Two-step step.
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That's exactly the one that I fell off.(no - I hadn't touched a drop!)
The U bar construction is good and the step was next to the caravan door inside our awning. I'd been in and out of the caravan collecting things from the car after setting up and although I'd wiped my feet every time that I went into the caravan (I durst forget!)the metal surface of the step had become wet.
When I came back out of the caravan I was holding an empty plastic box so I couldn't steady myself using my hand.
My feet went straight from underneath me and I had a nasty fall. We replaced the Millenco metal steps with a double step with rubber treads. It's possible to anchor our four legged step down using awning pegs and it's stable and safe.
Metal steps are also attractive to thieves who steal them for scrap metal don't they Sue?(Soozeeg)
The U bar construction is good and the step was next to the caravan door inside our awning. I'd been in and out of the caravan collecting things from the car after setting up and although I'd wiped my feet every time that I went into the caravan (I durst forget!)the metal surface of the step had become wet.
When I came back out of the caravan I was holding an empty plastic box so I couldn't steady myself using my hand.
My feet went straight from underneath me and I had a nasty fall. We replaced the Millenco metal steps with a double step with rubber treads. It's possible to anchor our four legged step down using awning pegs and it's stable and safe.
Metal steps are also attractive to thieves who steal them for scrap metal don't they Sue?(Soozeeg)
They are indeed, Steve (thanks for reminding me of the worst holiday we've ever had!!! rofl).
Having said that, we bought exactly the same steps in replacement as we really liked them, mainly because they folded up and thus were easy to get inside the caravan door. They were also wide and sturdy and, with an offcut of carpet glued to the top step, quite safe.
Having said that, we bought exactly the same steps in replacement as we really liked them, mainly because they folded up and thus were easy to get inside the caravan door. They were also wide and sturdy and, with an offcut of carpet glued to the top step, quite safe.
For thos e of us who are getting more mature, and perhaps not as steady as we think we are, can I recommend the Dukdalf step? It comes with a handle. Not lightweight, and you have to fit and remove the handle when packing, but Herself thinks it's the best thing since me!
Parksy, the step you mention, is it stable when in use? The reason I ask is some years ago one of our grandkids had a fall when a set of steps with four legs rather than an all round bar toppled when he stepped on it.From memory I don't think the feet splayed out very wide at the base. We are currently looking for a double set of steps but don't want to go back to the toppling kind!
The double steps we had, as mentioned in my previous post, were Pyramid ones http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Pyramid_Double_Alloy_Packstep.html
As well as being sturdy but lightweight (and non-slip with carpet glued to them), they come with a set of pegs you can hammer into the feet for extra stability. The pegs fit into a clip-on holder on one of the legs so you (husband!) don't lose them.
As well as being sturdy but lightweight (and non-slip with carpet glued to them), they come with a set of pegs you can hammer into the feet for extra stability. The pegs fit into a clip-on holder on one of the legs so you (husband!) don't lose them.
We use the Purpleline one to good effect. Mine you my wife got blown off it by the door in a gale 2 weeks ago, but that was extream.
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Hello Jeff,
You could look at the Aluminium Mambo Step offered by Towsure, which has a folding handrail, expensive but may give you support on rainy days. It has a 16cm height to the first step and 17cm to the second, only possible problem is the steps look quite small in area.
Have a look on their site www.towsure.com
Best regards,
George
You could look at the Aluminium Mambo Step offered by Towsure, which has a folding handrail, expensive but may give you support on rainy days. It has a 16cm height to the first step and 17cm to the second, only possible problem is the steps look quite small in area.
Have a look on their site www.towsure.com
Best regards,
George
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The step that we use now is stable but I must admit that I'm always careful nowadays about using any step.
Ours can be pegged down although I seldom bother, the feet are well spaced and the treads of the steps are fairly wide but in extreme cases it would be possible to topple the steps.
A lightweight set of steps with a tubular frame coupled with rubber treads would be best.
Ours can be pegged down although I seldom bother, the feet are well spaced and the treads of the steps are fairly wide but in extreme cases it would be possible to topple the steps.
A lightweight set of steps with a tubular frame coupled with rubber treads would be best.
I took the rubber feet off ours , drilled halfway through some spare decking planks(I used 2, one for the back 2 feet and one for the front)then glued them in.
Very stable, wont cut ground sheet and stops it sinking into ground if its soft
Very stable, wont cut ground sheet and stops it sinking into ground if its soft
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