NEW RV Steps!! TorkLift GlowStep Revolution EASY install & REVIEW!!
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- The time has come to replace our RV Steps!! After damaging our steps in Season 1 they was never the same and becoming harder and harder to use. So after research I found the perfect Replacement steps for our 5th wheel. The TorkLift GlowStep Revolution just bolted right in to our existing framing from our old step! Just 4 bolts to take out the old step and 4 bolts to put in the GlowSteps! Such an easy install that 1 person can do it but having 4 hands is much easier.. Laine to the rescue!! I also share my review of it after using it for 2 months and our likes and dislikes!
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Y’all are probably the only channel that could take a video about RV steps and make it entertaining to watch 🤣
😆😉😁 that’s great!! Thanks
We have that camera grip. x Love it when a plan comes together. X i saw a new Tripod online today a very small travelling one which has been 4 years in the making, it is just a fantastic design. Does what it says on the Tin x
It’s awesome isn’t it?!! We love it!! Thanks for watching!!
Wow! I can tell a huge difference! The new camera is awesome. Laine. You couldn’t look bad if you tried honey!
Thank you so much 😊
Seems like the last video was months ago!! :) Missed you guys!
Glad ya missed us 😊!!
Great job!
Thanks
What is your ground to bottom of opening height? You don’t like higher than my trailer. You got the 4 step model. By the numbers, our height says we only need three steps.
We no longer have this RV so I can’t measure that for you. Sorry.
If you ever come through North Carolina come to hounds campground it is about 33 miles west of charlotte nc not far off of I 85
Sounds good!! Thanks
I have the same steps! Couple of things I have learned - at least with my four step model - you can push the top step in and effectively give your self only three steps should the ground dictate that is all you need! On the side of the scissors there are key bolts that can be ever so slightly loosened to make the pulling out and pushing in easier. Solid review.
Steve Thune .. Thank you!
You guys are so cute together!
I thought you sold the truck and fifth wheel? Did I miss something?
Yes your correct.. I’m trying to get out the needed videos like this on TH-cam prior to showing y’all our new home and adventures!
@@LoftisPartyofSix Gotch ya 🙂
The suspense is killing us!
Lolol. We did the same thing with our steps ecept we ran into a frozen ice pile.
I cringe watching this work done in sandals. Just takes one time dropping something on your feet to realize, maybe safety shoes!
My question is the distance between the steps most of them are fine are too high at least for me I'm 76 can those be adjusted so there's less space between steps
I have this camera and LOVE IT!! So excited for y'all and your new camera!
Glad to hear you like it as well!! Thanks
Fantastic video guys, Lanie had me cracking up..."how do I turn it around if we're hiking?" Hahaha. Love ya guys, can't wait for the next video
😆 yeah she was so use to our phones that would switch from front view to back view 😆 thanks for watching!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
I thought u got a new rv🤔 or you did get it and your just releasing old vids ?
Yes just getting videos out that I need to get out before we reveal the new RV.
where is the new rv ?
It’s coming soon!! I’m just getting some other needed vids out before we reveal the new RV!!
yrs later how are the steps holding up or held up?
Laine you are so funny, love your vlogs and looking forward to seeing your next step with you selling your 5th wheel and truck and what you go for next xx
Thank you 😊
Our first RV was a Cougar fifth wheel. And we had a folding 3 step. Never had any issues with it at all. But now we have a Class A. Which steps are automatic. But there's a magnet in there by the door. So when the door opens the steps come down. But there's one thing that you have to watch for. It's the magnet. We have had to have ours replaced. Just like anything else. They wear out and lose their magnetic power. We also bought those carpet type things that strap on the steps. It just helps protect them and gives you some traction also. Something to look into. A lot of RV'ers use them on their fifth wheel, travel trailers and Class A. But just be careful on your Class A is when the steps go out that your RV isn't to close to the ground and that you have clearance for the steps or it will tear them up. One thing is that as you know Diesel fuel can be expensive. We carry the Pilot fuel card. It's like a credit card with Zero interest. It gives you a discount on your fuel. Gas and Diesel. The only catch is that it has to be paid in full every month. And with a Class A and towing. You can't just get in any fuel station. And at Pilots you use the fuel lanes the Semis use. So you have better clearance to turn and everything. And they are located just right off the interstate. And Pilot has a App to use to give you any information that you might need. Come on back to East Tennessee you all.
Thank you for the info!! We really appreciate it! We might be back to TN this fall!!
@@LoftisPartyofSix you won't be disappointed with the Fall colors in the Smoky Mountains
@Loftis Party of Six - weROAM y'all definitely need to see the Smoky Mountains in the Fall. Late October-Early November is the best time to be there to see the beautiful colors. Your video from Cades Cove is where I learned about y'all and have been following ever since.
First viewer! Love it
Awesome 😎👍🎉
Our motorhome has automatic steps that run off the battery when the door opens and closes. Pretty easy!
Yes that’s a fantastic feature on the motorhomes!
Yeah mine does to
Laine is so adorable! 😂 She made putting in stairs very amusing. You all are great!
I agree!! She’s the best!! Thanks for watching!!
My son help me install the new steps. Took us 20 minute to remove the old steel steps and install the Torklift steps. Quality seems good but the treads are not parallel which is annoying. If I adjust the legs to make the top step level (front to back) each step below gradually increases in tilt (front higher than back). If I make the bottom step level the each step above increased in tilt (back higher then front). The top step has a significate downward slope that it is unconformable to walk out of the door. I end up putting wood under the legs to get a happy median. My 5th wheel measures 37 1/2" from the level ground to the top of the step well. I ordered the recommended 4 step unit. If I ever get on a site where the grade drops as you move away from the door then I'll have to adjust the stairs to the lowest of the 3 setting which makes for an super tall step into the camper. I would prefer 5 steps of shorter rise.
I give them a 5 for construction, 5 for ease of installation, and 3 for function. They are still a hell of a lot better than the steel springy steps we had.
Your wife is a good sport, luv the hair y`all are funny as heck !!!! Thanks for the great info.I have camped for 45 plus years and finally a step that I really want to have on our travel trailer enjoy life and camping. Keep that pretty wife happy!!! On to the next RV project!!!!
You should try spraying the hinges with some graphite or lithium grease to see if it makes their function more smooth.
🤣🤣🤣 how do I flip the camera around 😂 😂 😂
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Thanks for the review, steps look cool. When do we get to see the new rig?
Thank you!! I’m shooting for next Sunday on the new RV vlog!!
@@LoftisPartyofSix Awesome can't wait to see it.
just started watching a week ago Love you all
Thank you so much
Hi guys! Congrats on the new camera purchase!! Could you share what you bought...? Is it a Canon M50? In the process of purchasing one for us and was looking at that one and would love to know what you decided on 😊
Yes we got the Canon M50 from Best Buy! Love it!!
Thanks!
we had those steps put on our 5th wheel, totally love them.
Yep there great
I love these steps. I installed them on our 2017 Grand Design Reflection 303rls when we purchased in. I just traded for a 2019 Grand Design Reflection 320MKS but I kept my steps. My wife has bad knees which is why we bought them originally. I used a small floor jack and some plywood to remove the old ones and support the glow steps. I’m not a mechanical guy but install was a piece of cake. I paid for mine straight from the factory but they were worth every penny.
There are great! Thanks for watching
Love you guys !! You keep me smiling!!
Awesome 😁!! Thank you!!
Nice video, but it doesn't look like a fast pull out and use. But the video helped me see this to decide what to do.
It’s was very simple.
Nice!! I love your family!!
Thank you 😊
I did this last month and am very happy with them. My hair is down!! lol How do i see myself LOL
My bad. 😱. These are the Revolution, I was looking for the new Revolution Uprising. Sorry!
No worries 😉
OMG I laughed so loud when your wife asked how to flip the camera around. I am a photographer so you can see how it would be extremely funny to me. Glad to see she can laugh at herself to! Such a cute family and it was fun to watch. Oh yeah and awesome choice of camera to. I love my Canon gear. I will be looking forward to more of your videos.
Yep we still laugh about that day!! Thank you
Great video and demo. However, it appears that the steps are canted leaning toward the RV and not perfectly level/flat. If the steps are slanted at all then it would be dangerous when wet. Are the steps canted in the video or just looks that way? Also have you used the steps when wet?
They might have been canted in the video or just looked that way. I really can’t tell. However they are adjustable so that they can be level. And yes we used when wet and they were very solid and not slippery.
Nice video, but these aren’t the Revolution steps.
You do know if you would had finished unbolting the old steps sooner, she would not been able to come out of the camper to keep bothering you. LOL
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That’s a nice upgrade but looks to be very expensive. How much does it cost.
About $500 but well worth it!
Did you have a fire near that generator? My hubby saw the black area on your rv.
It was a water heater issue. No fire.
@@LoftisPartyofSix oh good! We had to get a new water heater the second month we had our new RV.
Haha how do i turn the camera
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Thanks for the review
You are so cool ?
What kind of camera is it!??
Canon M50
What is the cost?
Look it up online
@@LoftisPartyofSix that’s not very helpful brother! They are letting you try the steps in order to help them sell their product.
Cool beans 👍 God bless y’all ✌️
I love the banter hahaha
😆👍 thanks
Love love you guys!
Thanks 😊!! ❤️ back at ya!!
The DIY videos are very helpful. Average RV service call can cost around $60 per hour. I appreciate this.
Thanks