The Auto-Sleeper Motorhome Owners Forum (ASOF)
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

+2
jennyandpeter
Dbvwt
6 posters

Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Dbvwt Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:40 pm

I have one of those cheap folding plastic steps from my VW days but want something a bit more substantial but at the same time compact.
What do you PVC owners use?
Dbvwt
Dbvwt
Member
Member

Male

Posts : 3205
Joined : 2018-10-04
Location : Aylesbury
Auto-Sleeper Model : Symbol
Vehicle Year : 2018

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by jennyandpeter Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:44 pm

You can step on the bumper, we have never needed a step.
jennyandpeter
jennyandpeter
Member
Member

Male

Posts : 770
Joined : 2013-03-06
Member Age : 63
Location : milton keynes
Auto-Sleeper Model : Warwick duo
Vehicle Year : 2010

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Dbvwt Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:36 pm

jennyandpeter wrote:You can step on the bumper, we have never needed a step.

Sorry, I should have been a bit more clear with my question.

With a PVC that fully opens up at the back then I completely agree that stepping on the bumper would be fine. 
I have a Symbol and tend to open just one door to exit/enter if I need to exit at the back. Using the bumper as a step means you have to grab hold of something inside and that is going to cause damage eventually hence the step question.
Dbvwt
Dbvwt
Member
Member

Male

Posts : 3205
Joined : 2018-10-04
Location : Aylesbury
Auto-Sleeper Model : Symbol
Vehicle Year : 2018

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Guest Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:41 pm

We have a wjde step as part of the towbar, the towball bolts secure both.
Really miss it when we remove both for ferries.
Know this doesn't help if you don't have a towbar though!
Anonymous
Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Dbvwt Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:21 pm

Thanks Ian but no towbar I’m afraid
Dbvwt
Dbvwt
Member
Member

Male

Posts : 3205
Joined : 2018-10-04
Location : Aylesbury
Auto-Sleeper Model : Symbol
Vehicle Year : 2018

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Bev Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:14 pm

We have a small van too- we bought a metal folding step from Brownhills £20 - very pleased with it.
Bev
Bev
Member
Member

Female

Posts : 129
Joined : 2014-07-13
Member Age : 68
Location : East
Auto-Sleeper Model : None
Vehicle Year : N/a

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Dbvwt Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:47 pm

Bev wrote:We have a small van too- we bought a metal folding step from Brownhills £20 - very pleased with it.

Just the sort of money I’m looking to spend. Don’t suppose you have a picture/link?
There are plenty of folding steps out there but most have dubious reviews hence the question on here from people with experience of one.


Last edited by Dbvwt on Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:48 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : edit)
Dbvwt
Dbvwt
Member
Member

Male

Posts : 3205
Joined : 2018-10-04
Location : Aylesbury
Auto-Sleeper Model : Symbol
Vehicle Year : 2018

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Heanorboy Thu Apr 04, 2019 10:05 pm

I have one of these very strong and solid in operation.
Many Caravan/Motorhome dealers carry them or you can pick one up at any of the motorhome shows
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] wave 
David

_________________
May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, the foresight to know where you are going, and the insight to know when you have gone too far
Heanorboy
Heanorboy
Donator
Donator

Male

Posts : 887
Joined : 2016-01-31
Member Age : 75
Location : North Somerset
Auto-Sleeper Model : Ex 2012 Dorset W
Vehicle Year : 2015

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Dbvwt Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:00 am

Looks good, thanks Heanorboy
Dbvwt
Dbvwt
Member
Member

Male

Posts : 3205
Joined : 2018-10-04
Location : Aylesbury
Auto-Sleeper Model : Symbol
Vehicle Year : 2018

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Bad Penny Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:30 am

Fiamma provide a robust step which you can peg down to stop movement. Not foldable but quite light. Can be bought on Amazon or ebay, not expensive.
Bad Penny
Bad Penny
Donator
Donator

Male

Posts : 1657
Joined : 2013-11-14
Member Age : 79
Location : South west Wales coast
Auto-Sleeper Model : Ex Broadway owner
Vehicle Year : 2014 mod

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Bev Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:45 pm

Hi
Yes the one that Heanorboy has given the link to is the one we have.
Very very pleased with it.
Makes a useful footstool outdoors too.
I have just checked Brownhills (Newark) website and it is still £19.99 there. Im amazed as we often find things from there are expensive!
Still, they do a nice free coffee in the showroom and it makes a good stopping point up/ down the A1....
Bev
Bev
Member
Member

Female

Posts : 129
Joined : 2014-07-13
Member Age : 68
Location : East
Auto-Sleeper Model : None
Vehicle Year : N/a

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Lorfal Fri Apr 05, 2019 6:39 pm

We have a little folding plastic one too.....does the job for us. Actually need it to get the ‘olds’ in and out of passenger seat sometimes
Lorfal
Lorfal
Donator
Donator

Female

Posts : 622
Joined : 2017-11-03
Location : Highland Perthshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Fairford
Vehicle Year : 2017

Back to top Go down

Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC Empty Re: Compact step recommendations for rear of PVC

Post by Dbvwt Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:51 pm

Just thought I would post my purchase.
I was very tempted by the metal step recommended by Heanorboy and Bev but was a bit worried that I would bash something and cause some damage to the van (we tend to move around and would frequently be chucking the step in the back of the van).
With this in mind I went with a better quality folding plastic step, it locks solidly in place unlike the old cheap one and first impressions are good.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]


Last edited by Dbvwt on Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:09 pm; edited 2 times in total (Reason for editing : Edit)
Dbvwt
Dbvwt
Member
Member

Male

Posts : 3205
Joined : 2018-10-04
Location : Aylesbury
Auto-Sleeper Model : Symbol
Vehicle Year : 2018

Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum