The Lippert Single Tread Lite Power Step is a fast, reliable automatic step engineered for RV entry doors. It extends when you open your door and retracts when you close it -- or automatically when the ignition fires. With anodized aluminum construction, built-in LED lighting, and a 400 lb rated capacity, it is a direct-fit upgrade or replacement for a wide range of Class A, Class C, and fifth-wheel entry applications.
Lippert redesigned the mechanics of the Lite Power Step series to extend and retract more quickly than earlier-generation steps. The result is a step that is already out when you reach the door and already stowed before you pull away from the campsite. Anodized aluminum links and treads resist corrosion, UV fading, and road grime far better than painted steel alternatives.
The 24-inch tread width gives most RV entry doors a comfortable, stable boarding surface. The 8.5-inch tread depth and 8.5-inch rise are sized to match typical OEM step geometry, making this a natural drop-in replacement without requiring floor or frame modifications in most installations.
Safety shut-off diagnostics detect obstructions during travel or retraction cycles, stopping the motor to prevent damage to the step, door, or anything in the path.
Integrated LED lighting illuminates the tread surface for safe boarding after dark -- no fumbling with a flashlight when returning to the rig at night.
The included hold-cycle switch lets you keep the step extended while camped, even if the door is closed -- ideal for frequent in-and-out use at a full hookup site.
Step automatically retracts when vehicle ignition is triggered, eliminating the risk of driving away with the step deployed.
Both the step links and tread surfaces are anodized aluminum. Anodizing penetrates the metal surface rather than sitting on top like paint, so there is no coating to chip or peel. The result is a step that maintains its appearance and structural integrity through repeated road vibration, weather exposure, and UV cycling common to full-time and seasonal RV use.
The anti-slip coated step surface provides sure footing in wet or muddy conditions -- a critical safety detail for entry steps that get used in all weather.
The Lippert Single Tread Lite mounts via a bolt-on bracket system that aligns with standard RV frame step mounting locations. No welding or custom fabrication is required for most applications. The included wiring harness connects to the door switch and a 12V DC power source. The hold-cycle switch mounts inside the RV at a convenient location of your choosing.
The 353542 is designed as both an OEM-style replacement and an aftermarket upgrade for single-step entry door installations on:
Confirm your step bay accepts a 24-inch wide tread and that the mounting hole pattern matches before ordering. Measure your existing step or bay opening width before purchase.