How have you 'improved' your camper
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keeflester
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Re: How have you 'improved' your camper
Not a million miles from my idea, but the real bug is the overal flimsy structure. They bend alarmingly when you climb them. If you laid one at the sort of angle needed to present like a stair the leverage would probably be too much and they would collapse.
2003 Ford Ranger 2.5 TD 109 Supercab, sold to Simon
Tandy Pony, sold
Northstar 750, sold
K33F-built Penthouse Pee Pod, sold to Simon with the Ranger
Built the lozenge for my wee sister, its now finished and in regular use
Now converting a blue Tranny.
Tandy Pony, sold
Northstar 750, sold
K33F-built Penthouse Pee Pod, sold to Simon with the Ranger
Built the lozenge for my wee sister, its now finished and in regular use
Now converting a blue Tranny.
Re: How have you 'improved' your camper
I've seen them slightly worn and they do 'flex' alarmingly I agree.
as you mentioned earlier the tread width would still quite narrow, so if it was an idea I would look at finding something stainless in same profile to form some wider treads, they're a bug bear isn't it steps on campers.
Very much like the American idea of a drop down shelf or (porch) right across the rear of camper, itself a step down from interior, then you might only need a couple further steps down to ground level
as you mentioned earlier the tread width would still quite narrow, so if it was an idea I would look at finding something stainless in same profile to form some wider treads, they're a bug bear isn't it steps on campers.
Very much like the American idea of a drop down shelf or (porch) right across the rear of camper, itself a step down from interior, then you might only need a couple further steps down to ground level
Re: How have you 'improved' your camper
Following Bookends request -
Could you post a picture of how it is attached to the camper please.
Also how do you hold it up in transit?
We attached two steel plates (230mmx60mmx6mm bent into shape & painted) to the existing step mounting.
Then bolted a stainless steel towel rail (Ikea
) to the plates.
Cut holes in the top of the steps and inserted the rail. Secured & removed by two 6mm bolts.
Folded up against the camper door we secure by a bungee attached to the cycle rack mounting points.
The design keeps the treads level at any height. But as Fiona mentioned, it could do with a locking device to prevent the steps from moving.
This is the Mk1 version. Total cost £30.00, 6kg. Alloy steps for the Mk2 version.
Could you post a picture of how it is attached to the camper please.
Also how do you hold it up in transit?
We attached two steel plates (230mmx60mmx6mm bent into shape & painted) to the existing step mounting.
Then bolted a stainless steel towel rail (Ikea
) to the plates. Cut holes in the top of the steps and inserted the rail. Secured & removed by two 6mm bolts.
Folded up against the camper door we secure by a bungee attached to the cycle rack mounting points.
The design keeps the treads level at any height. But as Fiona mentioned, it could do with a locking device to prevent the steps from moving.
This is the Mk1 version. Total cost £30.00, 6kg. Alloy steps for the Mk2 version.
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Re: How have you 'improved' your camper
That's great thanks for the pics 
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Madmountainman
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Re: Better image perhaps
zildjian wrote:
I quite like that, a handy bench to sit out on with your cuppa and a croissant in the morning.
Re: How have you 'improved' your camper
Me i've always liked these as an idea, this one's not too hilbilly and ive looked at camper to see where best it could be attached either as a fixed device or possibly removable
Re: How have you 'improved' your camper
Mosquito/bitey-thing netting for the overcab
(copied from Jan & Martin)
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derestrictor
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Re: How have you 'improved' your camper
good for midges too I expect, those things love me overninght if I'm anywhere near water
Re: How have you 'improved' your camper
Some of those insect candle& burner things work but if its overnight would one burn that long
Rob
