My homemade rear "porch" and steps

[divebobber]

Just thought I'd share my rear porch/steps/hitch extension combo that I welded together with my little handy dandy Lincoln 110 wire feed welder. I looked and looked online to try to find something already manufactured to no avail. This allows me to tow my motorcycle or small boat trailer and still use the steps. It's nice to have them descend right next to the ladder so it can be used as a Joe McGee handrail. The hinges are weld-on with zerk fittings for grease. The lowest step is only a few inches off the ground when everything is flat and level but often come in handy when the ground behind is lower than usual.

[divebobber]

gbopp wrote:
Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

Just curious, how much does it weigh?

I just weighed them. They weigh 78 pounds without the hitch. 97 with it. That is the only problem I have with them. I would love to know how to TIG weld aluminum!

[penguin747]

Excellent mod

[AllegroD]

Very nice work.

[tuna_fisher]

Great idea for when towing. Sometimes that having to jack knife your rig to use steps is a problem.

[sharkman]

I really like that, good job, thanks for sharing.

[divebobber]

Golden_HVAC wrote:
Great work. I was thinking 'what if some kid closed the steps while you are sleeping?' But I guess that the door opens, and will be OK.

Hopefully getting out on the drivers side will not be a problem in most locations.

Have fun camping!

Fred.

Yeah, I got lucky on the door opening. Wasn't part of the plan. It's also cool in that I can just hop up there if I need to without swinging the steps down. The wife appreciates the ease of lowering them when she doesn't feel like "hopping" up there.

[divebobber]

gbopp wrote:
Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

Just curious, how much does it weigh?

I haven't weighed it but my guess would be 60-75 pounds. I'll weigh it and let you know.

[Golden_HVAC]

Great work. I was thinking 'what if some kid closed the steps while you are sleeping?' But I guess that the door opens, and will be OK.

Hopefully getting out on the drivers side will not be a problem in most locations.

Have fun camping!

Fred.

[BarneyS]

Welcome to the forum! 🙂 Hope you continue to post and get a lot of enjoyment out of your participation.

Very cool! :C Thanks for sharing your idea and work.
Barney:)
p.s. Good job on the pictures too. I appreciate that! 🙂

[noteven]

Very nice design.

Thank you for posting.

[gbopp]

Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

Just curious, how much does it weigh?

[Mr_Bojangles]

Wow....!
You're the man Divebobber. Thank you for sharing.

Most "inventive progress" is an improvement or change in someone else's vision, so...., maybe this posting will allow someone else to envision another approach to making "Truck Camping" enjoyable if it's possible.

An act (building your stand) hard to surpass.....