@Todgru. Many thanks for your response and experience. I think I'll do the same as you, and use the existing handle holes to bolt all the way through to the inside with as large a backing washer as will fit the space.
@Nikonron. I really like your swing out bumper and was really close to going that route, but backed off because of the weight and changes I'd have to make to my suspension. Thanks for confirming that these steps are bolted through to the inside. Do they go through a frame member?
I can access the upper right step by cutting an access hole in the propane tank followed by a patch. The lower right step, however, appears to land between the interior cabinets and propane tank box. Taking out the cabinets would be a pretty major deal. But, I'd really like to remove the step.
I can always design the bracket to clear the steps, but would prefer a cleaner install that gets the box and Rotopax as close to the frame as possible. I can also add a piece to the bracket that would allow it to also be attached underneath the camper wing below the propane box like many others have done. Is that necessary?
I'm assuming I'm not the only guy who'd like to remove a step to install a fuel can bracket.
Does anyone have any experience with removing that particular step (upper right) on a recent Fleet?
Also, readers, let me know if I should move my issues to a separate thread. I was planning to write this up once installed in about 6 weeks.
Edited by Redfish, 13 February 2018 - 01:26 AM.
