A travel trailer-specific guide to choosing replacement entry steps based on how you camp, park, and use the doorway.
Travel trailer entry is different from fifth wheel entry, and both are different from motorhome entry. The entry height, the step-well design, the doorway clearance, and the typical parking situations all affect which replacement step makes sense. This guide is specifically for travel trailer owners.
How to Measure for Travel Trailer Steps
- Step-well opening: width and depth of the recessed well below the door.
- Doorway frame: height and width of the doorway opening (for doorway-mounted systems).
- Entry height: from the ground to the door threshold with the trailer level.
- Clearance: available space for step deployment and storage during travel.
Step-Well vs. Doorway-Mounted for Travel Trailers
Most travel trailers have a step-well opening. GlowStep Revolution fits in the step well, folds for travel, and reaches the ground for stability. Some owners prefer doorway-mounted steps (GlowStep Revolution Uprising) for tool-free removal in tight campsites or storage lots. The choice depends on how you park and whether removal is important.
Travel Trailer Step Buying Guide
| Buying Factor | Why It Matters | Torklift Product | What to Measure or Confirm |
| Step-well opening size | Determines whether a step-well system fits. | GlowStep Revolution. | Width and depth of the step well. |
| Doorway frame dimensions | Required for doorway-mounted systems. | GlowStep Revolution Uprising. | Height and width of the doorway frame. |
| Entry height | Determines step count needed. | Both systems. | Ground to door threshold, trailer level. |
| Campsite terrain | Gravel, dirt, slopes affect stability. | All Terrain Landing Gear (Comes standard on all GlowStep Revolution step systems) | Typical campsite surfaces. |
| Storage lot clearance | Tight lots may need steps removed. | GlowStep Revolution Uprising: tool-free removal. | Available clearance at home storage. |
| Dirt tracking | Steps stored inside bring debris in. | DirtDestroyer boot brush | Current step storage behavior. |
What Accessories Should I Consider?
DirtDestroyer for shoe cleaning. GlowGuide handrail for hand support. SafeStep for pets and children. GlowStep Lock for theft prevention.
Recommended Torklift Step System
GlowStep Revolution for step-well mounted travel trailer applications. GlowStep Revolution Uprising for doorway-mounted applications with tool-free removal. Measure before ordering.
Key Takeaways
- Measure the step-well opening, doorway frame, and entry height before buying.
- GlowStep Revolution for step-well ground contact. GlowStep Revolution Uprising for doorway-mounted removal.
- Consider terrain, storage, dirt control, and accessibility when choosing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in travel trailer entry steps?
Step-well or doorway mounting, entry height, ground contact, storage behavior, terrain adaptability, and dirt control.
How do I measure?
Confirm if you need a step-well mounted or doorway-mounted system. Find your fit here.
How can I keep dirt out?
DirtDestroyer bootbush is a tool-free accessory that is compatible with all GlowStep systems so you can clean off your shoes before entering the travel trailer.