{"product_id":"silver-aluminium-double-caravan-step","title":"Silver Aluminium Double Caravan Step - Manual Pull-Out Step","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilver Aluminium Double Caravan Step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy two steps are worth it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis double caravan step gives you two comfortable steps up to the door instead of one big climb from the ground. The wide aluminium treads give you a solid place to put your foot, making it easier to get in and out of the van, especially when you're carrying gear or travelling with kids. The silver aluminium finish also suits caravans with checker plate and alloy trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminium treads with a solid steel frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two treads are aluminium with a ribbed, non-slip surface, so they give you grip in the wet and won't rust up on you. Underneath, the folding frame is steel finished in powder-coated black, which is the part that carries the load and takes the knocks. Put together it stays light at around 8 kg, so it's easy to hold up while you bolt it on, and it's rated to a maximum static load of 200 kg. That's plenty of headroom for adults and gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple to use, nothing to power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a manual step, and a lot of caravanners like it that way. You flip the treads out by hand when you set up and fold them away before you leave. There's no motor, no wiring and nothing to draw off your batteries, so there's nothing electrical to fail when you're a long way from home. A pair of springs does the hard work of folding it up and holds it steady once it's out, which you can see in the mechanism photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFolds flat for travel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're packing up, the steps fold up under the doorway and sit out of the way. Folded, it projects about 371 mm and stands about 280 mm high. Open, it reaches about 693 mm out from the mount with a total drop of roughly 324 mm across the two treads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you buy, have a proper look at the dimension drawings in the image gallery, since they're the best way to check it'll suit your van. The main figures are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall width:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 540 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach when open:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 693 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal drop when open:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 324 mm across the two steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolded projection:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 371 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolded height:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 280 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt bolts on, and the mounting bolts are included. The mounting rail has a run of round and slotted holes to suit 12 mm bolts, and the slots let you shuffle it into the right spot as you fit it. Before you drill, make sure the mount is strong enough to take the load and check there's room underneath for the steps to fold up and drop down cleanly. Plenty of people fit it themselves, but if you'd rather not get under the van, any caravan repairer will sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it suit your van?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a wide range of caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes, but it isn't a fit-anything step, so it pays to check first. Measure the area where it needs to go and compare that with the open and folded sizes above. If you're not certain, get in touch before you order and we'll help you work out whether it's a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's very little to it. Rinse off dust and salt after a trip and let it dry before you fold it away. Now and then, run over the mounting and pivot bolts to check they're tight and keep the moving joints clean. It comes with a 1-year warranty, so if anything isn't right, let us know and we'll take care of it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RV Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49719216668984,"sku":"PULLOUT_DOUBLE","price":219.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/1984\/5432\/files\/silver-double-caravan-step-spring-mechanism.png?v=1786158286","url":"https:\/\/rvessentials.com.au\/products\/silver-aluminium-double-caravan-step","provider":"RV Essentials Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}