Can the Glow Step Stow and Go Mounting Bracket Be Mounted Horizontally Under the Camper?

Question

Question:

My 9’ Palomino Backpacker has an overhang on my GMC 2500 8’ bed but doesn’t have space under the door to install the mounting bracket. The dealer just installed the steps and left the bracket off. Is there a way to use the mounting bracket horizontally mounted under the edge of the camper and still swing the steps down to use them?

asked by: Nancy

0

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you but I was able to reach out to one of my contacts at TorkLift and the GlowStep Stow N' Go Mounting Bracket # TLA7810 needs to be mounted vertically, not horizontally, because of concerns with the leverage required to hold the steps on.

TorkLift recommended having an iron/steel plate mounted under your door, that hangs down a bit past the bottom edge of the camper, in order to mount the steps. This shouldn't interfere with anything on the camper or truck and would allow you to mount the steps using the bracket you want.

expert reply by: Erik B

0

Answer 1

I recommend using the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 20" Wide - 375 lbs #TLA7804-8000. These are a 4 step system that has glow tape on the steps to help with visibility at night, and the adjustable landing…

view full answer...

Answer 2

We have a couple of 4-step scissor stairs you could use. We have a steel model, #SS04, and an aluminum model, #AS04, and both are 18 inches wide. These stairs mount using an included bracket that looks like #AS2002. So they do not pin into place.…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Yes. The TorkLift GlowStep Stow N' Go Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 375 lbs - Black Bracket #TLA7834 can be removed from the bracket by detaching the pull pins like the #TLA7804-8000. The main issue you might have is that the bracket…

view full answer...

Answer 4

The dimensions of the TorkLift GlowStep Stow N' Go Mounting Bracket #TLA7810 that you referenced is 23 inches wide by 7-1/2 inches tall. If the plate is partially covered I wouldn't stress too much about it. We've found that it's…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

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.…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

view full answer...

Answer 8

It is too small of a space to fit the TorkLift GlowStep Stow N' Go Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 4 Steps - 375lbs - Black Bracket Item #TLA7834 but you can instead mount it to the bumper of your camper like in the attached picture.

view full answer...

Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 10

The TorkLift GlowStep Stow N' Go Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear #TLA7834 only comes in the silver color with the black brackets. The overall folded dimensions are 14" High x 23-1/4" Wide x 11" Deep which includes the bracket and…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Hey Al, this is a great question but since you have free-backing plates now you would never need to mess with the manual lock out of your Atwood coupler.

view full answer...