By adding a 1 inch tread the overall height still would not be more than 12 1 2 inches which would allow another 6 inch rise into the rv.
Building wooden steps for rv.
Building supply stores provide ready cut two step outdoor pressure treated stair risers made of lumber.
We wanted a better set of steps that were solid portable easy to make and affordable.
We measured how wide we wanted our stairs to be and then cut the 2 6 pieces of wood to length and nailed together forming a box.
The gap was fairly large.
Many rv owners look for a more permanent feeling solution as a replacement.
We used 2 6 2 4 4 4 and 2 10 pressure treated wood to build our stairs.
There are other uses that come to mind such as offering a way for pets or children to climb up in the back of suv s or trucks.
Step 1 record key measurements.
Imagine using these for four years.
See our solution and get the measur.
The wooden stairs will look much nicer as well.
If you want to build porch steps measure from the top of the porch to the ground then take the total height and divide it by the riser which is usually between 6 and 8 inches.
How to make outdoor wooden steps for beginners.
Standard rv steps can be awkward.
Measure how wide each step tread will be and using the four foot square and the tape measure work out how tall the stairway will be the rise from the.
Quick set up wood rv steps asa b002pwjrws asa as you can see it is a very interesting design and one that will break down for easy storage inside your rv.
Next mark the steps on your stringers cut out the steps with a saw and attach the stringers to your.
He came up with an idea for portable steps outside of his 2010 keystone montana 3750 fl fifth wheel travel trailer using traditional lumber you can find at any.
Be sure to use nails and screws that are meant for outdoors.
Building stairs can take some maths and a basic understanding of some mathematical operations.
This guide will make you understand all of that.
We drew up some plans he went to home depot and upon his return we all set about building a set of proper wooden steps.
You get the choice of building them either 23 5 or.
How to build outdoor wooden steps free standing stairs.
A set of wooden porch steps will add natural beauty to your entrance and provide safe and comfortable access use these simple to follow directions to make your own porch steps in about four to six hours.
There is not much more to say than he is awesome the steps are awesome and we are exhausted and thrilled about the project that took most of the weekend.
You will be motivated to make some wooden steps after reading this.
Even beginning woodworkers can make outdoor wooden steps to get access to a trailer or front patio.
