Two steps instead of one?

[ammobob]

Ok finally got the main part bent and fitted up to the step. Still need to weld on the gussets to support the bottom step.

ran into 1 problem with my design. The channel I planned to install at the mid to back point of the top step (to keep the back edge of the attached top step from folding back down, interferes with installation. I need to figure out another attachment method but not sure where I will go from here.





Will post some additional photos once I make sure my 235 lbs will work on it.

[charliem]

[font size="3"]Looks really nice, Bob. I hope you're making level III production drawings with 0.001" dimensions and bending radii for the rest of us.    O_o
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[ammobob]

[font size="3"]Looks really nice, Bob. I hope you're making level III production drawings with 0.001" dimensions and bending radii for the rest of us.    O_o
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Don't hold you breath. You saw the best of my drawing earlier. I did work out the bend radius for 1/4 plate aluminum but my guys came back and told me that we only had 10 gauge aluminum diamond plate. Told them to hold my hard dimensions and let the bottom leg be whatever it came out to be. Let's see if the thing even works   

[ammobob]

Parts are welded on now so I'll do the 235 lbs test this evening when I get home and let you know how it went.

Still need to work out how I am going to keep the back edge supported so the top step doesn't tip towards the camper. Have another channel so will try sliding it in and see if it stays in place if not wing nuts and bolts.

[shovelhead]

Looking good!  Above my pay grade to complete.

[ammobob]

OK finished this past weekend and it works fine even under my 235 lbs. I do wish I had built it out of slightly thicker aluminum like 3/16" or 1/4" diamond plate as it flexes slightly for me. You will see that I put our step stool flat under the front side just because I could. It helps with me. works great for wife who had a TKR on one side and plate and screws in other knee. Granddaughter thinks it's great for her to get in and out and our Corgies can now get in and out without me having to lift them.

resolved the back bracing issue with a couple of holes and wing nuts. A little extra work to set-up (a couple of minutes) but secure. Our next camping trip is to an unlevel site (been there before) so will have a chance to test it in the field.

[djsamuel]

That really looks great!

[mjhall]

Has anyone modified or replaced the steps on 21 BHS so that the first step out of the camper is around 7-8 inch drop? I was looking at Torklift aluminum 3 step as it might fit? http://www.torklift.com/index.php/products/steps-handrails/glowstep

My other thought is to cut off the Bottom short leg of L bracket, then bolt in new bracket to move a set of steps closer to the floor, reducing the first step drop. Then install a 3 step fold away step.  

[ammobob]

OK the step works fine. This is the most unlevel site we have had and with the addition of the adjustable step we already owned it is working great. 3 easy steps into the camper. Still a little give with my 235 but wife, granddaughter and dogs have no problem with the steps. Easier for me if I stay on the outer edge so they is less flex from my weight. If this thing was 3/16" or 1/4" diamond plate it would be perfect.

[shovelhead]

You guys are amazing.  I'm all thumbs.....

[ammobob]

Made my final modification. Now I have 5" of adjustability to the ground and no flexing at all under my 240 lbs.

[whoofit]

Nice work, Ammobob!

[daplumbr]

Very classy. If it's slippery for the dogs, a couple strips of 3M anti slip tape would help? 

[ammobob]

[quote source="/post/16107/thread" author="@sandroad" timestamp="1445154784"]Very classy. If it's slippery for the dogs, a couple strips of 3M anti slip tape would help? [/quote]Agree. They don't care for it right now so will take your advice and add some.

[daplumbr]

And note that my first thought was for the dogs, not the people.  (rofl)