Easy Steps for Van

[LancashireLad]

We’ve just been out for the first 2 nights in our van, although it was a steep learning curve, overall it was very enjoyable. One of the problems was getting our two dogs in and out via the electric steps ( which they couldn’t cope with, too steep and risk of hurting themselves). The overall drop to the ground is 72cm does anybody have experience of a similar problem, my back won’t stand constant lifting of heavy dogs! Are plastic steps any better? I’ve looked on Amazon and the two step black ones look ok but would they still be too steep, perhaps if I attached carpet on the treads? Really could do with some help. Thanks.

 

[andykim]

We have a similar problem but not dogs, my wife has a dodgy hip and finds it too steep a climb to get in and out. Having the waste bin on the door is a problem too so will probably be taking it off. We were speaking to some people at the weekend in the New Forest about the same problem so we are going to get a 2 step caravan step.

 

[Lisa]

https://www.camping-online.co.uk/ca...xe-double-caravan-steps-tubular-steel-ca.html

https://www.towsure.com/milenco-mgi...Rq8XTdykaCwjEggPJD7nQFa2s8q3lt_hoCD_EQAvD_BwE - these plastic ones are very sturdy but you might struggle with the height still.

The ideal solution is to see if anyone on a site/rally can lend you theirs to try out as there are so many on the market. The sturdy ones don't fold, so you have to travel with them.

 

[Dorwyn]

We've never had the luxury of electric steps and have only used plastic ones. Presently using the cheap folding ones, is working well but quite small. But there's plenty of choice available.

 

[sueandjohn]

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Various places sell this . On our swift it gives me and my bad hip, effectively 3 steps in . I love it

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[DavidG58]

We have the double plastic step, neither of us are lightweight and the bounce on the step, particularly when I went in / out made me decide

Biggest issue we get is the constant

‘Is your electric step broken?’

Our top step lines up perfectly with the door opening , it’s a bit bulky to store but mostly goes in garage to avoid cluttering inside, but for short trips I just put it inside the door

We opted for the slightly wider version having tried another funsters before buying ours , they told me both sizes were available and they wished they had bought the bigger one

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

How about a ramp, we have one of these.

 

[WallaceandGromit]

Kept the one from our caravan really well built from thick aluminium

 

[LancashireLad]

How about a ramp, we have one of these.
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That looks like a possible answer, we’re not getting any younger and neither are the dogs! Have you used one? Not cheap but worth it if any good. Thanks.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

That looks like a possible answer, we’re not getting any younger and neither are the dogs! Have you used one? Not cheap but worth it if any good. Thanks.

Yes have one for my 2 Jacks, unfortunately where my van floor is fairly high it is a bit to steep for them
If you have a low floor they would be ideal.

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[LancashireLad]

Yes have one for my 2 Jacks, unfortunately where my van floor is fairly high it is a bit to steep for them
If you have a low floor they would be ideal.

Ours are a bit heavier than Jacks ! I don’t suppose it’s strong enough for humans? I could make one I guess but its the storage that would be a problem.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Ours are a bit heavier than Jacks ! I don’t suppose it’s strong enough for humans? I could make one I guess but its the storage that would be a problem.

90kg so depends on how many pies you have eaten

 

[LancashireLad]

Lol

 

[Mohawk Mo]

We’ve just been out for the first 2 nights in our van, although it was a steep learning curve, overall it was very enjoyable. One of the problems was getting our two dogs in and out via the electric steps ( which they couldn’t cope with, too steep and risk of hurting themselves). The overall drop to the ground is 72cm does anybody have experience of a similar problem, my back won’t stand constant lifting of heavy dogs! Are plastic steps any better? I’ve looked on Amazon and the two step black ones look ok but would they still be too steep, perhaps if I attached carpet on the treads? Really could do with some help. Thanks.

We had the same problem with our Lab. We lower the electric step then put a single caravan step against it. Lab is happier getting on that as she has a longer run/platform to step into the van with.

 

[Reallyretired]

Our older dog doesnt like the electric step. The two step plsstic one we use is ideal for her though a bit bulky to store.

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[Steve and Denise]

Here are some I made for our dog and us they fold flat in 2 minutes

 

[LancashireLad]

Great Job I wish I was that skilled.