Retractable swim/boat ladder for camper access?

[JaSAn]

If you're rear access, why not use receiver mounted steps. Much more stable. And removable.
You can leave them in or store them right inside the door - first thing deployed/out of harms way.

 

[1000arms]

Ha! Not anymore. Got stalled, then redesigned and started over this summer. It's a flatbed now, rear access, cabover bed, PVC foam and handlaid fiberglass (will probably use carbon cloth for the floor/base).

Redesigned before building is often better than redesigned after time and money have been spent building the first design!

 

[rruff]

Redesigned before building is often better than redesigned after time and money have been spent building the first design!

If only... I made the floor/base and both sides before I redesigned. Anybody want some nice foam/fiberglass panels? I'm using one as a work table now.

 

[rruff]

If you're rear access, why not use receiver mounted steps. Much more stable. And removable.
You can leave them in or store them right inside the door - first thing deployed/out of harms way.

Good idea... but my camper is 2ft longer than the truck bed. I'd need to crawl under there to install or remove it.

That design is common on military trucks. Notably Unimog German ambulance and communication bodies.
You might check with the surplus MogDealers if you want to buy one.

Like this? Don't see any place I could buy one in the US. I like that it isn't telescoping.

 

[Regcabguy]

Good idea... but my camper is 2ft longer than the truck bed. I'd need to crawl under there to install or remove it.



Like this? Don't see any place I could buy one in the US. I like that it isn't telescoping.

Bare feet might be a little sensitive on that.

 

[ITTOG]

Those are not all that sturdy.

Very true. My boat has one on the rear swim platform. So when it is down 95% of the ladder is in the water and it is still a bit flimsy.

I always try to look for creative solutions, especially from marine applications. However, I recently got some regular old RV scissor steps for our trailer and they are rock and roll.

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This is the only way to go. These are awesome and can be installed or removed in about 5 seconds. I love mine.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

This is a proven set up and heavy duty used to access composite body Land Cruiser.

Pull-Out Flatbed Trailer Ladder | Truck Step Ladder

Get access to your cab when you need it with the pull-out flatbed trailer ladder from Mytee Products. The truck step ladder comes in either 2 or 3 rungs.

www.myteeproducts.com

 

[rruff]

This is a proven set up and heavy duty used to access composite body Land Cruiser.

Pull-Out Flatbed Trailer Ladder | Truck Step Ladder

Get access to your cab when you need it with the pull-out flatbed trailer ladder from Mytee Products. The truck step ladder comes in either 2 or 3 rungs.

www.myteeproducts.com

Thank you, that looks like a potential winner! Do you own this?