How Do You Know What Torklift Steps will Fit a Particular 5th Wheel Trailer?

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the torklift steps for a fifth wheel how do you know what size you need to replace the existing steps

asked by: Richard

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The TorkLift GlowStep Revolution Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 3 Steps - 25-7/16" Base - 350 lbs # TLA8103 and similar are great steps for replacement options. The biggest consideration is the base measurements of your current steps. You will want the base of the unit of the replacement steps to be as close as possible to that measurement and have the ability to fit within the same location (each product page has these measurements). If you are not wanting to fit within a predetermined mounting space, then you can use the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 20" Wide - 350 lbs # TLA7804-8000 that mount to the face of your RV under the door frame. These are great steps and you just need to determine the size and how many steps you need. The glowing portions of these steps make them easy to use in the early or late hours of the day and the stabilizing feet make a level step and supported step an extremely nice feature.

There is also the TorkLift GlowGuide Handrail for Campers and RVs with GlowStep Scissor Steps # TLA7621 which I've pictured with the steps that mount under the door frame as mentioned above.

I've linked a couple of pages to all of your options to make it easier for you to choose the right fit.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Those loops you see on the side of the brackets on the #TLA8000 are for the TorkLift GlowGuide Handrail #TLA7621. I attached a picture that shows how the handle attaches to those loops.

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Answer 2

The All Terrain Landing Gear #TLA8000 will definitely be the easier of the 2 as far as the installation goes since it's just the foot brackets and then some bolts, washers, and nuts. The TorkLift GlowGuide Handrail #TLA7621 can be installed by…

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Answer 3

Yes it will, so long as you also use weight distribution, as the extension has a maximum capacity of 3,600 lbs towing/360 lbs tongue weight without weight distribution, but 7,200 lbs towing/720 lb tongue weight when used with weight distribution.…

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To get the correct 4-step replacement for your campers, the most important measurement is going to be the mounting base dimensions, as the widest steps we carry are 24", though the mounting dimensions are wider. For example, the TorkLift…

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The Replacement Heavy Duty Snap-Up Bracket for Reese Weight Distribution Systems #58392 is a quantity of one replacement bracket, so if you are needing replacement brackets for each side of your trailer you will need to order a quantity of two. I…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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