Step cover

I would hinge a section of butcherblock 3/4 - 1" thick of the left wall so it could be pulled up and latched while travel.......easy

Thank you all for your comments.

Looks like we have a DIY project!!

Have grandchildren who travel with us and that is who I am worried about with the stair well open.

Thanks all

It's a good idea to cover it. I had initially had DH cut the board to cover it as we had an old dog that was attracted to the steps like metal to a magnet.

He is gone now, and I had stopped using it, but keep it behind the one seat. Last year when we had the GS along on a trip, he woke us up in the middle of the night with a blood curdling scream.... by the time I got out there (he sleeps on the sofa) he was at the door trying to get out. He wasn't really awake. I had a dog gate propped across there that night, and that's all that kept him from falling down the steps.

Then last fall, on a trip, at 3 am a car alarm went off. I got up to see what was going on and I actually missed my footing and fell down in that step-well. Ouch!

Since then, I put the board down at night. Lesson learned.

No standard step opening. So you need a custom DIY.

I can't think of anything except making your own with some wood covered with carpet. Meanwhile I would probably get a big bean bag and stick it in the hole when everyone was in for the night, at least if anyone falls in, it will be a soft landing. I bet the dealer could help you out with some ideas. Good luck.

We got a nice finished board at Lowe's. DH just cut it to fit over the steps. When not in use, we just stand it up behind the seat right inside the door.