Trailer step improvement

We use our trailer as a winter home in Florida and spend about 4 months a year in it. Last season we felt that the fold out steps were a bit unsafe. Even with a support jack under them they would shake when we went up and down and they seemed too steep and narrow. I searched the web for another solution that could be disassembled to pack away when we left. I found one idea that was essentially a series of boxes that stacked.

Since I was building them on site and didn't have access to a good saw to rip the lumber so I couldn't get a consistent step height when the boxes were stacked. So after further thought I came up with this design that has worked perfectly. I used 2x10's as the vertical supports with 2x4 and 2x6 cross members with 1" trex treads. I then tied the vertical sections together with door hinges on each side. When we pull out in the spring all I have to do is pull the pins from the hinges and stow each step away.

This setup gives me 5 steps, counting the step into the trailer, instead of 4. Each step is 7 inches. They are sturdy and you can go up and down without holding to the hand rail when you are bringing in groceries with your arms full. And the dog likes them too. Attached are my plans and a photo of the finished product if you have any interest.

Dennis