GlowStep REVOLUTION is a folding scissor step too. The difference is ground contact, campsite adjustment, step-count range, and how it fits your step well.

GlowStep REVOLUTION® is the stronger fit when your RV has a compatible exterior step well and you want a ground-supported scissor step with adjustable landing gear, a wider range of step counts, and steps that store outside the RV. A conventional factory-style replacement can still be the right call when you want a direct match to your existing system and it already meets your needs.

If you are replacing a worn, damaged, or unsatisfying exterior step, here is how to decide which path suits your RV and the campsites you actually use.

Define the Comparison: Both Are Folding Steps

GlowStep REVOLUTION is itself an exterior-stored folding scissor step system. So the real question is not "folding steps versus GlowStep." It is GlowStep REVOLUTION versus a more conventional factory-style exterior folding or scissor replacement that does not use the same ground-contact architecture and adjustment system.

How GlowStep REVOLUTION Is Built

Torklift designs GlowStep REVOLUTION around a few core features:

  • Exterior step-well mounting
  • A scissor-step design
  • Ground-supported All Terrain Landing Gear with adjustable landing feet
  • An adjustable step system
  • 2 through 6-step configurations
  • Deep, wide treads
  • Storage in the exterior step area rather than inside the RV doorway
  • Two main mounting-width families: A8000 at 27.5 inches and A8100 at approximately 25 to 25.5 inches

Together, those features are what separate it from a conventional replacement. The landing gear carries part of the job down to the ground, and the adjustment lets you set the system to the campsite instead of accepting whatever the ground gives you.

Because Revolution mounts in the exterior step-well area, your measurements decide whether it fits. That is why the measurements in the final section matter so much.

When GlowStep REVOLUTION Is the Stronger Fit

Your RV has a compatible exterior step well. GlowStep REVOLUTION is engineered around compatible exterior mounting locations. If your RV has the right step-well architecture and bracket width, Revolution is a natural upgrade path. 

You want the steps to contact the ground. All Terrain Landing Gear puts the step system on the ground, which helps stabilize the steps at the campsite and gives a more planted feel underfoot. The All Terrain Landing Gear makes each side of the step assembly independently adjustable to accommodate rough or uneven terrain. 

Your campsites are often uneven. Independently adjustable landing feet help the steps accommodate differing ground height from side to side. GlowStep Revolution offers 3 levels adjustment at the top as well to accommodate uneven terrain. 

You want the steps to store outside. GlowStep REVOLUTION stays in the exterior step area when folded. That appeals to owners who prefer that the stored step assembly not come into the RV doorway or interior.

You need more entry-height options. GlowStep REVOLUTION spans 2 through 6-step configurations across the current published height ranges, from 18.5 inches for a 2-step up to 56 inches for a 6-step. That range helps owners with taller entries, including side-entry truck campers, find a step count that matches their opening.

You want adjustment at the campsite. Between the landing gear and the product-specific step and frame adjustment, Revolution can be set to each site. Choose the correct base fitment first, then use the adjustment to fine-tune.

When GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising Deserves a Look

If your RV lacks a compatible exterior step well, or you specifically want a doorway-mounted step, GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising is the Torklift path to review instead. It mounts at the doorway rather than in the exterior step well, so it serves RVs that Revolution is not designed for. Check its own measurement guide and fitment requirements before ordering.

Then take three measurements:

  • Width between factory mounting brackets. A800X fits 27.5 inches. A810X fits approximately 25 to 25.5 inches.
  • Entry height from the top of the step opening to the ground, with the RV level.
  • Stored-step clearance from the top of the step opening to the bottom of the stored steps.

Compare all three with the current GlowStep REVOLUTION chart. If they fit and the features above match how you camp, Revolution is the stronger choice. If they do not fit, Uprising or another compatible replacement is the better path.

Key Takeaways

  • GlowStep REVOLUTION is an exterior folding scissor step. The real comparison is its ground-supported, adjustable design versus a conventional replacement.
  • Revolution is the stronger fit when your RV has a compatible exterior step well and you want ground contact, campsite adjustment, and a 2 through 6-step range.
  • A conventional replacement makes sense when you want a direct match, your current system works for you, or your RV's dimensions do not support Revolution.
  • If your RV lacks a compatible exterior step well, review GlowStep REVOLUTION Uprising.
  • Measure bracket width, entry height, and stored clearance before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GlowStep Revolution contact the ground?

Yes. All Terrain Landing Gear contacts the ground, and the landing feet adjust to help accommodate uneven sites.

Does GlowStep Revolution store inside the RV?

No. It folds and stores in the exterior step area rather than inside the RV doorway. If your factory step installs inside the doorway, consider the GlowStep Revolution Uprising as a step upgrade.

Can GlowStep Revolution replace my factory folding steps?

It can when your RV has a compatible exterior step well, mounting width, entry height, and stored clearance. Confirm measurements against the current chart.

What RVs fit GlowStep Revolution?

RVs with a compatible exterior step well and mounting width. The A800X family fits 27.5 inches between factory brackets, and the A810X family fits approximately 25 to 25.5 inches.

When should I choose Uprising instead?

When your RV lacks a compatible exterior step well or you specifically want a doorway-mounted step.

How do I measure for GlowStep Revolution?

Measure the width between factory mounting brackets, the entry height from the top of the step opening to the ground with the RV level, and the stored-step clearance. Follow the current Step Measurement Guide.

Find the Right Step for Your RV

Measure your bracket width, entry height, and stored clearance, then compare them with the GlowStep REVOLUTION chart on Torklift.com. Not sure whether Revolution, Uprising, or another approach fits your RV? Call Torklift technical support at 1-800-246-8132 with your measurements and a few photos of your step area.