Single Step to Double Steps |
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2McPods
Groupie Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Topic: Single Step to Double Steps Posted: 09 Jul 2015 at 2:54pm |
We have to share with fellow poders who are looking to replace single step with double steps!!
We just replaced our single step with Flexco Double steps from Etrailer, cost is $89 and well worth it. I'm sure several of you have experienced sore knees or legs after going in and out of you pod several times a day camping. We've been searching and have read some other postings about adding new steps. We found 2 types on etrailer.com, 1 is by Lippert LC341500 which I know several podders have used and had to make adjustments because they are only 25 1/4" wide mounting bracket to bracket. The pod steps are 26" bracket to bracket and so are the Flexco SMFP-2100. We was able to use the same mounting bracket as the old ones and only had to make the back hole a little bigger it only took 30 minutes or less. These are awesome steps, well made and they are MADE IN USA!! Highly recommend and NO more aching knees !! |
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Everything Happens 4 A Reason
Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 09 Jul 2015 at 3:12pm |
That's great!
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 09 Jul 2015 at 3:41pm |
Good info!
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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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Akula1
Newbie Joined: 01 Nov 2015 Location: Male Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 8:51am |
I'm getting a 2 step right a way. I just got my 2016 R-Pod 179 HRE with the rizers. I got it home, and was taking out the mattress and slipped off the step (misjudged it), and fell. I twisted my ankle and foot coming down, and tried to break my fall with my arm, and came down in such a way I dislocated my shoulder. I'm sitting here 2 days later writing this, sore, and still hobbling.
Be safe!!
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2019 R-Pod 190
2019 Colorado LT |
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Commander203
Groupie Joined: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Central Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 87 |
Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 10:05am |
Sorry to hear of your injury, hope you heal soon so you can enjoy your new Pod.
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Mike & Erin
2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
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GLBCamper
Senior Member Joined: 30 Jun 2015 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 274 |
Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 1:18pm |
Did this mod as soon as I saw the original post and have thanked you every time I go in or out!
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Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 09 Nov 2015 at 1:32pm |
Sorry to hear about that, Akula. Next time push the mattress out of the door first so you can land on that.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Rockin the Pod
Groupie Joined: 18 Oct 2015 Location: Southeast Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 51 |
Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 6:31pm |
Thanks for the info! My wife will be very happy when I buy those and install them.
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2016 180 HRE
2014 Tacoma Taylor 210 CSE Bose L1 Model II 2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic |
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robapperson
Newbie Joined: 12 Dec 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 28 Dec 2015 at 1:21pm |
I could use the 2 step also. The brackets on my 2015 179 are welded 26" apart. The single step data description i found lists the original step as being 26" wide. The step you installed is listed as being 26 1/8" wide on the Etrailer website. Does it fit between the mounting brackets ?
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Rob
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Rockin the Pod
Groupie Joined: 18 Oct 2015 Location: Southeast Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 51 |
Posted: 28 Dec 2015 at 8:46pm |
Rob----Mine measured the same as yours. The Flexco step fit perfectly. The one thing that I had to do was elongate one of the holes on each side to make the bolts fit. Very easy to do. At the dealer, they wanted $147 for the exact same step. If you watch, etrailer has free shipping offers. I think this was one of the best things I have done to the trailer so far.
Rod
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2016 180 HRE
2014 Tacoma Taylor 210 CSE Bose L1 Model II 2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic |
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