Lippert Solid Step Storage Box Installation & Review + RV Step Removal

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.

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?
Check out my previous video here:

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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[craigjoachim]

Great video, Chris! It's really interesting to see how you managed to re-use the step mounting hardware.

[danmcdonald]

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.

[myThing]

Great review has my choice to purchase easier.

[jasal]

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

[danbakke]

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?

[tonyesposito]

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,

[wgle]

Figured you would mount the Moride Steps on the garage entry door.

[matthubbard]

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.

[QueenChatty]

Love your content and the delivery is fun to watch, Keep them coming! New sub here,

[waltluihn]

Great job on the video looking forward to more in the future. i wouldn't drill in my frame rail either

[louf]

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.

[Eddiesin]

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 👍🏼

[MusicmanDavid]

Okay, when you twerked holding on to the box, I almost dropped my phone.😂😂😂

[joekoenig]

Have you had any problems with door clearance on the solid steps you installed in your previous video? Enjoyed this video… thanks!

[Rogue-Drone]

You still put the mounting bracket on the back? Then what was the point of all the other stuff. What a joke.