[RvguyRv]

Any idea what weight limit is on something like the green ones? I have a feeling I would punch right thru..

I built them out of 3/4 inch Birch ply. Cabinet grade build. I have a friend over 300 pounds who use them. Built Ford tough

 

[bdosborn]

That electronic lock is a nifty idea. I saved the link, thanks for posting it.

 

[bdosborn]

Here's the finished step installed in the van:

Bruce

 

[Randall Dee]

I like the one that Wilderness Vans Uses......

 

[bdosborn]

Well, isn't that a nifty idea! And it's not horribly expensive either:

Wilderness Step

Thanks for posting this, I'll probably use it in the next van.
Bruce

 

[njvagabond]

Note the kid's technique. Trampoline would be awesome for him!

 

[Michael Ophus]

Having a 16 inch high garage cures all of that, Besides the edge of the bed is great for seating.
I am 6' 8" and camping in a medium roof transit.

 

[MsNomer]

We don't need the step yet, but may in the future. I have a bank of drawers under the bed, and a board that fits perfectly on them. All I need is a couple rubber door stops under the bottom drawer because I didn't plan for the extra load on the slides. The drawer requires 28” slides, which would be quite expensive with a heavier load capacity.

 

[Brandon]

Because we are putting a TetraVan shower in our build we decided the ladder option was perfect and got it too. Ladder is solid and light. We plan on just sliding it under the mattress while traveling Or not using it.

 

[CapHillBBQ]

We went simple and built a box for the porta-pottie. It slides under the sink during the day and at night it is out and our step up to the bed. Supper stable and nice to have it ready to go in the middle of the night.

 

[Calothrix]

My solution is a slide out step between the two drawers:

 

[bdosborn]

Because we are putting a TetraVan shower in our build we decided the ladder option was perfect and got it too. Ladder is solid and light. We plan on just sliding it under the mattress while traveling Or not using it.

Dude, I covet your shower! Please post a review when you get it installed....
Bruce

 

[Brandon]

Dude, I covet your shower! Please post a review when you get it installed....
Bruce

I plan too. It is very well built. Going to be nice to have a shower that takes up very little space when not being used. Should be installing it this spring. Still need to figure out my plumbing for the recirculating water part. I want the filters in the back on a mount I can swing out when removing filters to keep from getting water in the van.
Brandon