and needed a basket for our gear. The 2-step (steel) was heavy and took up too muh space in the basket. It sits in the garage. We bought the Rubbermaid 2-step ladder similar to what FWC sells. We are pleased with the switch. You can get the 2-step from Walmart and Camping World.

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[Stalking Light]

I've tried several step options and the Rubbermaid one works best for me too.


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[kmacafee]

I have used this folding step stool from Harbor Freight for years.  I stuck some no slip rubber on top.  It folds flat or you can simply place it on the floor of the camper.  And the price is right.  

 

http://www.harborfre...form-62515.html