SuiteSuccess Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Finished my portable stair project. Total cost $180. Wife is happy so now I'm happy?. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 nice. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Last pic shows SS hex head bolts used to quickly attach stair bracket. I tack welded the nuts on a piece of 1" wide steel plate that I attached to the Volvo stairs with rivets. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Looks good Carl. Do you stow it in the luggage dept? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Trying to decide now Rocky. Probably going to carry it in my back passenger tool box. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 elegant and affordable 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Pretty slick Carl, keep it up and maybe we could get you on regular as a junior fabricator. (Seriously, nicely done) Paul & Paula Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks for the positive comments. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Nice looking job Carl, I take it Donna's knees are OK with the steps now? 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Looks great, but wheres all the rest of ours? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 20 minutes ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Nice looking job Carl, I take it Donna's knees are OK with the steps now? She can climb the steps without significant problems. It was the vertical climb and pushing off her bad knee that was the issue. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 4 hours ago, SuiteSuccess said: I tack welded the nuts on a piece of 1" wide steel plate that I attached to the Volvo stairs with rivets. Ahhha.... welding. Just remembering when you bought the welder and decided to learn how to fuse two pieces of metal together. Glad to know you are moving forward with welding. It is a very valuable skill. And yes, the steps look great! Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 1 hour ago, RandyA said: Ahhha.... welding. Just remembering when you bought the welder and decided to learn how to fuse two pieces of metal together. Glad to know you are moving forward with welding. It is a very valuable skill. And yes, the steps look great! Randy, Don't be so quick to laud my skills. Still looks like a volcano puked on my metal. Oh well, practice makes perfect right? 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Did something similar a couple of years ago but need to relocate them to the side of the compartment on a slidout so they will deploy parallel with the truck deck. Makes getting onto the truck deck a lot easier. Glad yours worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Carl, that looks great and I am really pleased that it works well for Donna. Where did you source the steps ? Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Amazon. Just look up RV scissor steps. Need to correct some fake news. I quoted cost at $180. It was actually $230 as I applied an Amazon gift card I had. Don't want anyone saying there's no transparency, lol. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 12 hours ago, SuiteSuccess said: Randy, Don't be so quick to laud my skills. Still looks like a volcano puked on my metal. Oh well, practice makes perfect right? Hi Carl, Nice job. A grinder will make that volcano puck look good. Remember Carl, A happy wife, a happy life. LOL. Keep the projects coming. Always like to see new projects. Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Looking forward to seeing then in action at the National! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Nothing wrong with the volcano, Carl. As long as you get penetration...... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Nice job Carl Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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