Steps up/down from bed

[GflGdog]

So this last summer while out in the boonies of Central Idaho, my wife woke in the middle of the night needing to hit the bathroom. She slipped while sliding down out of bed, and broke her foot badly. So, I am searching to see what this community of FWC has done to remedy the stretch from the bed to the floor to mitigate injury. Any innovative ideas? Thoughts? Ive looked at folding step stools, but looks like they only area about 12" tall. So I know someone somewhere out there has thought thru this!

 

[RAK4]

We had the same issue with using smaller step stools. For the past few years we’ve been using a HAUL-MASTER 18 In. Step Stool Working Platformhttps://www.harborfreight.com/step-stool-working-platform-66911.html and love it. It’s a little bulky so we keep it in a small zippered bag when on the go.

 

[AWG_Pics]

We had the same issue with using smaller step stools. For the past few years we’ve been using a HAUL-MASTER 18 In. Step Stool Working Platformhttps://www.harborfreight.com/step-stool-working-platform-66911.html and love it. It’s a little bulky so we keep it in a small zippered bag when on the go.

We use the same stool for getting in and out of the camper. Works well. Should work fin in the camper too.

 

[drumwood]

This is what we use on my wife’s side of the bed.

Stromberg Carlson LA-460 60" Bunk Ladder https://a.co/d/87bzhmF

I remember cutting it to be the right length and I believe taking off one step. There are instructions that tell you the ideal angle, so you know where to cut the ladder.

 

[Defulmmt]

We’ve used a 2 foot Werner aluminum step ladder. It’s ok for me but our disabled son has trouble using it to step down. We are switching to this unit with wider steps. https://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Aluminum-Foldable-Anti-Slip-Multi-Use/dp/B08X427ZQM/ref=sr_1_19_sspa?keywords=3%2Bstep%2Bladder&qid=1700062689&sr=8-19-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

 

[ckent323]

Drumwood,

If you wrap carpeting round the steps (secure with velcro or hog rings or something) of the Stromberg Carlson
ladder it makes the steps MUCH friendlier to bare feet..

 

[scappoosebrad]

This is what we use on my wife’s side of the bed.

Stromberg Carlson LA-460 60" Bunk Ladder https://a.co/d/87bzhmF

I remember cutting it to be the right length and I believe taking off one step. There are instructions that tell you the ideal angle, so you know where to cut the ladder.

This is what we use on my wife’s side of the bed.

Stromberg Carlson LA-460 60" Bunk Ladder https://a.co/d/87bzhmF

I remember cutting it to be the right length and I believe taking off one step. There are instructions that tell you the ideal angle, so you know where to cut the ladder.

I definite endorse this ladder...it is a little spendier, but takes the steps right up to the bed level...we have used it now for 3years...2 inserts screw on to the bed frame.. taped a 1" section of foam installation around the mounting hardware at the top to "tighten" the connection with the bed frame hardware...pull the bed out..hook in the top and lower to the floor position...my wife loves it (so I love it and yes there are instructions on how to take a "rung length" out... finally, it stows perfectly along the floor during travel...for us it has been "perfect" to use and stow!

 

[hey_rls]

I recently picked up my new 2023 Hawk shell with the side dinette. I took it out for a four week test run this fall. I used my cooler as the step by placing it between the seat and the sidewall of the camper. It's a Grizzly 40 qt rotomolded cooler which has a flat bottom, some real heft to it so it won't slide and it'll support me as I only weigh 140lbs.

 

[kmcintyre]

I remember a similar thread a few years (or so) ago about this. Not sure if you can find it but there were some great ideas (ladders that slide along the edge of the bed, etc.).