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TigerPawd
Groupie Joined: 04 Feb 2015 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Topic: Double steps Posted: 30 May 2015 at 5:55pm |
We have a R-179 with the riser blocks. The drop from Pod floor to step is 11", a little too much for our old knees and hips. I'm just wondering if anyone has replaced the original equipment step with a double step.
Since the chassis is from Lippert I ordered a Lippert double step from Amazon but they are too big, front to back and left to right. I see a set from Stromberg Carlson that might fit, but I don't want to go through the return process if I don't need to. In the meantime, I made a step topper from a 2x10 sitting on 1.5" spacers. It works, but it's kind of clunky and it takes up space that I would rather not give up. It's functional but not satisfactory unless I can't find a real double step that will fit. |
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Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs
2015 R-Pod 179 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 11:05pm |
Somebody here did do that some time ago. Would take a search to find it.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Fly Pod
Newbie Joined: 30 Oct 2014 Location: KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 30 |
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 7:57am |
Are the steps different on a 179 versus a 178? I got a new 178 and replaced my single step with the Lippert 24" double step model #341500. I did have to notch the back of the step cradle to clear the frame rail to get it positioned right and add some washer shims to bolt locations. Used the existing front bolt location and drilled new bolt holes to the rear. Wasn't a big deal. Numerous postings about the steps on the Facebook site if you search for them.
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2015 R178 R-Pod
1998 Chevy Silverado 1500 2005 Ford Escape |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 8:10am |
Yes, several have done this, mine is on the way. All of them have to be notched out to clear the frame and allow the proper fit so the steps don't stick out to far.
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Grandpa Hiker
Senior Member Joined: 04 Jan 2015 Location: Martinsville, V Online Status: Offline Posts: 143 |
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 9:20am |
I put the Stromberg double steps on my 179. I also notched out the back of the step cradle & added several washers as shims at the bolts. DW says it is the best mod so far!!
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Rob & Becky
2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!" |
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TigerPawd
Groupie Joined: 04 Feb 2015 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 6:54pm |
Thanks, Flypod. I had searched both forums and had come up blank.
That's good information - the stock numbers are identical. That's the Lippert step that I was getting ready to return because the frame is in the way. That looks like pretty stout stock on the step support, plus a small right angle turn. Does it take a torch to make the notches? |
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Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs
2015 R-Pod 179 |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 8:22pm |
I've done one with a sawzall, and one with a side grinder.
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TigerPawd
Groupie Joined: 04 Feb 2015 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:03pm |
Thanks Furpod. I have a Sawzall and several new blades. I guess I'll give it a try. The worst thing is that I waste $110 - not a trivial amount.
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Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs
2015 R-Pod 179 |
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funks
Groupie Joined: 05 Nov 2014 Location: CALIF Online Status: Offline Posts: 98 |
Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 6:03pm |
I also have a 179 and found the step was just a little too small. We had a Coleman tent trailer and we liked the design of there step. I added on to the existing step to make it larger. It still folds-in.
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4511 |
Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 6:15pm |
Nice work!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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