Good afternoon. We have a Silverado 3500HD, duals, 4x4. Kinda a high step up to the running board for Brenda. Not so much for me. Brenda is of short Stature. Well early this summer Brenda was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Stepping up to the running board is bit harder now. I came up with the idea of maybe adding a second step to the running board. 2 steps up into the truck. Any thoughts, help, ideas would be greatly appreciated.

We carry a small folding step in the Jeep for our now older friends. And we use the same folding step for the camper when the first step is more than a single step.You'd have to pick it up after each time she gets in the truck.https://www.campingworld.com/e-z-foldz-folding-step-stool-12quot%3B---black-67053.html

bighatnohorse, thanks for the reply We have used a folding stool like the one you gave the link to I guess we will be using it more often now. Have to put some kind of string, strap on it so Brenda can pick it up when she is in the truck alone. And to be able to lower it to the ground when she wants to get out of the truck.

Not a cheap option, but Amp Powerstep XL's deploy at like 13" lower than the door sill.

#1Flyboy, thanks for the reply. I will check it out.

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MarkTwain
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
Step for wife----
I recommend the aluminum steps as they are stronger and lighter.
MarkTwain
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
AnEv942 wrote:
We also used the EZ step for few years. The 12" height made it much easier for Margaret to get in. The retrieval not so much, I'd just wait for her to get in the pick up the step and store behind my seat. On unlevel ground you need to pay attention, especially getting out...

I might suggest what we finally did, but its not an inexpensive solution. Installed Amp-Research power running boards. When deployed they split the distance and fold out lower than most fixed running boards. Top of step height when out is 12", tread is about 6" wide so very secure. Our door sill is ~28". Standing on step you can almost fall in. Even my 90 year old mom is able to get in.
I installed so saved a bit but to Margaret they are worth every penny.

That Amp research running boards sounds like the best choice
pianotuna
Nomad III
Oct 08, 2021
Watch out on the plastic steps--I had one for about 10 years. One day I stepped on it as usual and 'snap' it broke. Fortunately I did not fall.
woodworker414
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
TxGearhead, thanks for the reply. Right now we use a folding stool. I get out and go around and put the stool on the ground for Brenda. We will figure something out.
woodworker414
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
pianotuna, thanks for the reply. Thanks for the heads up on the age of a plastic stool.
woodworker414
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
MarkTwain, thanks for the reply. So many options.
woodworker414
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
s1214, thanks for the reply. I will look for them. Heck etrailer is only about 70 miles from the house.
woodworker414
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
AnEv942, thanks for the reply. I will have to have a really good look at these steps.
RetiredRealtorR
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
Does she have issues entering/exiting the TC as well?

Not to muddy the waters, but it might be time to consider a different RV option all together. Just a thought.
woodworker414
Explorer
Oct 08, 2021
RetiredRealtorRick, thanks for the reply. No she does not have a issue entering or exiting the tc. The problem is the height of the running board on the truck.

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