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Title: Steps
Post by: cayla13 on October 11, 2015, 09:58:01 PM

Just wondering if anyone had seen anything like these in Australia? My knees are stuffed, so getting up and down a little ladder to get in to bed isn't really working for me anymore and these look like a good alternative.
They fold flat as well which is very appealing as space is limited in the camper trailer.

cheers

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: speewa158 on October 12, 2015, 06:40:11 AM

Google it  :cheers:

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: plusnq on October 12, 2015, 07:28:32 AM

Nothing in Australia that I have seen.

The steps are

https://www.etrailer.com/Enclosed-Trailer-Parts/Stromberg-Carlson/EHS-102-R.html (https://www.etrailer.com/Enclosed-Trailer-Parts/Stromberg-Carlson/EHS-102-R.html)

But the postage will be a killer

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: xcvator on October 12, 2015, 07:33:49 AM

You could buy this  :D steps are built in  :cup:
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=45000.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=45000.0)
 

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: #jonesy on October 12, 2015, 08:23:47 AM

Try an OHS supplier.

We had a similar step ladder to this at work, but 2 step.  It is solid and has a fairly wide step
http://www.ergoport.com.au/collections/ohs/products/step-ladder-3-step (http://www.ergoport.com.au/collections/ohs/products/step-ladder-3-step)

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: #jonesy on October 12, 2015, 08:26:42 AM

Quote from: cayla13 on October 11, 2015, 09:58:01 PM

They fold flat as well which is very appealing as space is limited in the camper trailer.

I had a look at your link and it looks they are a flat pack, and not a folding step.  Might get away with a handful of wing nuts.

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: briann532 on October 12, 2015, 02:41:56 PM

depending on how high you need to go.......

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Compact-Aluminium-Double-Folding-Caravan-Step-Camper-Trailer-Motorhome-RV-/201162395555?hash=item2ed6368fa3 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Compact-Aluminium-Double-Folding-Caravan-Step-Camper-Trailer-Motorhome-RV-/201162395555?hash=item2ed6368fa3)

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: denidoug on October 12, 2015, 03:45:11 PM

I have the same problem with knees,45 years of steel roofing has taken its toll I made a set of these,they lock into a flat aluminium bar under the mattress,very stable and good seat for pulling the boots on,an aluminium fabricator could knock one up don't know about cost though I would be about $150 + postage,postage would be high I would thinkIMG]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/11/7239a467e91466ef44bd3a03dcc496ab.jpg[/IMG](http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/11/446281cf3e62332dbd25e20007f09784.jpg)

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: plusnq on October 12, 2015, 03:48:07 PM

Nice work!

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: GregP on October 12, 2015, 10:26:06 PM

Made something similar with 25mm square tube and 7mm ply.  Cost less then $50.  Steps have a rise of 190mm and a tread depth of 300mm.  3 steps up to a platform to get into bed.  Very easy to get in and out of bed.                             
GregP

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: Goose on October 13, 2015, 08:26:08 AM

Quote from: GregP on October 12, 2015, 10:26:06 PM

Made something similar with 25mm square tube and 7mm ply.  Cost less then $50.  Steps have a rise of 190mm and a tread depth of 300mm.  3 steps up to a platform to get into bed.  Very easy to get in and out of bed.                             
GregP

Have you got some pictures of what you built?

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: GregP on October 13, 2015, 09:44:26 AM

I will get some in the next couple of  days when I get the chance to get them out.
GregP

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: Bird on October 13, 2015, 09:54:07 AM

some here made of diamonds..
http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=14234 (http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=14234)
(http://caravansplus.com.au/images_tiff/2014/SX-stp6bm.jpg)

If you have room, my trailer has a set of these built into it.. bottom step folds onto next step, then the whole thing slides out of sight.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MjIyWDMyNg==/z/9jAAAOSwEK9T19q2/$_1.JPG)

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: Bird on October 13, 2015, 10:10:57 AM

http://www.hsw.com.au/?product&id_prod=1288&id_cat=&id_dept=#.VhxMaE3sm9I (http://www.hsw.com.au/?product&id_prod=1288&id_cat=&id_dept=#.VhxMaE3sm9I)


http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/econo-porch-3-step/37120 (http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/econo-porch-3-step/37120)
http://www.campingworld.com/help/#shippingpolicy (http://www.campingworld.com/help/#shippingpolicy)

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: GregP on October 13, 2015, 10:48:39 PM

The platform is multi use as a table for games etc.  Step rise is actually 150mm. Each packs to about 50mm and weigh about 10kg each.
Cheers
GregP

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: cayla13 on October 14, 2015, 09:06:40 PM

Thanks for all the options guys, they all look fantastic - Greg that is exactly what I am after. Going to hunt someone down to do something similar!!!

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: dales133 on October 14, 2015, 09:11:53 PM

Good stuff greg thats how to slove a problem!
What a space saving practicle solution,not to mention the price of comercial steps.
Still not sure where my solution lies yet but i need external steps outside both sides

Title: Re: Steps
Post by: Jason78 on October 14, 2015, 09:28:20 PM

http://www.roadtechmarine.com.au/Caravan/Caravan-Accessories/Caravan-Steps/Glow-Camper-Step-%284-Steps%29/p/RVI212 (http://www.roadtechmarine.com.au/Caravan/Caravan-Accessories/Caravan-Steps/Glow-Camper-Step-%284-Steps%29/p/RVI212)


I have these I'm my CT, collapses and Fold right away. Have then steep and stretch them out as far as they can go.