We need to get a double step to replace the single plastic one we have. Does anyone have any recommendations for a metal version?
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Double step recommendation
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The Milenco 3131 is more expensive but has the advantage of bars along the base - any with 4 tubular feet like most you see have a habit of sinking if the ground is soft
We had the milenco 3131 but due to the gaps between bottom and top step our dog found it a bit scary and my wife also put a foot between the 2 steps, we went with milenco but bought the milenco giant double step and I cut a square for each step from the rubber squares you get at all caravan dealers and at Aldi currently and I glued the square to each step and it’s been perfect and we’ve used it for a couple of years now.
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We had that one when our van was on a seasonal pitch. It is a very good step. Currently have a folding kampa (?) job. It is OKbut wouldn’t buy it again.
Gave the milenco to a mate, slightly regretting it now. Heigh Ho
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Definitely as the bar around the bottom stops it sinking into soft soil in the winter plus non slip.
Thanks for all your replies and the tip about legs digging into a soft surface.
At the moment I'm leaning towards the plastic Milenco despite originally saying metal. It's a double step version of what we already have and that works well. Also its a bit cheaper and lighter.
We already have a cheapo car mat fixed to the surface because I had a spare one. It's ok but when it rains it gets very wet and it always seems to rain just before we have to take down to move on. :-(
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At the moment I'm leaning towards the plastic Milenco despite originally saying metal. It's a double step version of what we already have and that works well. Also its a bit cheaper and lighter.
We already have a cheapo car mat fixed to the surface because I had a spare one. It's ok but when it rains it gets very wet and it always seems to rain just before we have to take down to move on. :-(
Thanks again
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With the plastic step we found that when using them in the wetter months, the legs would dig in. To get around this, drink a couple of tinnies, flatten them and put them under the feet to stop the feet digging in. 👍
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I have one of these, Handle is reversible, have mine on the left.
Am using These. Seem to cope with my heavy weight except dog hasn’t quite worked them out yet. Seems to prefer to approach from the side and jump over them entirely. If you are not worried about them being collapsible, I saw some in Aldi for £17.99 if I recall correctly. They seemed pretty robust.
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we also have this I find our dogs get on with this type much better
We also use this type, our dogs get on much better with this step.
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Thanks for the reply. I did take a look at this type but I think I still prefer the plastic double step.
BTW: you might be able to get them cheaper at Aldi but it would cost me just short of £100 to get to the nearest store and back
Hi Sam can’t you get it on Amazon with free delivery, or is that only if you have Amazon Prime, best of luck.
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Got it for £32 on Amazon? I think your in Scotland but would it really cost an extra £68 for delivery, but I doubt many would bUY one if it was going to cost 100, best of luck.
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Perhaps my odd sense of humour didn't quite translate well. 😉
The £100 figure was for me to drive there and back to the nearest Aldi to get a cheap step.
Yes we have access to McAmazon and love or hate their online retail monopoly they do provide a good service including to remote areas such as ours with free delivery. Many of their Market Place traders will also offer free delivery. And their return policy is also very good.
The plastic step was on Amazon this morning for £27 with free delivery.
The £100 figure was for me to drive there and back to the nearest Aldi to get a cheap step.
Yes we have access to McAmazon and love or hate their online retail monopoly they do provide a good service including to remote areas such as ours with free delivery. Many of their Market Place traders will also offer free delivery. And their return policy is also very good.
The plastic step was on Amazon this morning for £27 with free delivery.
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