What is this called? (RV stairs)

[volcomsurfer]

I want to build a shower platform off of the back of my bus. It's about waist high though so I wanted to have a scissor action platform. I currently just put the wood platform on the ground and stand on it, but it gets muddy and I get muddy putting it away. I can't think of a better word other than scissoring action to search for something (I can't get telescoping out of my head). Basically just a step platform like this and I'll replace the bottom step with my platform and take the middle step out.

Screen Shot 2018-11-11 at 7.48.59 PM by asdf asdf, on Flickr

 

[rayra]

'extendable'?

 

[twodollars]

Retractable?

 

[Buddha.]

Folding?

 

[The Artisan]

Scissor steps.
Kevin

 

[volcomsurfer]

retractable! Ugh I couldn't think of that for the life of me. Anyone know of good sources for these assemblies?

 

[The Artisan]

Type in scissor steps for campers in google. I have them for my build
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/fuso-composite-camper-under-construction.163571/
Kevin

 

[shenrie]

Scissor stairs seem to be the most used term. I typed in collapsible rv stairs
and most of the results say scissor in them.

After looking them up I now realize my buddy made me an insanely great deal on the ones he sold me. I had no idea they were that expensive.

 

[NatersXJ6]

I think you might struggle to get a large enough platform on the bottom step to reasonably shower on and still be able to fold in the intended way. I would be very interested to see your final design, and hear your comments on usefulness.

 

[Treenail]

I bought mine for about 60% of retail from Craigslist. RB Marketplace has had them too.