Entrance Steps

[cpaharley2008]

I have always used a hacksaw with steel cutting.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I have always used a hacksaw with steel cutting.

Charley with amount that has to be cut , that would take too long and it wouldn't come out because they are long cuts straight . I do have hacksaws but I was looking for electric power . Pat

[Iowa Dave]

Sawzall by Milwaukee to cut, dress with 4 1/2 inch Milwaukee grinder, finish with Nicholson file, Mill bastard cut. Primer and paint.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Charley with amount that has to be cut , that would take too long and it wouldn't come out because they are long cuts straight . I do have hacksaws but I was looking for electric power . Pat

If I can't come up with something I guess I will take it to a welder . The step is kind of important to me and needed . The one on the trailer is not working and causing damage to knee when I exit . Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Sawzall by Milwaukee to cut, dress with 4 1/2 inch Milwaukee grinder, finish with Nicholson file, Mill bastard cut. Primer and paint.

Dave do have a Milwaukee sawzall and metal cutting blades . Have a hand electric grinder and the files and paint . Ok I'll give this a try . Thankyou , Pat

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Dave do have a Milwaukee sawzall and metal cutting blades . Have a hand electric grinder and the files and paint . Ok I'll give this a try . Thankyou , Pat

We cut a lot of steel with the sawzall. Once modified a cast iron fireplace liner to fit a fireplace in a museum house I managed. Go slow, start with a new blade as many teeth per inch as possible and still get the job done. A little cutting oil as you go along would not hurt either. The steps will have to be cleaned up for paint to stick though.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

We cut a lot of steel with the sawzall. Once modified a cast iron fireplace liner to fit a fireplace in a museum house I managed. Go slow, start with a new blade as many teeth per inch as possible and still get the job done. A little cutting oil as you go along would not hurt either. The steps will have to be cleaned up for paint to stick though.

Dave since I have had this trailer getting more comfortable with electrical ,now working with steel . Who knew . Will do changing out the blades and a little cutting oil . Thankyou ! Pat

[Mr.B]

I used a cutoff wheel for my 4 1/2 inch grinder then finished with a flap disk on the same grinder to finish smoothing, after mounting and drilling I removed and painted

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Mr.B

I used a cutoff wheel for my 4 1/2 inch grinder then finished with a flap disk on the same grinder to finish smoothing, after mounting and drilling I removed and painted

Thankyou Mr. B . I now have 2 great solutions and ways to cut the steel ! Pat

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by Mr.B

I used a cutoff wheel for my 4 1/2 inch grinder then finished with a flap disk on the same grinder to finish smoothing, after mounting and drilling I removed and painted

I like those Pferd flap wheels for smoothing up. The had a sale on Pferd abrasives at one of the local tool stores on Thursday. They lured me in with a free pork sandwich and the next thing I knew I was spending money. I worked in a grey Iron foundry out of high school, grinding slag off of Link Belt crane counterweights. Lots of sparks.
Dave

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Mr.B

I used a cutoff wheel for my 4 1/2 inch grinder then finished with a flap disk on the same grinder to finish smoothing, after mounting and drilling I removed and painted

Mr. B finished steps . I used my grinder with a cut off blade and found that worked great . The hardest part was drilling new holes next to the wheel . Painted and added new bolts .Also cut 2 in's on our little step . Now 7 in down from trailer floor . About 6 1/2 from step stool and the ground . Very easy to step in and out . Doesn't"t bother my knee. Thankyou for doing the hard work , figuring out the mod . Pat

[Tin]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Mr. B finished steps . I used my grinder with a cut off blade and found that worked great . The hardest part was drilling new holes next to the wheel . Painted and added new bolts .Also cut 2 in's on our little step . Now 7 in down from trailer floor . About 6 1/2 from step stool and the ground . Very easy to step in and out . Doesn't"t bother my knee. Thankyou for doing the hard work , figuring out the mod . Pat

Wow looks nice Pat great job, kinda like "Bear Steps" 7"x7"x7" steps sure are nice.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Tin

Wow looks nice Pat great job, kinda like "Bear Steps" 7"x7"x7" steps sure are nice.

Tin Thankyou ! Well worth it ! Pat

[float5]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Mr. B finished steps . I used my grinder with a cut off blade and found that worked great . The hardest part was drilling new holes next to the wheel . Painted and added new bolts .Also cut 2 in's on our little step . Now 7 in down from trailer floor . About 6 1/2 from step stool and the ground . Very easy to step in and out . Doesn't"t bother my knee. Thankyou for doing the hard work , figuring out the mod . Pat

Hope this works for you! Looks good.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by float5

Hope this works for you! Looks good.

Morning Cathy ! We are thrilled for this solution , thanks to Mr. B . The step is now almost 4 in higher to the trailer floor . It took us a little while to figure out the drop stepping out of trailer was too much and that was damaging my knee. When I am working on trailer I am going in and out more then I am when camping . Using the extra step and everything is so comfortable going in and out . Very , very happy ! Thankyou for the compliment! Pat

[Greg A]

I’m for anything that helps folks stay out camping longer and being more comfortable. Very good solution to help with your knee Pat and as always good implementation!
A very good friend had a fifth wheel and it was overwhelming as he got older. He traded for a smaller bumper pull and it's allowed him to continue camping for at least three addl years now.
I’m considering modding a small escalator if I can find a 12v model that will just deliver me from the ground to the door. Should keep me out there into my 90’s.

[float5]

Pat, I think you are into something about the steps. I already had a bad knee but it is much worse after having the trailer out the last couple of days. I may end up getting myself a stool or step for a change.

Greg, let me know when you invent that escalator!

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Greg A

I’m for anything that helps folks stay out camping longer and being more comfortable. Very good solution to help with your knee Pat and as always good implementation!
A very good friend had a fifth wheel and it was overwhelming as he got older. He traded for a smaller bumper pull and it's allowed him to continue camping for at least three addl years now.
I’m considering modding a small escalator if I can find a 12v model that will just deliver me from the ground to the door. Should keep me out there into my 90’s.

Hi Greg yes things change as you get older . I wonder now if I could handle a camper like before . It didn't bother me before the trailer but now I don't know . But this solution seems to be good . Good thing my brain still works .About the escalator , have seen that done before camping .Knee is happy now ! Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by float5

Pat, I think you are into something about the steps. I already had a bad knee but it is much worse after having the trailer out the last couple of days. I may end up getting myself a stool or step for a change.

Greg, let me know when you invent that escalator!

Cathy if you can find something to get that step higher that's the ticket . You can see I have the spa step like Kevin did in one of my pictures . That really works too . It is not heavy and it is perfect . You don't need to drill or cut anything . I am still going to use it at home . You just have to carry it with you . I wanted the step on the trailer permanently changed and a little more compact to travel with , but the spa step is a great solution too. Pat

[float5]

Yes, Pat, both of those separate steps you have look good. I can get something like that. Thank you for the photos.