reinstalling doorstep on a Sunrader

[sweetleon]

Clearly, it's a sign that I need to go on a diet: I was getting into the camper of my 'rader and the doorstep started coming off. I looked underneath and 2 of the four bolts were out, and the wood that had been between the step's frame and the fiberglass was all rotted out. (Can't blame the rot on my fat @$$.)

I'm a little puzzled about this, because I'd have figured that there'd be wood above the fiberglass holding the bolts for that step, but it was below the fiberglass. Should I just get another piece of wood about the same dimensions, drill holes in it and reattach the step? Is there anything else that needs done?

As always, your guidance and input are much appreciated.

[linda s]

I had to rebuild the step area in my Nissan and I think I added wood to the inside to reinforce it. Was a long time ago but more is better there. Wood top and bottom then blocks and another layer of wood for the inside step before I covered it with the flooring material. It's quite a drop and you want the step level with the bottom of the door.

Linda S

[cdt5058]

Haha. Thanks for the chuckle @sweetleon.

I would add wood on the interior as Linda mentioned and then bolt it. I would think that 1" would be sufficient, but I'm no expert.

Funny story about my doorstep - I was spray painting it with Plastidip and wound up finding a spare set of keys to the coach door and to start the vehicle. Keep up posted with what you decide to do. Your sprint board is awesome, I've incorporated the same thing for my remodel.