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jefhaz
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 Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:05 am Post subject: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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first of all, thanks to all the contributors. super helpful in keeping my vanagon running.
$13 of black iron pipe from local hardware store:
3/4" flange
3/4" x 10" nipple
3/4" to 1" coupling
1" x 6" nipple
cleaned protective coating using soap and water. may paint.
clears the cabinet and allows full recline and rotation of the seat.
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dobryan
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zippyslug31
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| Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:35 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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Now that's clever!
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campism
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| Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:21 pm Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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Here's mine made a decade ago as a combination step and gatepost to keep ol' Hank from getting into the front while I'm driving.
He still liked to ride with his head poking through and his successor required improvements to the gate to keep her in the back.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:07 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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cleaned protective coating using soap and water. may paint.
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i would hit it with a bunch of clear coats, that looks fantastic!
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dobryan
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SyncroHead 
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:41 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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Self defense tool too!
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dabaron
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:54 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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| Steam Punk look. |
did you just get back from the hardware store to get parts to make a few of these 
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dobryan
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SCM
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:43 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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Good idea but the site safety officer in me would maybe add some grip tape to the top to prevent a damp shoe or foot from slipping off during upper bunk mounting/dismounting acrobatics.
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deadaheadub
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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I like it. Just got back from a couple days camping and would like to find a good option such as this to facilitate the somewhat laborious task of climbing up and down, especially for my shorter companions. This gives me some great ideas.
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zoti
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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| if you slip on that at night and catch your shin on it, it's going to really hurt. |
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deadaheadub
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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To appease safety officers, one could very easily screw in a small wooden plank to that top flange for a broader place to step on and not slip off. It could even easily be made removable when not in use.
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michaelasnider
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:22 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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| Is there a good hardware store spray paint available that is a close match to the factory grey? |
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:26 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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And easy way to bring a color sample into a store is to remove the van's door slider cover. It's only 2 screws.
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a2wolfsburggli
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:28 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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| jefhaz wrote: |
first of all, thanks to all the contributors. super helpful in keeping my vanagon running.
$13 of black iron pipe from local hardware store:
3/4" flange
3/4" x 10" nipple
3/4" to 1" coupling
1" x 6" nipple
cleaned protective coating using soap and water. may paint.
clears the cabinet and allows full recline and rotation of the seat.
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Brilliant! Thank you. I have some extra black pipe laying around. Cleaning it up and painting is definitely going to be needed.
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dobryan
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michaelasnider
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:54 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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| michaelasnider wrote: |
| Is there a good hardware store spray paint available that is a close match to the factory grey? |
I use this as a close match to the interior gray paint.
Rustoleum Satin Granite
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-249078-Painters-Purpose-12-Ounce/dp/B002BWORWM
And if you want to cover something dark like that pedestal I recommend a coat or two of white primer first. |
Thanks, that is perfect. |
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vanis13
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:02 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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very cool and am curious, why not just a 1" piece of pipe with a 1" flange rather than the coupling/reducer?
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:10 am Post subject: Re: homemade no weld step to upper bunk |
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I like your ingenuity with the step to climb up to the ceiling bed. A year or so ago, after my wife had a knee replacement and recovery I bought this from GoWesty, and love it! At 70 she feel much more secure using it to get upstairs and back down.
https://www.gowesty.com/product/ladder-step-stool/24414/telescopic-ladder-?v=
Click on and check out the video. A bit more expensive (sort of) than your creative solution, but the GW ladder is pretty versatile all around the Camper... we're pretty happy with it.
Way to go!
Bill Bowman
www.bnnta.com
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