offroad van steps
Submitted: Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 18:30
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white pointer
hello.
just wondering what other offroad van owners use to make entry/exit easier.
we have a plastic step about 210mm high but it is still a bit of a stretch to get
aboard.thanks
regs.
phil
Reply By: Motherhen - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 19:12
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 19:12
Hi Phil
Our steps do tax my knees a little, but the slide in fold up steps do the job without any other stools or steps needed. As ours are front side of the wheels, they do not get damaged on the really steep dips as has happened in some of the longer vans with steps behind the axles. For that reason, some have opted for removable steps. I have a small step ladder for the F250 though :O (
Well, it is easier for getting in and out of the back when camping out)
Motherhen
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Follow Up By: white pointer - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 20:37
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 20:37
thanks for the reply, after bending the pull out step twice on unsighted rocks i was hoping to purchase removable steps but may have to fabricate something myself.
regs. phil
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Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 19:48
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 19:48
Hi Phil. We also have the plastic one of the same height,and have the same problem, I think the brand is Fiamma. I saw a metal one today at the
Sydney show,it was 180mm high and had a U shaped metal leg each end that folded under and made a flat package. Looked quite good but I was in a hurry so left it. I think the vendor was Amazon but didn't get a price either. Cheers,Bob
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Follow Up By: white pointer - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 20:39
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 20:39
thanks toyocrusa i will
check it out
regs. phil
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Follow Up By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 06:56
Monday, May 09, 2011 at 06:56
Pretty sure it was the same as this one.
Step
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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 20:46
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 20:46
Try one of these, the long scissor type work
well.
Steps
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Follow Up By: white pointer - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 21:26
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 21:26
thanks for that some good ideas there
regs. phil
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Reply By: gonebush SA - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 23:12
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 23:12
hi we had the same problem but looking around a caravan park found a solution, an aerobic step, they are strong, very stable and wider than those fold out type of step and can be adjusted to different heights and are cheap as long as you don't get them from sports stores as they are a lot dearer there, K Mart, Big W, and ebay have them.
Chris
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Follow Up By: white pointer - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 00:17
Monday, May 09, 2011 at 00:17
thanks for that good idea. i also need to shed a few kgs.
regs. phil
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Follow Up By: Baz&Pud (Tassie) - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 09:40
Monday, May 09, 2011 at 09:40
Have you thought of screwing a small piece of timber to each corner of the fiamma step to adjust the height.
Baz
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Follow Up By: white pointer - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 18:03
Monday, May 09, 2011 at 18:03
baz&pud yes i did think of that but it would require a rather thick piece of timber.
thanks for reply regs. phil
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Reply By: Member - Niss42 - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 09:45
Monday, May 09, 2011 at 09:45
G'day white pointer, I have attached some photos of the step I built which stores inside the van door in the step well. It also has storage for ropes and pegs for awning, de-flappers, clothes line etc, and boots.
Works well for us.
Regards
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Follow Up By: white pointer - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 17:54
Monday, May 09, 2011 at 17:54
thanks barry i might have a go at something like this. good idea using it for a bit of extra storage
regs.
phil
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