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09-27-2015, 02:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
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High Tow Vehicle Solution - Pattens
Before the auto put the horse out of business as a daily driver women routinely wore "pattens" on their feet. These were wood or metal and were designed to protect a woman's delicate shoes (and feet) from stepping in horse apples.
They also raised her 2 to 6 inches off the ground.
Instead of Pattens, how about using a single left foot platform sandal to make entering and exiting my tow vehicle a lot easier? It's cheaper than getting new 2 step running bars. Of course a piece of scrap 4 x 4 and a rope to pull it into the back seat area could work too.
Looking for a cheap solution - and raising the earth seems a lot cheaper than lowering the GMC.
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09-27-2015, 03:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
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Do you have side steps on your truck Paula?
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09-27-2015, 03:35 PM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
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Super Hoops
We have Super Hoops on our Bronco: Super Hoop Steps
Easy to install and they look nice. Gina really likes them.
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1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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09-27-2015, 04:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
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I have running boards - still pretty darned high. Really NOT fun at my current camp - ground slopes away from truck - down about 5 inches. Those super hoops would be perfect if there were a way to hang them down from my existing running boards.
How do people who are only 5 foot 1 inch ever get into a big truck. I'm vertically challenged at 5' 6".
Paula
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09-27-2015, 04:45 PM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
How do people who are only 5 foot 1 inch ever get into a big truck. I'm vertically challenged at 5' 6".
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Maybe a milk crate????
Paula, do you have a picture of your truck?
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1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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09-27-2015, 06:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
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paula, if you park facing the other direction at your site, would it make the slope an advantage?
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
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09-27-2015, 08:15 PM
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2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
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I'm looking into auto-retract step retrofits. Wife has issues with the first jump to the ground and climbing to her seat in some sites.
I suggested a rope ladder, but that was a non-starter 😀😀😀
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2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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09-27-2015, 08:33 PM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
, Massachusetts
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How 'bout a set of airtream steps? Seems like the obvious answer.
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09-29-2015, 07:50 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' Flying Cloud
sussex
, New Jersey
Join Date: Sep 2011
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I always help my lady up into the cab and its "good" for me too
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09-29-2015, 11:51 AM
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2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
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Trouble with using something external is how do you get the portable step into the cab once you are in?
Maybe get someone to fabricate or weld on longer brackets for your running board that allow the running boards to be lower to the ground.
You just need to consider entry/exit from your truck as an exercise that builds flexibility and strength. Good warm up exercise for hiking Angels Landing in Zion NP.
Kelvin
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09-29-2015, 12:39 PM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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I have actually seen a lady use an old milk crate. It had a rope tied to it so she could retrieve it once she was in the truck. Simple, cheap solution...... And a great conversation starter!
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09-29-2015, 02:44 PM
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1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
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When my wife had her second knee operation we bought add on power running boards for our 2500 Dodge. A very good decision for both safety and ease of use. She uses the truck for everyday use so she has to climb in and out a whole lot. I was afraid any small step or crate would eventually tip and cause a fall. The power boards are wider and flatter than the bars they replaced and are at a much better height for entry. So far they have worked for 3 years with no problems. We are both in our 70's and it is nice to be able to get in and out of the truck safely.
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09-29-2015, 03:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
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I have been told that the AMP steps go much lower than the standard running board. Expensive but folks really like them.
Quality AMP Research Powerstep & Truck Running Boards | AMP Research
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2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
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09-29-2015, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
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Dear FA, 5' 6 is taller than a lot of folks. We have the standard grab handle in our Super Duty that is very helpful for pulling oneself up into the seat. So maybe a well positioned grab handle would be an alternative to a step. Airstreams have had them for years by the door.
I think the GM trucks ride a bit lower than the Ford or Ram. Advantage Paula. And I bet you can find a bolt on step that will be low cost and work well for you.
David
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09-29-2015, 08:22 PM
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2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
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Hi, well you just had to have a bigger truck and that's just what you got. It probably sits about 4" to 6"s higher than your F-150. Higher center of gravity too. Send it to a suspension shop and have it lowered a bit. If done correctly it will handle better and you might be able to get in and out of it too. Check out the SUV's and trucks that the Police use; They sit lower for better handling. They use a combination of suspension mods and tire and wheels to do this.
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09-30-2015, 07:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
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would this help? i saw the ad on TV. Emson car cane.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ZS3SHHZSGQD45P
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
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