Is this right For you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Only use your truck bed camper on occasion and want something affordable
Are on the move constantly - these sturdy steps are lightweight and fast to set up
Have a camper with an entry height (the distance from the ground to where the steps attach) between 24" - 30"
No, if you:
Have trust issues when it comes to ladders and steps and want an option that bolts on so you know it's not going anywhere
Go off-road and need some adjustability for uneven ground
Feel wobbly when going up and down narrow stairs
6-1/4" Deep x 17" wide aluminum camper steps expand from 24" to 30" tall and fold up for storage. Steps self-adjust for stability on any terrain. Non-slip tread ensures solid footing. Mounting bracket and hardware included. Lowest Prices for the best rv and camper steps from Brophy. Brophy Camper Scissor Steps - 3 Steps - Aluminum - Diamond Tread - 17" Wide - 250 lbs part number AS03 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Brophy RV and Camper Steps
- AS03
3 Steps
Snap-On Step
Truck Camper
17 Inch Wide Step
Brophy
18-1/4 Inch Wide
Ground Contact
8 Inch Drop/Rise
Aluminum
6-1/4" Deep x 17" wide aluminum camper steps expand from 24" to 30" tall and fold up for storage. Steps self-adjust for stability on any terrain. Non-slip tread ensures solid footing. Mounting bracket and hardware included.
Features:
Pull-out steps make it easy to get into or out of your towable or truck bed camper
3-Step assembly expands from 24" to 30" tall
Scissor design lets you manually collapse steps and fold them up for travel
Stairs self-adjust to the terrain for increased stability
Hand rail (AHR3 - sold separately) can be added for even more stability
Lightweight, heavy-gauge aluminum construction
Diamond tread on each step surface provides solid footing
Easy installation with included mounting bracket and hardware
Secure the mounting bracket to your camper using the (4) 1/4" x 1-1/2" screws
Clip the stairs into the "V" clamps on the mounting bracket
Made in the USA
Specs:
Entry height: 24" - 30"
Step dimensions: 17" wide x 6-1/4" deep
Mounting bracket dimensions: 18-1/4" wide x 1" tall x 1" deep
Drop/Rise: 8"
Weight capacity: 250 lbs
Note: These steps are only to be used while your vehicle is stationary and should not be mounted permanently. Use the mounting bracket provided so the steps can be easily removed prior to travel. For recreational use only. Not for commercial applications.
Will Brophy Camper Scissor Steps Work for You?
Scissor steps are typically installed on truck campers, but can be attached to your truck's tailgate using a special mounting bracket (TSSB - sold separately). After the initial installation, they're easy to attach when needed and detach for compact storage. To ensure you choose the correct size for your application, there are a few measurements you will need to take.
The Brophy scissor steps have a single mounting bracket that attaches to either the camper wall or the truck bumper beneath the doorway. To decide which size you'll need, locate the space available for the mounting bracket on your application that lines up with the doorframe, and measure the width and height. You will need a mounting space at least 18-1/4" wide and 1" tall.
If it turns out you have more space beneath your doorway, there are larger step assemblies available with 24" wide brackets. A full list of the available steps is below.
Once you have an approximation of where the mounting bracket will go and what size mounting bracket you need, the spot you chose will be used as the "mounting point" to determine how many steps you will need.
How Many Steps Do You Need?
To decide on how many steps you'll need, measure from the "mounting point" to the ground. This is called the entry height. The entry height should roughly match the height of the steps when they're fully extended, and it will also tell you how many steps you need.
The chart below displays entry height measurement ranges in the first column. If you determined you need an 18-1/4" mounting bracket, the step part numbers with that width are in the second column. If you determined you need a 24" mounting bracket width, the step part numbers with that width are in the third column. Choose the bracket size that is closest to your measurements without going over.
This page's step assembly is in bold text.
Entry Height
18-1/4" Mounting Bracket Width
24" Mounting Bracket Width
18" - 23"
AS02, SS02
Not available
24" - 30"
AS03, SS03
AS23
31" - 40"
AS04, SS04
AS24
40" - 48"
AS05
AS25
How Do You Install the Steps?
To install the steps:
Find the mounting spot for the bracket on your vehicle
Unfold the steps and attach to the mounting bracket "V" clamps
Place step assembly against camper or bumper
-Make sure assembly is centered beneath the doorway
Mark the mounting holes on the camper and drill
Remove steps from bracket and set aside
Attach the mounting bracket to the camper
-Secure in place with included lag screws
Hook stairs into mounting bracket "V" clamps and extend
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (562 Customer Reviews)
6-1/4" Deep x 17" wide aluminum camper steps expand from 24" to 30" tall and fold up for storage. Steps self-adjust for stability on any terrain. Non-slip tread ensures solid footing. Mounting bracket and hardware included.
by: Wayne C.06/10/2022
The 3 step aluminum stairs work perfect. The 2 step was too short for my need.1311200
My husband built a truck camper, lighter than commercial, to serve our back road adventures. He considered several options for steps and came upon your scissor steps! He ordered, they arrived in just a few days and was pleased with the ease of attaching, folding and sturdiness of the steps. Thank you for a great product.1062230
I purchased this product for other than it’s intended use and it worked out perfectly. A breath of fresh air to receive a top quality, American made product. Thank you for the craftsmanship and quality of materials. After seeing the quality of this product and finding how well it suits me need, I only wish I would have ordered the wider set. Hat’s off to etrailer!! Buy American and from this company, you will not be disappointed!!1090487
I ordered these steps for our travel trailer. They shipped the same day I ordered them and arrived on time. Super easy to install. They are VERY sturdy and the distance between the steps is perfect. It was always a stretch to use the steps that came with the trailer and a bit clanky. These are a great replacement. 764930
Stairs installed see attachment. Only have one suggestion so additional customers don't require a additional spacer. My camper is a 2005 and I had to add a 1/4 thick spacer between the camper shell and the stair upper bracket because of the entry door lower sill but besides that everything worked out great. Thanks486360
Extremely satisfied with service from retailer. Have attached step bracket to truck body. Well made set of steps. Very pleased with outcome of attachment to my 2007 Ram. Did smooth some rough areas of step with file. Again very satisfied with steps and strainer service.907152
We have used the heck out of ours for a year now. Constantly up and down with somewhat heavy loads ours has been a lifesaver for us. It's just as sturdy as the day we got it. We have not spent one minute doing any maintenance or cleaning on it. With the quality of craftsmanship I would expect to pay a lot more. Definitely a great buy.604625
Ad says 250 lbs. We assumed it weighed that much. After receiving it, we realized it holds up to 250 lbs. We are glad it doesn't weigh that much. Thank you.1256766
by: John Nitz07/25/2016
It works fine! just what we needed, went on very easy, had to notch the bottom of door to clear, and that's OK. we have not went camping yet. so the photos are at home. hope this helps, If not let me know!! We want to out camping anyway..276084
Easy to order from the website, paid with PayPal and was kept informed on shipping and tracking. Packaging was well done and no damages in shipping
Product is high quality and well made in our opinion. Installation was a breeze and took very little time
Highly recommend both the product and etrailer.com
547519
by: Sir Tim08/24/2018
Works just like we needed ..
GREAT product, fair price.
Shipped fast...
This product was used for a high snowmobile trailer. It was really quick to install and works great especially when the ground is slippery and a normal step stand would not work adequately.477875
by: Dave M12/29/2014
Couldnt ask for a better purchase in any way. Extremely high quality steps, and shipped faster then I expected. Installation on my truck camper took less then 5 minutes. Would highly recommend not only the steps, but etrailer.com!
Thanks again,
Dave
Fairfield, Ohio167182
by: Don L.07/07/2014
Everything went extremely well. Seller contact info, shipping details, etc... Very satisfied with etrailer.com. Thanks again, Don139658
Comments
Everything is fine, camper steps are great. extremely glad I found your company to purchase them. Thanks,
Don L - 07/09/2015
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by: Nancy04/17/2019
This is a knee saver. We attached it to our Mobile Tropical Shaved Ice Truck and it makes it so much easier to get in and out the rear door. The quality, construction and lightweight makes this the idea steps for any RV, Mobile Truck or Camper. The ease of attaching, and detaching and folding is a breeze. Highly recommend. 629484
by: Patricia B.06/10/2016
Great steps, they are for our travel light pick- camper, we had another camper & the same steps came with camper, no problems, thank you.259809
by: End user07/30/2017
Stairs fit my application just right to land from the camper to a platform on the trailer ... this is my second one, lost the first one in a moment of carelessness. It's well made and after a year of use, camping every week in the summer, it's not at all loose.
Etrailer seems to have everything related to trailers 412711
by: The Rig07/09/2017
Aluminum steps have been a great addition to my truck camper. Light weight to handle yet sturdy and easy to mount on camper.403417
by: HOWARD W.10/02/2013
This is a well built and sturdy set of scissor steps. Great engineering and also excellent service as usual by etrailer.com102224
by: End User07/08/2016
Product works well for me, it fit on my existing hardware, it accommodates various trailer angles and elevations when connected to the flatbed trailer for access to my truck camper (it is removed when driving). 269470
by: Don L.07/07/2014
Very light weight yet extremely sturdy steps perfect for our application on our camper. 139660
Comments
Hello Rachael, Everything is fine, camper steps are great. extremely glad I found your company to purchase them.
Don L - 07/09/2015
13210
by: Ed01/29/2021
Awesome! Great product, effortless transition, and quick shipping! What's not to l like! Thank you very much!946416
by: Robert 10/01/2020
Fastest delivery ever. Boxed well, and the unit itself is great.895176
by: Claire01/19/2018
Great product, very sturdy and easy to install. The price for the steps was cheaper than other online retailers and shipping was free. Cannot beat that!468307
Comments
I have never used the steps. I bought them for the times my older mom comes on trips with me and she never went on any trips last year. She will be traveling with me during spring and I am sure she will like the steps a lot. Thank you for your follow-up.
Claire - 01/21/2019
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by: Bernice M.05/21/2013
Nice quality and strength, plus it looks fantastic!81377
Depending on where you wanted to mount the Aluminum Scissor Steps, # AS03, you would use the included mounting bracket, which you can see in the fourth picture on the product page. Click on it to enlarge the picture.
The bracket attaches to your chosen mounting location using the 4 screws that are included. You can see them in the last picture. They will need to be attached to a solid metal section of the truck, so it can handle the weight of being used. With the bracket installed, the... view full answer...
The height measurement on the item you selected is 24 to 30 inches to the mounting bracket. As long as the distance from the area the stairs are to be mounted straight down to the ground is within this 6 inch range the stairs will work well.
The distance between each step will be 7 inches. view full answer...
The mounting bracket for the Brophy Scissor Steps part # AS03 could certainly be attached to the top of a truck tailgate with the included hardware but it's hard to say if your tailgate would be rated for the weight of people walking up and down on the steps. view full answer...
I wish we had something as we get this request a lot but all of the scissor step kits out there like the Brophy Scissor Steps part # AS03 have a higher amount of rise between the steps at around 8 inches like this one. Now with that said since this step set has a range of 24 inch to 30 inch and your height is 24 inches there's a good chance this would actually have a slightly lower rise between steps. view full answer...
The Brophy Camper Scissor Steps part # SS03 weigh around 25 lbs. If you are looking for the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps but made of aluminum instead of steel you can use part # AS03 which weighs around 15 lbs. We also have the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps part # AS23 which are also made of aluminum and weigh around 20 lbs. view full answer...
The Brophy scissor steps # SS03 are steel with a black powder coat. Steel can rust if it is exposed to the elements. Eventually the powder coat can get chips or scratches in it exposing the steel and then it can start to rust. If you notice scratches or chips you can spray paint over them to help prevent corrosion.
Another option is to go with the aluminum version, # AS03. Aluminum is naturally corrosion resistant and will not rust like steel. I have linked a video review of the aluminum... view full answer...
The Aluminum Scissor Steps # AS03 that you referenced weigh 15 lbs and the Scissor Steps # SS03 weigh 29 lbs.
As you can see, aluminum is much lighter. view full answer...
The Brophy Camper Scissor Steps for truck campers, # AS04, are intended for an entry height of 31" to 40". If your camper door sets within that 31-40' range then yes this will fit your rig. Please see attached image for measuring points and chart. view full answer...
The Brophy Camper Scissor Steps # AS03 is what I would go with if I were in your shoes. If you are needing a height of at least 24 inches then it is better to get steps that can extend past your minimum height requirement in case you need a little more height.
The Tailgate Scissor Step Bracket # TSSB by Brophy is what you are going to need so that you can install the Scissor Steps on your tailgate. view full answer...
We do have the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps # SS03 in aluminum. This is found on our site as part # AS03. Please note that the aluminum version has a weight capacity of 250 lbs as opposed to the 300 lbs of capacity that the steel version has.
If you would like to add some more stability to these steps then the handrail # AHR3 can be used.
The manufacturer specifically states that these steps should not be mounted permanently. You really should remove them before you start traveling. view full answer...
In the width you are wanting we only have the diamond plate tread on the steps like the # AS03. But you could trim the Lippert Components Non-Skid Tape part # LC381178 and apply it to the tops of the steps. view full answer...
The height measurement on the item you selected is 24 to 30 inches to the mounting bracket. As long as the distance from the area the stairs are to be mounted straight down to the ground is within this 6 inch range the stairs will work nicely. We have other sizes of steps (see links below) if this size is not correct for you. I have posted links to hand rails for the adjustable steps also. If I can be of further assistance let me know. view full answer...
Yes, my contact at Stromberg-Carlson confirmed that the 8 cross braces on their Porch Trailer Step # EHS-103-R need to be screwed into place each time the step is used.
This unit comes fully assembled except for the handrail, which attaches on either side with two nuts and bolts, and the cross braces which also attach with their included nuts and bolts.
We do offer other steps including scissor-type extending steps like the Brophy # AS03 that install permanently and extend when needed.... view full answer...
The TorkLift GlowStep Stow N' Go Scissor Steps w/ Landing Gear - 3 Steps - 375 lbs - Black Bracket # TLA7833 is the closest option we have to what you are seeking. The steps have a 7-1/2 inch rise with steps that are 20 inches by 8 inches. The overall width is 21-1/2" wide x 12-1/2" tall x 8-1/2" deep. It has leveling feet to help with uneven ground.
If you need a smaller width, the only option we have is the Brophy Scissor Step # SS03 in black or # AS03 in aluminum. These are 17 inch... view full answer...
While we do not have a specific rivet repair kit for the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps, # AS03, we do have the Rivet Gun # PT99ZR and Replacement 1/8" Rivets, # WM9026-40 available. view full answer...
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