Two steps instead of one?

[fasteddieb]

The single step on our 21BHS seems less than ideal.

Has anyone converted to a two-step model?

I'm thinking something like this might work...

https://www.americanrvcompany.com/assets/images/StrombergCarlson/SM-24-20.pdf

Any thoughts?

[kycamper]

I brought this up in another thread. The problem is the distance from the floor to the top step. I searched the internet, but cant't find one that will allow a 7" +/_ drop .

Let me know if you are successful. Happy Trails...!

[lanell]

[p]I  just noticed there is a manufacturers sticker on our 16db step , it says Flexco Products , Elkhart Indiana . And when I looked up there site I found our single step also they make a double step in the same size (20" )[/p][p]
[/p][p]Heres the link             [a href="http://www.flexcoproducts.com/products/double-20-rv-step"]http://www.flexcoproducts.com/products/double-20-rv-step[/a][/p][p]
[/p][p][span]    [/span]Len[/p]

[geo92128]

I will give these guys a call on Monday as this seems to be a step made to solve this problem. It is less than $100.00, probably more with freight,but it eliminates the need for the step stool we occasionally use now. The aluminum step is out of site price wise and is also three steps not needed.

[fasteddieb]

That may be the ticket.

Let me know what they say.

Thanks.

[silly122]

VERY interested in this option if it works... so is my 4'11" wife

Posted using my powerful BlackBerry Z30 and probably from my 21BHS

[peislander]

Here's an >> [a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Double+20%22+RV+Step"]Amazon Link[/a] << to a search for "Double 20" RV Step". It shows several options and if you have Amazon Prime the shipping could be free.

[shovelhead]

eTrailer sells the Flexco for $89. Spend another $10 and get free shipping ($99)


https://www.etrailer.com/p-SMFP-2120.html

[ammobob]

I did notice on their website that the width and bolt pattern dimensions are different between the single and double steps. It will be interesting to see what mounting mods we will have to do to make these steps work. Guess it's up to the first brave soul to order a set and install them. I am up for it but don't even have my camper yet. It will be a great mod for all us old timers with failing extremities if we can figure it out. Plus we have 2 Corgies with stubby legs. Had to help them in and out of our 16DB so the extra step would keep me from having to pick them up and throw them in the camper.

[tincan]

The problem with any step that I have looked at is the mounting.  On the 21 RBS the step mounts SOOO far below the floor all double steps will have the same extra large first step down when leaving the trailer.  It is a function of how LL mounts the step in the first place. The mount is short, distance from the frame to the out side of the trailer is short, and it sticks down below the outside edge of the trailer.  

I would caution anyone to make good measurements prior to making a purchase.

[charliem]

[quote source="/post/11826/thread" timestamp="1433158503" author="@tincan"]The problem with any step that I have looked at is the mounting.  On the 21 RBS the step mounts SOOO far below the floor all double steps will have the same extra large first step down when leaving the trailer.  It is a function of how LL mounts the step in the first place. The mount is short, distance from the frame to the out side of the trailer is short, and it sticks down below the outside edge of the trailer.  

I would caution anyone to make good measurements prior to making a purchase.[/quote][font size="3"]Tincan,

This is one of those rare instances when EEs and MEs can agree. I did tons of research, looking at all manufacturers I could find including all those around Elkhart, and came to the same conclusion. The first step is the problem. You would really need some way for the first step to rise upon deployment. We prefer the simple two step folding aluminum step ladder. It's always stable and doesn't impart any motion (bounce) to the trailer when my 200+ pounds hit that first step going down. Believe it or not that's what my wife complained about most. I'm the first to awake in the morning and the imparted motion of the trailer when I stepped outside woke her up. Who was it that could feel a single pea under a stack of mattresses?
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[whoofit]

Wonder why the top step can't be padded up a couple inches?

[charliem]

[quote source="/post/11829/thread" timestamp="1433162550" author="@whoofit"]Wonder why the top step can't be padded up a couple inches?[/quote][font size="3"]It could, but then you'd have to pad the lower step or it gets too big. Another limit is how that padding folds into the stowed position. And at some point you have to apply to Klugetronics for their approval   Not a simple problem, but we welcome all ideas.
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[whoofit]

[p] Alright, all ideas, how about this one? With all the knee replacements going around, why not ask the Doc to build-in the padding on one knee. Then it would be a simple matter of approach with the leading foot?

You DID say all ideas... [/p][p]
[/p][p]Seriously though, thanks.[/p]

[charliem]

[quote source="/post/11834/thread" timestamp="1433168137" author="@whoofit"][p] Alright, all ideas, how about this one? With all the knee replacements going around, why not ask the Doc to build-in the padding on one knee. Then it would be a simple matter of approach with the leading foot?

You DID say all ideas... [/p][p]
[/p][p]Seriously though, thanks.[/p][/quote][font size="3"]Yes, you may be on to something. With my new knees I'm getting the GPS option and micromotors. All runs on a pair of Lithium AAs. Maybe with a little programming I could just levitate into the camper. I don't need no stinkin' steps..........[/font]