Steps again
#11
Posted 29 September 2011 - 03:21 PM
In truth I find that entering/exiting the camper is one of the sketchier moves. I'm pretty nimble, but can see how it would be easy to biff pretty hard while carrying something like a beer in one hand. After thirty years in construction I'm kind of a safety nut, so prefer to have something that's doesn't require lot's of attention to stay safe.
The cool part of our set up is that the ladder folds flat and I've got it mounted to the fold-out rungs while traveling. Throwing the ladder inside, like the PO did didn't work for us. Too easy to wipe out the dog (who travels in the camper) or damage the cabinets with a loose ladder inside. We use the three step unit all the time when loading kayaks and such.
You have a 'blank spot' next to the door, so you could opt to do a wall mount ladder during travel. Ours takes about 15 secs to undo one strap and pull the aluminum stop I made to lock it down.
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#12
Posted 29 September 2011 - 04:43 PM
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#13
Posted 29 September 2011 - 07:03 PM
60" Ladder, w/ 1" Hook #7176
Heavy gauge 1" aluminum ladders come fully assembled. Nylon-padded steps give you maximum comfort and padded feet help grip and protect your RV floor. Includes 1" hooks. 1/box.
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#14
Posted 29 September 2011 - 07:18 PM
I dunno why Jay hasn't suggested this 'solution' yet...
I musta skeered him off...
#15
Posted 29 September 2011 - 07:20 PM
Not too shabby of an idea there.[b]RV bunk ladders could work.
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#16
Posted 29 September 2011 - 07:33 PM
#17
Posted 29 September 2011 - 09:11 PM
Pure brillance!!! Thank you Mark. I'm going to use it to get into the overhead bed.Y'know-
I dunno why Jay hasn't suggested this 'solution' yet...
I musta skeered him off...
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#18
Posted 30 September 2011 - 01:38 AM
With a tap of his foot he can swing it down, out and to the right to expose the step for easy access to his bed. Gentley pushing it back up, to the left and inward locks it in place again.
It's kind of small, may have to be installled in an original configuration, and wouldn't be easy to find while backing out of your camper while carrying your dinner, but it's another option.
Editted because I'm a litttle dyslexic and often confuse left and right, as well as east and west. Don't trust my directions!
#19
Posted 09 October 2011 - 08:00 PM
#20
Posted 09 October 2011 - 08:51 PM
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