Installing the Solid Step RV Entrance Stairs by Lippert Components 

Thanks for the feedback Rob. :)

You're welcome James. :) will have a video out soon about installing the optional storage box and a little more info on the stairs, a few people have reported an issue of not enough bottom clearance for the screen and even the main door when they install them. I didn't run into that but will show where the problem can be. Cheers, Ray

I was hoping there'd be a video on that. Looking forward to it

You're welcome, we love that handle too, planning to install the storage box soon. Looks like it gets attached to the main frame I-beam.

Thanks for the feedback. :)

Thanks, let me know if you run into any issues. Cheers! Ray

Your welcome. :) Looks like its a good idea to check on the door clearances as some have problems there. Cheers, Ray

Thanks Ray!

Thanks for the comment, whats the loves and hates. Helps for my future review. Cheers, Ray

They didnt work good on my old toy hauler cause the door was 10 feet in front of my axles so a out of level site there were times the legs didnt extend far enough so I would have to put blocks under them to support them. When they reached the ground they worked great

@@LoveYourRV Hey Ray! I hope everything is going well for both you and your wife! What follows is my honest opinion on the steps. 1) Adjustment I'm finding that the adjustable "legs" aren't adjustable enough when dealing with uneven terrain beneath the "landing point" of the steps. I feel the leg adjustment increments could be better. This step system must be fully deployed, or you will start hitting/rubbing your screen and/or entry door on the "hinge" where these steps fold back inside the trailer. I sometimes have to leave one, or even both, legs a notch short and find appropriately-sized rock(s) to place under the "feet" of the adjustable legs. Not a really big deal, but it does seem like an awful lot of "fuss" for steps. This is a bigger deal boondocking. 2) Weatherstripping I took delivery of my trailer (new) on October 11th of last year; the steps were factory-installed. The weatherstripping, where the steps "lock" into the door jam, has since showed signs of excessive wear. It got to the point where some water made it inside when I brought my trailer home to wash it a couple of weeks ago. The weatherstripping beneath the step locking mechanism (since replaced) was "smashed" nearly flat. This is something I'm going to watch going forward. 3) Wet Steps On a wet, rainy and windy day, it's just not fun folding soaking wet, probably dirty, steps *into* the trailer. The choice is to leave your entry door open while trying to give the steps at least a "courtesy" wipe down, or let it all drip down inside the trailer. Again, a lot of "fuss" for steps. 4) I think I've hit my primary "don't like" highlights. On the positive side, on a dry day where the steps are down and in solid, level contact with the ground below, you can't beat them! Absolutely rock-solid! NO "bounce" whatsoever; and that's really nice!

Forgot to say that, yes, I would personally "go" with these steps again on future trailers. This has been my first experience with them. New equipment. New knowledge. New workarounds. ;)

Thanks will add those to the pluses list. :) Cheers, Ray

Very good ideas 💡 wow. Thank you 😊

Thanks 👍

You're welcome. Here was my update on how I like the stairs after using a while ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PSyU9HOQenQ.html Cheers, Ray

Will do, I'm on a pretty unlevel site front to back and didn't have a problem. To me, the main problem looks to be getting inside if close to something. When we take the ferry off the Island sometimes the wall is about a foot away from the door.

@@LoveYourRV exactly

Here was the next video a few days later where I discussed the door clearance - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0ciNeSRjZ6E.html and here is the update video on the LCI reviews after using them for a few months - www.loveyourrv.com/lci-rv-product-review-updates-sneak-peek-at-next-install/

Thanks for the detailed feedback. Are your step 3 or 4? The first thing I think I will do is mod the extension legs so they are much easier to adjust versus the pin they include.

We have 3 steps

Thanks, I'm loving them so far but stationary, especially like the large first step, so will be interesting when we get to travel again. Cheers, Ray

Seems people are running into clearance issues at the bottom of the screen door. Looks like in some cases the screen door height could be adjusted, outside door would be more tricky I imagine.

@@LoveYourRV I installed the Morryde 4 steps and had to remove and trim 1/8th inch off bottom of screen door (easy project with screwdriver and jigsaw) to get clearance for it. Main door fit fine and the weather seals all remain in place. The installation of the the LPI steps and the Morryde are almost identical.

Thanks for the comment. My screen door is a Challenger brand and has some screws on the bottom and sides. Looks like a person could pull it off and shorten it a bit without much trouble. Cheers, Ray

Another con that I find to be the most annoying is I can't close the door with the steps deployed until I have leveled the trailer. I had an update to my review here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z444Da45Ph4.html

Damn right they aren't cheap. The steps Ray just put in retail for well over 300 bucks.

@@robertthomas8653 And costs $12 to manufacture in China. It cost more to ship them over here on the slow boat.

Thomas Levy I’ll gladly buy a set of these. I wouldn’t worry about the cost. At this stage in our lives we can all afford it.

@@0HARE Actually, some of "us" do have to worry about the cost of things, especially if we must live on Social Security. I get just $892.00 per month. Figure it out.

Allen Hare With your money, I’d buy two sets.

I'm thankful mine had decent clearance but will note in the review this could be a problem, Thanks Ray

I tried the MORryde steps also they just was no way to make them work, you must have a Flat threshold plate for these fold up steps to work.

Mine is fairly flat, just a bit of an upward angle, maybe 3/4 inch from floor level. I guess one could remove the plate and plane off some flooring.

Seems nice, like a little landing area. I'll have to get over my muscle memory, after 9 years of full time living with those stairs the new ones feel weird right now. :)

Thanks, I guess I could always add more screws. Actually I did that when I did the upgrade that adds a easy lift strut. Doubled up the screws - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Vnm2q7v0tFA.html Cheers, Ray

Wow, guess the RV industry is still having supply chain issues. That should change, I hear sales are dropping with the high fuel costs. Hope you get them soon. btw here was my update video www.loveyourrv.com/review-updates-solid-steps-road-armor-jt-strongarm-alpha-roof-coating/ Cheers, Ray

Maybe these previous videos where I did a repair on those steps will help ya ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EShlytStWhg.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-W9ToIXVBcYo.html Cheers, Ray

Just installed today so don;t have any experience with using them much yet.

My main gripes with them after a year and a half is they need to make the adjusting legs much easier to adjust. The little pins are too picky to pullout and put back in. The other is using in tight quarters like on the ferry is impossible. But for us its a rare issue. I'm not sure why every one has so much of a problem with dirt. I just use a wisk broom or give them a quick rinse and lay a mat down under them. Hasn't been a big deal. The good part is becasue they are inside they don't get dirty during the travel. The old stairs would constantly be full of road grime from the tire spray and get caked with mud sometimes when I hit a off-road puddle. Cheers, Ray

Yeah, I think they are mostly aimed at trailer owners.

Seems like you could put some rubber weather stripping in there pretty easily, and eliminate the rattling.

When I visit my sister, I park the trailer in her driveway which has a concrete pony wall that blocks my stairs deploying, so I have to remove and reinstall. There are 6 nuts/ hex head bolts (3 each side of the top step to remove the stairs and one nut for the strut to allow the piece left to lie flat. Cheers, Ray

You're welcome. As far as I know there no discount code or free mat at this time. I looked at the manual and didn't see the warranty listed, hmm..weird, will have to ask and get back to you. Cheers, Ray

I don't believe these are really meant for motorhomes but depends on the person, if strong likely not too difficult, but easiest thing would be to attach a strap to the bottom of it, then it could be easily lowered. Another option is to invest in the lift assist shock assembly that can bolt on to the steps. www.loveyourrv.com/installing-the-lci-solid-step-lift-assist-kit/ Cheers, Ray

Sorry I might not have been clear. But I was asking about the hardware provided with the new LCI steps.

Don't appear to me to be stainless from my eyes but I guess you could buy some if they are to be exposed. On my rig the bottom of the flooring is covered, already has a protective plastic bottom covering to protect the wood flooring from getting wet so won't be an issue.

No interference on my rig, doors close fine with stairs out. Not 100% sure about water, just installed it, but don't foresee an issue the outside door overlaps everything and there is a rubber bulb seal on it.

We are having a problem getting our door to shut fully. We've tried with the steps off the ground too so it's not that the steps are adjusted too high

Guess that has been an issue so they have an accessory mat that has raised edges. store.lci1.com/solidstep-all-weather-floor-tray-801380.html They sent me one, I'll have to see it it works

Yes, once things are level and adjusted. Here is an update I did on the product should answer your questions ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z444Da45Ph4.html Cheers, Ray

@@LoveYourRV Perfect and thank you so much for the reply.

I haven't seen any mention of door clearance requirements either but several people have commented having problems. With so many brands and models of rigs and doors I guess its hard to say if it will fit everyone. But I will pass along the issue to Lippert. On my rig with the combo of the old OEM door sill and the addition of the Solid Step they rise about 1 inch above the floor.

My first step down is 9" then 8" and 8" Cheers, Ray

@@LoveYourRV thank you. This something that I would think Lippert would provide their CS techs with.

The 3 step set I have measure 10 1/2 inches from my inside wall when stowed for travel. Cheers, Ray

Holding up well, here is a review update I did last week - www.loveyourrv.com/lci-rv-product-review-updates-sneak-peek-at-next-install/ Cheers, Ray

@@LoveYourRV Thanks, just reviewed your update video. awesome. I guess I will pull the trigger on the quad 30" steps now. always good to get confirmation from other fulltime RVers. have a great day.

Not too sure, here is a link to a page where you can look at the manuals - support.lci1.com/steps-support-solidstep

Sorry, yup, no problem. I've noted that issue as another commenter mentioned it, will add to my review in the future. Cheers, Ray

On my rig I just had enough clearance. I left the threshold. Here is a review update I did after using the steps for months on the road. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PSyU9HOQenQ.html Cheers, Ray

I just ran into that same problem tonight . The steps installed and now I can’t shut the screen door with the steps down. What a bummer.

Both my doors shut fine, have just enough clearance. On my rig the screen door is held on by 6 sheet metals screws. Not sure if yours is the same but if it is and you have any extra clearance at the top, maybe you can drill new pilot holes for the screws and move the mounting points up slightly.

Love Your RV good idea I’ll give that a shot! Thanks!!

I don't see any easy way with out a lot of modification. I've taken them off for a few situations and it involves unscrewing 3 nuts and bolts. The nuts are nylocks so don't unthread easily. But I guess that is for safety reasons. Though, with a cordless wrench it wouldn't take long at all. Even with a hand ratchet its only a few minutes. Cheers! Ray

@@LoveYourRV yeah I don’t store mine, I have it at home. But may be a nice feature for them in future? I will be ordering the steps in next week or 2, any way to give you credit for your video? I have a keystone cougar, 2008 model, and I always go to Your channel WGN I have a problem, or need help! Thanks for that!

Thanks for the offer but Lippert doesn't have an affiliate program yet, but I hear they are working on one. If buying off Amazon though there is a link in the description. Also this update video clip may be of interest ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PSyU9HOQenQ.html

My door width is 24" at the narrowest point. Base plate width is 25 1/4" The 26" Solid Step 3 step worked for me. store.lci1.com/26in-premium-triple-solid-step-791572

@@LoveYourRV thanks so much for your speedy reply to my question....helps tremendously!

I'm seeing about a 40-50 dollar price difference but the MORyde don't have the extra large top step.

@@LoveYourRV I thought the price difference was more. I have a smaller trailer and thus need a smaller step assembly. I know a lot of manufacturers now use MorRide as their OEM.

Check this video out - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0ciNeSRjZ6E.html

Sure, could leave the OEM no problem.

I left mine in place, may remove my steps cause I can’t use the screen door with them.

@@dan8220 often so called upgrades in truth become a downgrade. 😉🤣

Therese Röthel Hahahah true, very true.

It varies between campsites depending on how level it is front to back. My current site is pretty level and it measures 9". You want to leave some room for variability adjustment unless you always camp in a level site. If not you could end up not having enough room to deploy them fully. 3 steps works well for my size of rig. Larger, taller rigs need the 4 step.

@@LoveYourRV OK thank you. For us a 9" step means a portable step needs to be added. Knee surgery makes it hard for myself and dogs (old) also had knee surgery. Thanks

No, the 3 steps have worked perfectly for me. 4 steps would have been too long. With my door being near the rear I could have run into a problem on a campsite with a steep slope towards the front. I do a lot of off-grid camping so not guaranteed a level site.

I left the threshold. On my rig, I just had enough door clearance when the RV is level and the steps are set up. But if using them on the road I sometimes have to do a quick adjustment to the legs to get the door to close properly. Depends on the slope of the terain I stop on. Here is a review update I did after using the steps for months on the road. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PSyU9HOQenQ.html Cheers, Ray

Depends if you have the optional gas strut easy lift installed. www.loveyourrv.com/installing-the-lci-solid-step-lift-assist-kit/ Its doable without it but very easy with it.

Take a look at the start of this video where I discuss the issue - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0ciNeSRjZ6E.html

Yup, but most of the lumber here is still sold in imperial and people still measure a lot of stuff using it.

@@LoveYourRV I am teasing a little. But then I stopped and said "hey, do they make metric tape measures?" Sorry your trip to the states was cut short. I felt bad for you both. Cheers!

Thanks, it was too bad we were really looking forward to spending some of the spring in Nevada and Utah, but can't complain compared to what many people are going through theses days we are blessed. Cheers!

Both my doors shut fine, have just enough clearance. On my rig the screen door is held on by 6 sheet metals screws. Not sure if yours is the same but if it is and you have any extra clearance at the top, maybe you can drill new pilot holes for the screws and move the mounting points up slightly.

Love Your RV No such luck with my doors. It appears there is about 3/8 room at top on the screen door but I don’t think that’s enough. The door is held on with 12 sheet metal screws through 3 beefy hinges. It appears the hard door is at exactly the setting of the screen door and is not movable. Are there different thickness of door bottom plates that could be used?

My door sill rises up a bit. Not sure what yours is like but maybe you could remove the OEM door sill and gain some clearance. Also I notice the bottom of my screen door looks like it can be unscrewed, I could cut out a bit of material and re-screw together and gain some clearance. But my main door is riveted in place so that would be a pain if it didn't clear. I've given feedback to my contacts at Lippert that door clearances are an issue. There are a lot of variations on RVs.

Love Your RV I contacted Lippert Tech Support and after looking at photos I emailed to them the tech told me it doesn’t work with some trailers and he had suggested to management that they include some measurement Qs in the order form on site to provide more information. Maybe that will happen in the future. I’m going to replace with regulars stock type steps. I returned solid step. Thanks for your videos. Keep it up.

There wasn't much guesswork for me as my rig is pretty low compared to newer fifth wheels so fell in the 3 step range. You may want to wander around some RV lots with a tape measure and compare different rigs. For me, if I was at 36" when level I'd lean towards the 3 steps. If on really off-level ground it's easier to extend the legs than shorten the steps. ;) One problem with these steps is if they can't be leveled then the door may not close right. Here was an update I did after using them a while - www.loveyourrv.com/tag/LCI/ Also they will be shorter so easier to open when close to something.

@@LoveYourRV Thanks so much for the response! My rig is a touch under 36" floor height, and I have a folding tri-step now so I think I should be good with the 3 step. Appreciate it!