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01-14-2015, 09:27 AM
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Step support
Has anyone made step support to place under step when set up so step is more stable.
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01-14-2015, 09:33 AM
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Go into search above and put in "step support"
Here's one thread.....
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ort-46748.html
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01-14-2015, 09:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmann55
Has anyone made step support to place under step when set up so step is more stable.
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Yes
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01-14-2015, 10:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
Yes
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At jack stay on the step and fold up for transport?
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01-14-2015, 10:58 AM
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Here is how I did mine.
I made these so they are adjustable last picture shows them down.
I found that when using them that you just touch the ground with them when mounted on the bottom step because if you put too much pressure on the ground the steps will try to fold up. If I was to do it again I would mount them on the second step which would keep it from doing that.
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01-14-2015, 11:05 AM
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Nice job! Thanks for info. Are steps electric and is that carpet you are parked on! NICE
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01-14-2015, 11:46 AM
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Maybe you should sell your craftsmanship....
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01-14-2015, 12:00 PM
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Not sure why would someone need a step support?
If the steps are unstable why not just buy new steps?
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01-14-2015, 12:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billb800si
Not sure why would someone need a step support?
If the steps are unstable why not just buy new steps?
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It's not the steps per say that are weak.
It's the bouncing going in and out of the trailer via the steps.
If you support the steps the trailer has far less bounce when going up and down the steps.
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01-14-2015, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
It's not the steps per say that are weak.
It's the bouncing going in and out of the trailer via the steps.
If you support the steps the trailer has far less bounce when going up and down the steps.
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Guess I never noticed that problem because I always added BAL jacks just in front of the axle (by the steps).
Thanks for the explanation.
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01-14-2015, 02:17 PM
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Now if someone can come up with a entry door that fully opens 180° and quiet closes I could get a nap or two!
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01-14-2015, 02:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
Now if someone can come up with a entry door that fully opens 180° and quiet closes I could get a nap or two!
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I'm not sure about the door but this might help with the noise 
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01-14-2015, 02:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmann55
Nice job! Thanks for info. Are steps electric and is that carpet you are parked on! NICE
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No steps not electric and no very old and unlevel concrete
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01-14-2015, 03:27 PM
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01-14-2015, 08:22 PM
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Mine is more like YOUROO except I also place a board the width of the steps on top of bottle jack, works great.
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01-14-2015, 08:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinny
I'm not sure about the door but this might help with the noise |
These will match Youroo's crocks!
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01-16-2015, 07:42 AM
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Hey onetonford how do you adj them up and down. Do you just turn the bottom pad to extend them?
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01-16-2015, 09:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by onetonford
Here is how I did mine.
Attachment 68420
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I made these so they are adjustable last picture shows them down.
I found that when using them that you just touch the ground with them when mounted on the bottom step because if you put too much pressure on the ground the steps will try to fold up. If I was to do it again I would mount them on the second step which would keep it from doing that. |
This looks great and simple to do. Are they truck bed cargo bars?
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