My Folding Porch

[Virgil_Diesel]

[Fisher_Bill]

This, I like the side step idea if you're towing a trailer or boat.
Also I used a super truss under the 1150 to add a basket for the generator and the side step would give easier accessibility.

mkirsch wrote:
I have a similar setup, only narrow to fit between the lights. The purpose of mine is to bridge out over my trailer tongue and turn the steps 90 degrees for a side exit.

If anything a porch is SAFER because it allows you a wide stable place to step out and get your bearings before negotiating the scissor steps to the ground. For anyone of any age.

Plus you may not want to stand on the ground, such as in the case of wet muddy conditions. Sit on the porch under the awning and enjoy the rain, high and dry.

[Photomike]

I always wanted a porch. Not so much to sit on but to have a spot to turn around and to stop on before going down the stairs. To remove wet/dirty footwear. Leave things so they were out of the dirt like packs, and to barbecue so I was not always going up and down the stairs.

A number of years ago someone had one with rails and a mount for their barbecue that was AMAZING but cannot find the link. I wanted to build one so bad but it never happened.

Only issue is that if they stay down when traveling (for smaller ones) you need lights on them and if they fold up cannot block the license plate or any lights.

[Tvov]

AnEv942 wrote:
Sometimes on obscured P/B pics you can right click on them, then select 'view image' and it will open the picture. Doesnt always work, need to use your back button to return to original thread.

That worked, thanks!

And... very cool patio!

[jaycocreek]

Cool idea...How was it attached?

[stevenal]

Use the "Photobucket Hotlink Fix" Chrome extension.

[jimh406]

Good idea about using a folding ramp. There are many different sizes and makes that might also work.

[Kayteg1]

Do "open image in new tab"
But I am afraid Photobucket allows only some number of views before they blur everything.

[ppine]

Ron and I would get along.
My friends are all older people who drink and dance in the dark.
That's why I could never use one of these contraptions.
I put the axe away when people start drinking.
I try to plan ahead because when people get hurt a long way from help it is not funny.

[AnEv942]

Sometimes on obscured P/B pics you can right click on them, then select 'view image' and it will open the picture. Doesnt always work, need to use your back button to return to original thread.

[mkirsch]

Tvov wrote:
For some reason the pictures in the original post are very blurry for me... don't know if it is my laptop or something else.

Can they be reposted somehow?

That's caused by Photobucket. You need to pay to see the images clearly.

[Tvov]

For some reason the pictures in the original post are very blurry for me... don't know if it is my laptop or something else.

Can they be reposted somehow?

[Mote]

That's a nice setup. We're wanting to do something similar but on a smaller scale this spring. The little bumper and step we have now can be challenging to step out onto on a wet morning.

[Kayteg1]

Thanks. Clear link
It is on expensive side, but with my Prime membership on amazon, I often can find open box item for 1/2 price, so saved it for future use.
Actually can think about other use for the folding platform.
This summer plan to take my patio boat to Lake Powell and that might be nice ramp from boat to shore.

[Virgil_Diesel]

Kayteg1 wrote:

Virgil_Diesel where did you get your platform? Looks like commercial liftgate?

Black Widow 94" x 54" Solid Surface Tri-Fold ATV Pickup Truck Ramp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008EMS...