springoflife
Butler, PA
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I have a 1997 Jayco 1207DD. The steps are not bolted to the underside of the frame. Instead, they are removable. The steps have two steel bars that get inserted into two holes in the frame, and then they just hang there. When you step on them, the holes in the frame tend to elongate and the frame twists a little -- that leads to the metal bars not aligning properly in the frame holes. Then the steps are not securely attached to the frame. To be kind, it is a poor design.
Below is a photo I found online that shows the style I am talking about (look to the right of the tire):
I have seen steps that fold-up and get placed on the ground, but I do not want to buy those. I would prefer to modify the OEM steps.
The only thing I can think of is to drill the Metal bars and put alignment pins into them. Then drill the frame with holes that match the pins. This would prevent the steps from elongating the larger mounting holes any further.
I would prefer to have some sort of wingnut/knob on there to secure the steps to the frame, but there doesn't seem to be enough clearance for that.
Any other ideas?
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