I have a mobility issue due to severe spinal stenosis. Surgery is not an option at the present. We switched from a 5th wheel to a travel trailer to avoid the inside stairs. The spinal issues are now causing me to have issues with the outside stairs. We have done some research and lifts are expensive. Wondering if anyone has any experiecne with a ramp? To get the three ft lift and not be too steep an 8 ft run would prob be needed. This would not have to permanent. Just curious.We have a Jayco Jayflight 33rlds,

I'm not sure this will help you since we have different issues. We bought a steel deck (from Sunrise Decks in Texas) (57 x 57) that when put together has five steps going up to the deck which is level to the RV door. Yes there are more steps but I have them very close to each other which makes it very easy for me to see and not trip going up or down the steps. It's about half or less than half the height of the RV steps spacing so there is no strain. We visited our kids and grandkids in Florida this past winter and our daughter who does have leg and lower back issues found it was great for her to get in and out. You might ask Mark at Sunrise if a ramp would work better for you. Best of luck.

The sunrise ramp above may help. I've seen them at some RV shows so you could try one to see if it helps.There are companies that make aluminum ramps and platforms that breakdown for easy transport. Unfortunately they are about the same cost as a lift.There are up to 10 ft long folding ramps used for loading motorcycles or lawn mowers into pickup that can be adapted but you would need to add a hand rail in some way to provide stability.I would get a prescription from your DR. indicating you need a lift or ramp. Then contact http://www.spinlife.com/To see if they can help you get the cost eliminated or reduced through your health plan/ Medicare

We use a foldable ramp to load & unload our mobility scooters from the van & have seen a couple of campers with ramps for access to their RV's this winter.

We use a modified Burr Handy Lift, but also have a modular ramp that gives my girlfriend a platform to roll her wheelchair onto from the entrance door. Both are visible in one image. Good luck. For the full size image see: Ramp full size

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the_bear_II
Explorer
Apr 21, 2016
The sunrise ramp above may help. I've seen them at some RV shows so you could try one to see if it helps.

There are companies that make aluminum ramps and platforms that breakdown for easy transport. Unfortunately they are about the same cost as a lift.

There are up to 10 ft long folding ramps used for loading motorcycles or lawn mowers into pickup that can be adapted but you would need to add a hand rail in some way to provide stability.

I would get a prescription from your DR. indicating you need a lift or ramp. Then contact http://www.spinlife.com/

To see if they can help you get the cost eliminated or reduced through your health plan/ Medicare
Mr__Camper
Explorer
Apr 21, 2016
I'm not sure this will help you since we have different issues. We bought a steel deck (from Sunrise Decks in Texas) (57 x 57) that when put together has five steps going up to the deck which is level to the RV door. Yes there are more steps but I have them very close to each other which makes it very easy for me to see and not trip going up or down the steps. It's about half or less than half the height of the RV steps spacing so there is no strain. We visited our kids and grandkids in Florida this past winter and our daughter who does have leg and lower back issues found it was great for her to get in and out. You might ask Mark at Sunrise if a ramp would work better for you. Best of luck.
Mr__Camper
Explorer
Apr 21, 2016
Double Post. Sorry

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