The biggest difference is where each system mounts. Start with how your RV is built, then let your measurements choose the configuration.
GlowStep REVOLUTION and GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising solve the same shopping problem, which is replacing RV entry steps with a sturdier, adjustable system. The deciding factor is how your RV is built.
GlowStep REVOLUTION is designed around an exterior underbody step well. It mounts using compatible factory step-well mounting locations and stores outside the RV living area. GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising is a doorway-mounted design, made for RVs without a compatible exterior step well or for owners who prefer doorway mounting.
So the first question is simple: does your RV have a compatible exterior step well? If yes, GlowStep REVOLUTION is the system to review first. If not, or if you would rather mount at the doorway, GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising is your starting point. From there, your width and entry-height measurements decide the exact configuration.
Start With Where Your RV Can Mount the Steps
Before you compare step counts or features, look at the area below and around your entry door.
If your RV has an exterior step well, you will see a recessed compartment under the doorway where the factory steps fold or slide into storage. GlowStep REVOLUTION uses compatible mounting locations in that step well, so the steps stow outside the living area, just like factory steps.
If your RV has no step well, or the step well is not a compatible design, the doorway becomes the mounting point. That is where GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising comes in. It mounts at the doorway and uses a multi-link deployment, which makes it a strong fit for RVs that were never built with an underbody step compartment.
Some RV owners have a compatible step well but still prefer doorway mounting. Uprising is an option for them too. Either way, the mounting location is a decision you make by looking at your RV, not by picking the newer or more popular product.
GlowStep REVOLUTION: Built Around the Exterior Step Well
GlowStep REVOLUTION is the system to review when your RV has a compatible exterior step well and you want the steps stored outside the living area.
Key features:
- Mounts using compatible factory step-well mounting locations
- Stores in the exterior step well, outside the RV living area
- Available in 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-step configurations
- All Terrain Landing Gear for ground support on uneven campsites
- Ground-supported design for a more stable step feel
Width matters for REVOLUTION because the system has to fit your step well. Current width families include approximately 27.5 inches for A8000-series models and 25 to 25.5 inches for A8100-series models.
Entry height then sets the step count:
- 2-step: 18.5 to 24 inches
- 3-step: 25.5 to 32 inches
- 4-step: 32.5 to 40 inches
- 5-step: 39.5 to 48 inches
- 6-step: 46.5 to 56 inches
GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising: Built for the Doorway
GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising is the system to review when your RV lacks a compatible exterior step well or you prefer a doorway-mounted step.
Key features:
- Doorway-mounted design with multi-link deployment
- Deploys in as little as 12 inches of exterior clearance, which helps at tight campsites and narrow pull-throughs
- Tool-free removal with the keyway-disconnect design
- Built-in booster step
- Approximately 15 inches of total vertical adjustment from the booster step plus landing-gear adjustment
- Available in 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-step configurations
- Offered in 24-, 26-, 28-, and 30-inch doorway families
Uprising entry-height ranges by step count:
- 3-step: 19-7/8 to 27-3/8 inches
- 4-step: 27-3/8 to 34-7/8 inches
- 5-step: 34-7/8 to 42-3/8 inches
- 6-step: 42-3/8 to 49-7/8 inches
Because Uprising mounts at the doorway, your doorway width and the clearance around the entry are the measurements that matter most.
GlowStep REVOLUTION vs Uprising Side by Side
This table lines up the factors that separate the two systems, along with what to measure before you order.
| Comparison factor | GlowStep REVOLUTION | GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising | What the RV owner needs to measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting location | Compatible factory step-well mounting locations | Doorway-mounted | Confirm whether a compatible step well exists |
| Stored location | Exterior step well, outside the living area | At the doorway | Check door operation and space around the entry |
| Step-well requirement | Requires a compatible exterior step well | No step well required | Inspect under the entry door |
| Width | About 27.5 in. (A8000-series) or 25 to 25.5 in. (A8100-series) | 24, 26, 28, or 30 in. doorway families | Step-well width or doorway width |
| Step counts | 2 to 6 steps | 3 to 6 steps | Entry height from ground to door threshold |
| Entry-height range | 18.5 to 56 in. across configurations | 19-7/8 to 49-7/8 in. across configurations | Measure on level ground at your usual campsite height |
| Exterior deployment space | Deploys from the step well | Deploys in as little as 12 in. of exterior clearance | Typical campsite clearance next to the door |
| Removability | Stows in the step well | Tool-free removal with keyway disconnect | How often you plan to remove the steps |
How to Measure Before You Order
GlowStep fitment comes down to measurements. Use the Step Fit Finder to find the correct part number for your RV.
For GlowStep REVOLUTION, measure:
- Step-well width, to match the A8000-series or A8100-series width family
- Entry height, from level ground to the door threshold, to choose the step count
- Step-well mounting points, to confirm compatible factory locations
For GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising, measure:
- Doorway width, to match the 24-, 26-, 28-, or 30-inch family
- Entry height, from level ground to the door threshold, to choose the step count
- Interior clearance around the entry and how the door operates
- Exterior clearance next to the door at the campsites you use most
If your entry height lands near the edge of two ranges, have those numbers ready when you contact retail support so the right configuration can be confirmed.
How Torklift Central Can Help You Shop
Torklift Central carries GlowStep REVOLUTION and GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising, and our retail team can review your measurements and photos to help confirm the right model, width family, and step count before you order. As a towing equipment provider and RV accessory resource, we help shoppers nationwide sort out fitment questions, and customers near Kent, WA can schedule installation with a technician who will walk through the setup at the appointment.
Key Takeaways
- GlowStep REVOLUTION mounts in a compatible exterior step well and stores outside the RV living area.
- GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising mounts at the doorway for RVs without a compatible step well or for owners who prefer doorway mounting.
- REVOLUTION comes in 2 to 6 steps; Uprising comes in 3 to 6 steps with 24- to 30-inch doorway families.
- Uprising deploys in as little as 12 inches of exterior clearance and removes without tools.
- Width and entry-height measurements decide the exact configuration, so measure before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GlowStep Revolution and Uprising?
GlowStep REVOLUTION mounts in a compatible exterior step well and stores outside the living area. GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising mounts at the doorway and is designed for RVs without a compatible step well or for owners who prefer doorway mounting.
Which GlowStep fits an RV without a step well?
GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising is the system to review. It mounts at the doorway and does not require an exterior step well. Your doorway width and entry height still decide the exact configuration.
Which GlowStep stores outside the RV?
GlowStep REVOLUTION stores in the exterior step well, outside the RV living area.
Which GlowStep works in tight campsites?
GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising can deploy in as little as 12 inches of exterior clearance, which makes it a strong option for tight sites and narrow pull-throughs.
How do I measure for GlowStep Revolution?
Measure your step-well width to match the width family and your entry height from level ground to the door threshold to choose the step count. Confirm the step well has compatible factory mounting locations.
How do I measure for GlowStep Uprising?
Measure your doorway width to match the 24-, 26-, 28-, or 30-inch family and your entry height from level ground to the threshold. Also check interior clearance at the entry and exterior clearance beside the door.
Does GlowStep make my RV entry safer?
GlowStep is designed for a more stable step feel, but no step system guarantees safety. Set up the landing gear on stable ground, follow the product instructions, and use handrails and care when entering and exiting.
Measure your RV entry, review the current GlowStep fitment chart, and shop GlowStep REVOLUTION or REVOLUTION Uprising at Torklift Central. Call 253-854-1832 to talk with a retail specialist before you order.