Opinions on folding entrance steps
My TC don't have a rear step bumper, it's a pop up and I've been contemplating a set of fold up steps because it's a PITA to get into and out of with my always present step stool. Anyone have any r...
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Pt. 4:
Over time, from this and that hard use the lower wood frame member going across the back of the camper began to weaken, both from the stiffness of the steps unfolding but also the weight on the weakened attachment bolts, now with 6 holes instead of 4 since the Step-ups and the Glowsteps had completely different spacings. What to do...what to do. I read on here, probably from someone previous to this post, that a sturdy step ladder could be the ticket. Hmm? I had an old 1950's aluminum, two-sided step ladder that was a bit short but would work on a hard surface as the bottoms had virtually no foot pad. Then I cruised the internet for other ladders that might work. It was difficult to get concrete info on almost all ladders of that ilk. So I bought another and cut off the top hoop thinking that might work. BZZZZT! Wrong, camper breath. It was very light but a bit tall. We took it on a trip and had to move it to close the door or screen.
Over time, from this and that hard use the lower wood frame member going across the back of the camper began to weaken, both from the stiffness of the steps unfolding but also the weight on the weakened attachment bolts, now with 6 holes instead of 4 since the Step-ups and the Glowsteps had completely different spacings. What to do...what to do. I read on here, probably from someone previous to this post, that a sturdy step ladder could be the ticket. Hmm? I had an old 1950's aluminum, two-sided step ladder that was a bit short but would work on a hard surface as the bottoms had virtually no foot pad. Then I cruised the internet for other ladders that might work. It was difficult to get concrete info on almost all ladders of that ilk. So I bought another and cut off the top hoop thinking that might work. BZZZZT! Wrong, camper breath. It was very light but a bit tall. We took it on a trip and had to move it to close the door or screen.
