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bpope212
Explorer
Sep 23, 2013

automatic steps

We have a Class C 2008 Jayco Greyhawk 31SS. One of our family members has great difficulty in navagating the steps into the unit.
There are two automatic steps that come out when you open the door. The step from the top automatic step onto the first step into the unit is very steep. Does anyone have a solution to this problem?
Class C
  • hilldude's avatar
    hilldude
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    I made boxes that stack,all steps need to be same height.The one on the step needs not to interfere with the step retracting.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    don't know what codes apply to RVs but my one and only pull out step is 7 1/2 inches below first step inside. of course from one step to ground is 11 inches.
    bumpy
  • admiral0647's avatar
    admiral0647
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    Bumpyroad wrote:
    admiral0647 wrote:
    bpope212 wrote:

    but "this distance" appears to me to be exactly the same as from the bottom step up to the next step?
    haven't measured any steps but I would "guess" that that is pretty much the case for most step installations?
    bumpy


    Bumpy:

    Step height, also called the "riser" is governed in buildings by "code":
    National Housing Code wrote:
    R311.5.3.1 Riser height.
    The maximum riser height shall be 7¾ inches (196 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).


    This height is also determined by common usage, another words, what people are used to. My reference photo above was taken of my coach, not the OP's.

    The OP might also consider one of these to assist getting in and out of the coach:


    Available from many sources, including Fold away Grab Handle for RV's
  • snowdance's avatar
    snowdance
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    A friend went thru this. I noticed his wife had no problem getting into the passenger seat with places to hold on to ect.. I ask if she could get from the passenger seat to the back of the rig with little problem. She could. While its not quite as fast she now gets in and out of the rig that way.. Just a thought...
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    admiral0647 wrote:
    bpope212 wrote:
    The step from the top automatic step onto the first step into the unit is very steep.

    I believe from the quote the problem is the distance from the top automatic step to the bottom fixed rv step which is also the door threshold, like this:


    If this is the case adding more steps below the threshold at the top of the auto step won't help. Changing this distance would require cutting and remounting the auto steps under the door.

    Instead you might consider turning off the auto steps and using a box like pictured below, built to your specs.



    but "this distance" appears to me to be exactly the same as from the bottom step up to the next step?
    haven't measured any steps but I would "guess" that that is pretty much the case for most step installations?
    bumpy
  • admiral0647's avatar
    admiral0647
    Explorer
    Sep 23, 2013
    bpope212 wrote:
    The step from the top automatic step onto the first step into the unit is very steep.

    I believe from the quote the problem is the distance from the top automatic step to the bottom fixed rv step which is also the door threshold, like this:


    If this is the case adding more steps below the threshold at the top of the auto step won't help. Changing this distance would require cutting and remounting the auto steps under the door.

    Instead you might consider turning off the auto steps and using a box like pictured below, built to your specs.

  • tatest's avatar
    tatest
    Explorer II
    Sep 23, 2013
    One of our club members built a ramp into his TT when his wife could no longer handle the step heights. Detachable, about 7 feet long to store under the RV.

    Your C is quite a bit higher than a TT at the door, might need 12-16 feet of ramp, but might store between bumper and rear axle on a long overhang C.

    Next stage of help would be a swing-out hoist lifting a chair. There has to be a source, RV makers put them on as options.
  • DaHose's avatar
    DaHose
    Explorer
    Sep 23, 2013
    Agree with changing out to a three step unit. They come in different heights.

    Jose

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