phoenix2013 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hmm, how do you get into this, not being a world class athlete. Let's see. Time to go and ponder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 "The Portable Step By Ronco" Coming to a custom shop near you, not responsible for other modifications seen or wanted... Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC and Angie Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Know if we only new a guy with a water jet, press brake and oh, a welder!!!!!! 2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed. 2015 Continental Coach 2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman 2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible 2014 Smartcar convertible WWW.Hollyfab.com. (Metal Fabrication Company) Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 How about something like a telescoping boat ladder? 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Didn't Gregg make a slide out ladder for one of his truck beds? Small hinged access door, slide out steps, hinged hand rail/pole that snaps up into place. Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 The requirement is that it folds and "disappears" inside those big doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Didn't Gregg make a slide out ladder for one of his truck beds? Small hinged access door, slide out steps, hinged hand rail/pole that snaps up into place. Yes, he did. And it is very slick and does not take up too much room. It would not work in this application, though. 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...
maveric Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Something like this. Pivots of the top of the ladder. Bottom pulls out and folds down. Recesses into the body. Chris & Tonya '99 Freightliner FLD120, '01 Wabash Toyhauler (32' garage, 20' LQ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Something like this. Pivots of the top of the ladder. Bottom pulls out and folds down. Recesses into the body. You got it! There are just few "minor complications" which need to be taken into account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob86ZZ4 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I thought he would just have Gail give him a boost? '03 United Specialties truck conversion, Freightliner FL112, Cat C12, 10 sp Autoshift, 295" w/b, 26' living quarters. St. Paul, MN www.bobwinsor.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEIFamily Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hmm, how do you get into this, not being a world class athlete. Easy.. Then just strap it to the side 2006 Volvo 670 singled long 2011 Heartland Sundance 3300CK 2006 Smart passion 2001 F350 DRW CREWCAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 You could always do something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXVPzjdz2Ww Steve and the Smart could get in the same way! 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 You could always do something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXVPzjdz2Ww Steve and the Smart could get in the same way! Now that is a speed bump !!! lol 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...
Rick & Alana Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Go check this link out. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/200806354860?lpid=82 Rick and Alana Fulltimers 2018 Newmar Ventana 4037 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1997 Jeep TJ 2009 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 formerly owned 2000 Volvo 770, 600 Cummins ISX,18 speed autoshift, 14 foot "garage" ET,Jackalopee,MaxBrake,Pressure Pro pro www.rickandalanasgreatadventures.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piedmontexpress Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 The slide out ladder is on "Miller" Gene and Colleen's RV Bill "RINGO" 2005 VOLVO 670 D12 465hp/Freedomline Transmission 3.42 w/locker and smart car bed. By Gregg Shields at RVHAULERS “Penny Lane” 2018 DRV HOUSTON "ABBEY" 2013 smart for-two Passion "Tilly" Irish Wolfhound/lab mix ( Good Memories) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Something like Rick posted but why does it have to go "in"? Can't it just hinge and swing up and latch for driving or swing down for usage? Won't matter if it stuck up over that small deck since it could be dropped "down" to open the door. DISCLAIMER: I am NOT an artist. And NO. I do not need anyone to agree MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Or a transom removeable boat ladder http://www.starmarinedepot.com/garelick-19812-bass-boat-transom-ladder.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAk8qkBRDOqYediILQ5BMSJAB40A5UoRRvIUqOI78PCYM-tdu3-fqU5OUydDymdjusuSopFhoCIfrw_wcB Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Big5er...what program did you use? 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 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...
Big5er Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Big5er...what program did you use?I just used MS Paint. It makes drawing lines, circles and squares easy. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Here's some of my initial "musings" submitted for your guys "approval". OK, those who can figure out next two (actually three) steps in the design "process" will earn 1,000 atta-boys and will be able to stand tall among all men and earthly creatures. Steve, the spacing between the steps is 9 inches, little tall for a domestic standard, but less than step stools, which are typically 11 inches. Is this height in your "comfort level"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hard to describe, but to fold the steps flat so they slide into the compartment, why not use a design like the old crank out trailer windows. Use a cam on each end of each step that is attached to the step below. This would be operated by a cam on the side rails, so as the rails are lowered to the ground, the cam allows the steps to pivot to the usable position. Venetian blind style... Make sense?? Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Adding the forward bend prevents "oil canning" when you step on it and adds stiffness to the platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hard to describe, but to fold the steps flat so they slide into the compartment, why not use a design like the old crank out trailer windows. Use a cam on each end of each step that is attached to the step below. This would be operated by a cam on the side rails, so as the rails are lowered to the ground, the cam allows the steps to pivot to the usable position. Venetian blind style... Make sense?? Jim, a hint, the whole thing has to be inside the drom behind those doors, which come flush with the 4 x 4 tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 They are all "collasped" inside the "platform" and then pull out and lock, like the light weight extendable ladders. That's why no need to have them pivot for storage. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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