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04-16-2022, 06:26 AM
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Bit the Bullet
Good Morning Everyone,
So the rear stairs that came on our 428 just never would seem to slide in and out right. I tried lubing the crap out of them but it just didn't seem to matter. Another issue was, if the rear of the camper sat up at the camp site higher, then that last step to the ground seemed like you were jumping out of the back end.
So I decided to upgrade those steps with something that gave us A) more steps and B) a little bit more rigidity. I ended up purchasing the Glowstep Revolution. They fit perfectly in the space that the factory steps were mounted in. Attached are a few pictures. The install took may be 15 minutes to complete. Now, if the weather would just get nice here so we can go camping!
I will say this, not a cheap upgrade.
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2022 Keystone Fuzion 428
2 Pitt Bulls (WiFi and Giggles)
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04-16-2022, 06:33 AM
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I have installed more than I can count, and yes it is easy and not one complaint. Enjoy them
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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04-16-2022, 06:35 AM
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Another upgrade I ended up going with is the Geny Hitch.
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04-16-2022, 06:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
I have installed more than I can count, and yes it is easy and not one complaint. Enjoy them
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I am really looking forward to them. They seem to have a couple different adjustment heights. Have you ran into anyone not able to use them due to the ground being wonky?
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04-16-2022, 06:37 AM
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Havent heard of any complaints from any customers.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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04-16-2022, 06:38 AM
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Good to hear!
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04-16-2022, 06:44 AM
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Did you check to see if the Gen y pin box altered the Lippert Frame warranty?
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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04-16-2022, 06:46 AM
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What warranty? Pfff the massive 1 year you get? Big deal, but I don’t believe it does.
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04-16-2022, 06:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wifi_guy
What warranty? Pfff the massive 1 year you get? Big deal, but I don’t believe it does.
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Not that it matters but Keystone warranties the frame for 3 years. That is if you can get them to authorize warranty work. 
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2021 Alpine 3790FK
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04-16-2022, 07:01 AM
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Yeah, warranties on campers are kind of a joke.
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04-16-2022, 07:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wifi_guy
What warranty? Pfff the massive 1 year you get? Big deal, but I don’t believe it does.
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Here's the "Keystone Memo" grandfathering the Andersen hitches that were installed prior to March 15, 2021. It looks like any gooseneck hitch installed after that date will void the warranty, except for the Reese GooseBox.
Not criticizing your choice of hitches, just providing Keystone's policy memo for you to see.
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04-16-2022, 07:51 AM
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Nice! I installed these steps a couple weeks ago. Makes it a lot easier for our two year old to navigate the steps. We also got the SafeStep accessory.
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04-16-2022, 08:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madisonjon
Nice! I installed these steps a couple weeks ago. Makes it a lot easier for our two year old to navigate the steps. We also got the SafeStep accessory.
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What is the SafeStep?
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04-16-2022, 03:02 PM
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Nice upgrade! You are right the factory rear steps are horrible to operate. Did you order them online or from a local dealer?
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04-16-2022, 03:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Essvar
Nice upgrade! You are right the factory rear steps are horrible to operate. Did you order them online or from a local dealer?
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I actually got them off amazon. Found them 50.00 cheaper than anywhere else.
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04-16-2022, 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wifi_guy
I actually got them off amazon. Found them 50.00 cheaper than anywhere else.
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Thanks, not cheap but they look like a great upgrade.
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04-16-2022, 03:20 PM
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Thanks, not cheap but they look like a great upgrade.
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No, they aren’t cheap, but the engineering that went into them makes you appreciate how they operate over the factory ones.
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04-16-2022, 04:54 PM
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What is the SafeStep?
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It closes the gap between steps to prevent falling. It’s also supposed to help with pets that may hesitate when they see a gap between the steps. Necessary, probably not. But it gives me peace of mind with a toddler.
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04-16-2022, 05:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madisonjon
It closes the gap between steps to prevent falling. It’s also supposed to help with pets that may hesitate when they see a gap between the steps. Necessary, probably not. But it gives me peace of mind with a toddler.
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Have you been using these steps long? Do you find they trap things in at all?
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04-21-2022, 07:26 AM
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I am still waiting for my Lippert SolidStep stairs. Been two months now. Supply shortages I was told???
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