Lippert Solid Step Storage Box Installation & Review + RV Step Removal
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- In this video I remove my old folding RV entry steps and replace them with the Lippert Solid Step Storage Box. I also explain why I decided to modify the installation process, avoiding the need to drill into my frame and making things a little bit easier.
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I'd like to thank Lippert for providing their Solid Step Storage Box free of charge in exchange for my honest feedback on the product!
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Unboxing & Overview of Specs
0:57 - INSTALL PREP
0:59 - Why I’m Adding the Storage Box
01:13 - Removal of Old Entry Steps
01:56 - My Installation Expectations
02:44 - My Modified Installation Plan
04:03 - INSTALLATION
04:04 - Drilling Box Holes
04:20 - Mounting & Hardware Installation
04:37 - So How Stable is the Modified Install?
05:05 - Final Thoughts
05:24 - Outro
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Looking to replace your old RV steps with some extra storage space?
If you're upgrading from the old fold-under-the-rig-style RV step to the new style and aren't going to be using your old steps anymore, you are able to remove them from your rig and fill that empty space with some pretty cool storage solutions offered by both Lippert and MORryde.
Interested in learning more about upgrading your RV Entry steps?
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The box itself weighs in at around 25 pounds and Lippert says it's rated to hold up to 100 lbs of cargo. It's made of steel and is painted with a durable black powder-coat. It also includes a sealed locking handle with two keys. I found the mounting bracket, hardware and keys packed loose inside the box.
Removing our old steps was a very simple process.
For the box install, I was expecting an easy plug and play swap where I just mount the box to the existing step brackets. But Lippert's instructions want you to attach a mounting bracket to your frame's i-beam by drilling 8 holes through it and then hanging the box from that.
I didn’t like the idea of drilling into my frame so I decided to switch things up a bit. Since my old steps weighed 50+ pounds and they're also rated to support 300lbs, I thought it was reasonable to assume the old brackets could support a 25lb box with 100lbs of weight capacity.
With this in mind I decided the simplest thing to do would be to drill 2 holes on each side of the box and hang it from the old brackets just like the steps were. As I test fitted everything, I also decided it would be best to attach Lippert's mounting bracket to the back of the box so it could rest against the frame and provide some additional support.
One thing I noticed is that there would be a significant gap between the side of the box and the existing step brackets. To remedy this, I picked up four 3/8ths inch spacers and to compensate for the extra width, four new stainless steel carriage bolts that were 3/8" longer than my old ones. I also used twelve 3/8" stainless steel fender washers which I thought would not only provide a little extra spacing but also a more even load distribution.
After checking, double checking and triple checking my measurements, I used a 3/8" bit to drill 4 holes in the box.
Once all 4 holes were drilled it was time to bolt everything in. The order of hardware was bolt through the step bracket, then washer, then spacer, then another washer, then through the box, then another washer and finally the nut. I torqued down everything pretty tightly and then I was done.
So how stable was the box after this modified installation?
Well, I was able to do pushups on it, stand on it, use it as a step to get in and out of the rig. I pulled and pushed and tried my best to get it to move but it didn’t budge. So I’m hoping it’ll hold 100lbs. I obviously can’t guarantee this but I feel pretty confident.
The new box is awesome! It looks so much better than the old steps and I'm excited to see how it holds up.
We're going to be keeping all of our ratcheting straps, bungees and other tools we use for loading up and strapping down our car in the garage on travel days.
I'm also super stoked that it can still be used as a step for getting in and out of the garage on the rare occasion we need to.
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Great video, Chris! It's really interesting to see how you managed to re-use the step mounting hardware.
Thanks Craig! Yeah, it’s like I said, I anticipated using the old brackets before even looking at the instructions. And then when I finally realized the install was going to require drilling, I figured I’d rather drill 4 holes in the box than 8 holes in my frame! Haha.
Dude you are killing it. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it John! Hope it was helpful :)
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing
You're very welcome Andrew! Glad it was helpful!
Okay, when you twerked holding on to the box, I almost dropped my phone.😂😂😂
Gotta test that integrity baby...
Another great video keep it going!!
Thanks brosky!
Good job Chris. Nice video.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching :)
Great video
I appreciate that! Thanks for checking it out.
Love your content and the delivery is fun to watch, Keep them coming! New sub here,
Thank you so much Sheri! I’m glad you enjoyed it :) Will definitely have some more content dropping ASAP. Thanks for the sub!
Great job!
Thank you sir! Hope it was informative!
Great vid bro! Way to think outside the box. Don’t think I’d want to drill my frame unless I absolutely had to either.
Thank ya! Yeah, those instructions had me feeling boxed in bro 🤠
Great job on the video looking forward to more in the future. i wouldn't drill in my frame rail either
Thanks Walt! Yeah, so far it’s held up great. Thanks for checking out the video and more to come soon 🙏
Friggin awesome
Appreciate you my man! Thanks for checking it out.
I'm considering the steps for my camper. May have to also consider this box too to hold tools instead of putting them in the below storage. Another great video. And I far prefer your install over drilling into the frame.
Thanks again Lou! Yes, the box is still holding up great and is perfectly solid after months of use.
Make sure you smash that like 👍 👍 👍
Haha. Yes sir 👍👍👍
They are nicer than the morryde but the morryde are half the cost, bolt into the existing brackets and sit flush with the bottom of the skirting.
Nice! Didn’t know that as I only have experience with the Lippert version. Good to know info for anyone considering either option. Thanks for sharing!
Figured you would mount the Moride Steps on the garage entry door.
Hey Grady. I actually did consider doing that but since we rarely use our back door for going in and out, and also because our car takes up a good bit of space in the garage on travel days (so I wanted to leave the space as open as possible) I decided it’d be best to just shed the extra weight. But they are in storage so who knows if/when we may add them later on 👍
With some slight modifications to your factory morryde steps you can install them in the garage instead of tossing them, that’s what I ended up doing 👍🏼
Absolutely! Yeah, I actually considered moving our old MORryde steps back there, but since we rarely use our rear door and our Fiat takes up most of the garage on travel day, I decided it would be best for us to just drop a little weight and keep the space as free as possible. We did put them in storage though because they’re definitely good steps! Never know when we’ll need to whip em’ out again!
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I heart you too MisterClear.
Great review has my choice to purchase easier.
Glad it was of some help Lori!
Have you had any problems with door clearance on the solid steps you installed in your previous video? Enjoyed this video… thanks!
Hey there Joe. No, door clearance has never been an issue. When first lining up the steps before installing any screws, you can position the steps exactly how they need to be so there is no interference. Thanks for checking out the videos!
How much does the storage box cost? Thinking of doing this to replace my steps and add the box to my rig.. Great video btw
Hey James. Last time I checked the price was around $300 or so. Glad you enjoyed the video!
So in our camper, we have one of those step lights mounted to the I beam of the 5th wheel. Is there a way to still use that courtesy step light?
Hey Dan. I assume you’re wanting to light up the interior of the box? If so, I’d simply attach a magnetic battery powered motion detecting light to the inside top of the box. Looks like they have a 4-pack on Amazon for $10.
@@AroundTheSunWeGo Actually, it's a step light, so was wondering if it can continue to be used as a step light? We are looking at the Lippert 4 step for our 2005 Wildcat 5th wheel and at the same time get the toolbox.
@@danbakke4495 I see. Without knowing which light you currently have I’m not sure if it can continue to be used. I do know that MORryde makes an awesome motion activated step light that works on either their step or the Lippert step. $40 for a 2-pack on Amazon.
The only thing I might add is corrosion protection to the raw metal exposed when drilling. Rustolium or undercoating let it dry than mount. ! Retired collision expert never overlook raw metal. Will Rust ,
Great suggestion Tony!
You still put the mounting bracket on the back? Then what was the point of all the other stuff. What a joke.
Lol. The entire point was to avoid drilling 8 holes in the frame. I only attached the mounting bracket to the back of the box using the four included 1/4” flange bolts, which is easy and takes like 5 minutes. But I didn’t attach the bracket to the frame rail, which is what would require drilling 8 holes in the frame. The bracket is essentially working as a spacer between the box and the frame. Let me know if you’re still confused ;)
That would help stabilize it and provide support on the back. It would keep it from moving downward when he is twerking on the front of the box.
@@bseery Exactly.