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furpod
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Topic: Steps Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 6:41am |
Originally posted by GlueGuy
Originally posted by furpod
I wonder if the GlowStep Revolution would fit...? We added them to the Lance a couple weeks ago.. sturdy. very sturdy.. | Their web site has a make/model selector, and R-pod is not on their list. 
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Neither is the Lance 2295.. they also have instructions to measure and send in and they can tell you which kit fits..
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 10:21am |
Does that fold up under the door, as opposed to into/through it? Looks like it from here, in which case, you just need the width and drop.
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bp
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2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost
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tony rpod 180
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Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 10:45am |
Problem is, on the Rpod’s the camper box is about 1 1/2 feet narrower than other campers and there isn’t enough room between the outer wall and the frame for the step box frame to mount without major metal fabrication work.
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tony rpod 180
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Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 11:12am |
I bought magnetic mount vent deflectors from Homedepot, i got the big and small one and using them both,one in front of the other the furnace air is deflected at a 90 degree angle from under the bed.
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furpod
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Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 4:31pm |
Originally posted by GlueGuy
Does that fold up under the door, as opposed to into/through it? Looks like it from here, in which case, you just need the width and drop.
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Correct. And it should fit a Pod fine. I have added double steps to several pods over the years.. It is no larger then the standard flip steps. The engineering dept was quite responsive to my questions and measurement submission. Measure what you have, give them a call...
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 5:46pm |
Originally posted by furpod
And it should fit a Pod fine. I have added double steps to several pods over the years.. It is no larger then the standard flip steps. The engineering dept was quite responsive to my questions and measurement submission. Measure what you have, give them a call... |
Yah. I did that. Thank you. Pricey little beggar isn't it?
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bp
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furpod
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Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 5:51pm |
Originally posted by GlueGuy
Originally posted by furpod
| Yah. I did that. Thank you. Pricey little beggar isn't it?
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yeah... there is that.. LOL
But, I can't begin to tell you how firm and steady they are, literally like going up concrete steps.
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furpod
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Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 5:53pm |
Originally posted by tony rpod 180
Problem is, on the Rpod’s the camper box is about 1 1/2 feet narrower than other campers and there isn’t enough room between the outer wall and the frame for the step box frame to mount without major metal fabrication work.  |
Actually, the R-Pods frame is ALSO narrower by a significant amount.. In fact the steps on your Pod now are right off the shelf, standard TT steps.
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ron_whitt
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Posted: 05 Nov 2018 at 7:08pm |
2 years ago I added the double step to my 177. Like others I found it to be shakey (for lack of a better word.) Princess Auto had a scissor jack on sale that went to a lower height of 4.5in. up to (I forget)but more than I`ll ever need. Now the 2 step is very solid, after set up I just put the scissor jack under the bottom step, raise it up to give stability to the step and is very solid.
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Ron & Shirley
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2012 177 rpod
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Live2Camp
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Posted: 06 Nov 2018 at 2:22pm |
I like the idea of steps that don't fold into the entry for a couple of reasons, including not having to clean off the feet to avoid bringing mud & dirt into RPod. If RPod was our only house I wouldn't care about that additional chore, but under the circumstances I really want to keep things as simple as possible. Also there are situations where we don't need to lower the step (quick stops, etc.) and that option would go away. As we age and also for some older family members I do think a two-step will be a good idea at some point so I'll be watching this topic and reading others' experiences.
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2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one)
His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD
Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too
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