Roger & Margaret

October 11 - 17

My wife has some mobility issues as well and when we decided to get our HDT I looked into step alternatives.  It turned out that she can access the truck, with a little help from me, without any modifications, but I was looking at these options, maybe one of these can work for your wife.

Several people have used this modified option https://photos.app.goo.gl/e2sc8BSgoS8kddkM9

These are foldaway steps and ladders.

Safety step ladder with fold away top rail (use or don't use)
https://www.littlegiantladder.com/products/safety-step-ladder

Brophy Camper Scissor Steps - 4 Steps - Aluminum - Non-Slip Tread - 24" Wide - 300 lbs
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-and-Camper-Steps/Brophy/AS24.html

Cotterman StockNStore folding rolling ladder
https://www.grainger.com/product/COTTERMAN-3-Step-Folding-Rolling-Ladder-46C347
Cotterman folding latter catalog pages PDF
http://www.cotterman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SNS-103.pdf

Step and store 3 step ladder
https://www.uline.com/BL_1439/Step-And-Store-Ladders

Vestil 3 Step Rolling Ladder With Wheels
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vestil-3-Step-Rolling-Ladder-With-Wheels/120202671?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=7a9fad1e-bec8-43ad-3a01-f62672f3dd03&config_id=2&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=7a9fad1e-bec8-43ad-3a01-f62672f3dd03&item_id=120202671&parent_anchor_item_id=189940578&parent_item_id=189940578&placement_id=irs-2-m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=SMT&visitor_id=YCJECgnbSfBON8l_wp9BMQ

TorkLift International - Glow steps
http://www.torklift.com/index.php/products/steps-handrails/glowstep

I hope this gives you some ideas.

Roger

We've also been using the through the wheel straps from Jack and Marc.  The car is secure, the padded strap doesn't scratch the rims and yes this system is really easy to use.

Three years ago we decided to upgrade to a new fifth wheel.  We looked at both DRV and NH along with several other brands.  As others have said, NH is definitely a step up from DRV and for us more than we wanted to spend.

As you can see by our signature, we ended up going with the Luxe.  For us it was better choice and although DRV makes a very nice unit we were attracted to the factory direct model of The RV Factory (makers of the Luxe) and the ability to customize our unit.  We were also impressed by their innovated approach of a residential structure and feel.

I'm not an advocating for a Luxe over a DRV and I think it comes down to a personal choice.  I'm just suggesting if you want an apples to apples comparison, DRV and Luxe would be two good units to look at.