electric steps for easy entry to 4wd?
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 14:13
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Member - Sharyn M (VIC)
Does anyone know of a distributor or manufacturer of eletric steps, usually for easy entry into a caravan or winnebago type camper for people with disabitilies?
Have a family member whose wife is finding it difficult to climb into their Nissan Patrol and would dearly love to purchase a set of steps to modify or have purpose built. If any one can help it would be appreciated.
Thanks
Sharyn
Reply By: phillowe - Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 14:55
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 14:55
Hi Sharyn,
You might want to have a look at these?
Single Step Site Link
Double Step Site Link
And there is also a range of manual steps if the budget does not extend to the electric ones Site Link
All the best
Phil
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Follow Up By: Member - Sharyn M (VIC) - Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 16:54
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 16:54
Hello Phil,
Thanks so much for the information, it's just what he was after and he will be so pleased to have the information.
Regards, Sharyn :)
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Follow Up By: phillowe - Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 17:03
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 17:03
No worries Sharyn,
Glad I could be of help!!!!
Phil
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 18:24
Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 18:24
Think I can give a good refernce for you to an engineering workshop to fit them up too Sharyn
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Reply By: Member - Mike DID - Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 17:29
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 17:29
I've also seen a small folding step attached to the Rear Bumper of a Discovery - it may be a LandRover part (and very expensive ???)
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Follow Up By: Member - Sharyn M (VIC) - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 13:35
Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 13:35
Hi Mike,
Thanks for your input. After checking out Phil's site link (above) I did indeed see that they can be expensive, but what price do you put on mobility and seeing our great country?
Regards, Sharyn.
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Reply By: Ray Bates - Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 17:58
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 17:58
I made a set of double steps to make life easier for my dog (she has arthritis and is getting on) so she can get into the back of my L/C. They work very
well and double up when I want to erect my caravan annex. The are made out of wood and braced very
well. They cost about $15.00 for materials and a bit of ingenuity
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Follow Up By: Member - Sharyn M (VIC) - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 13:40
Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 13:40
Hello Ray,
Thanks for your advice. The family member I mentioned has tried a variety of DIY, but as he and his wife are getting on in life he tends to forget to pick the step up and drive off without it, hence the request for something motorised that will open and close with the door.
Regards, Sharyn.
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Reply By: dieseltojo - Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 19:30
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 19:30
This company called Maytow Makes or sells caravan steps 12 volt opperated.
Regards Paul Klat
www.maytow.com/omni.htm
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Follow Up By: Member - Sharyn M (VIC) - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 13:44
Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 13:44
G' day Paul,
Had a look at the website and this adds choice from Phil's option too! Thanks for the information and will pass on to the family member.
Regards, Sharyn.
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Reply By: Member - Andy C (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 21:14
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2006 at 21:14
Okka Trucks have a pneumatic (sp?) step that folds down when the door is opened and folds up when the door closes.
Just thought I'd throw that one in!
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Follow Up By: Member - Sharyn M (VIC) - Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 13:46
Wednesday, Aug 02, 2006 at 13:46
Thankyou Andy !
Sharyn
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