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16/9/2023 at 12:23pm
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I've got a Border Collie, and my caravan came bundled with a plastic '2 tread' step along with all the other 'essentials' on purchase, I believe it's a Millenco one, or near identical. Looks like this: https://www.towsure.com/milenco-mgi-double-plastic-step Link only for illustration, available elsewhere.
It's worked well for me and the mutt for over 5 years now.
Good points are:
Large feet 'foot print' area so it doesn't sink easily into soft ground. I've used it on ground that is generally 'squelchy' underfoot without any problem.
No open riser behind first step for over excited dog to accidentally slip a paw/leg through (broken leg, torn ligaments, ripped claws etc. bad enough but disaster on holiday!)
Good tread area so easy to step on, and good heavily textured surface to give grip to wet/mud/grass covered shoes. Texture is not so bad that it's uncomfortable to bare feet or for the dog.
Good wide treads, so can get two feet on easily - handy when using to reach awning rail when fitting awning etc.
Very stable and no 'wobble' or movement under foot.
All plastic so easy to wash down to clean off mud etc. and no fear of corrosion, also quick to dry.
Not found any bad points to it! Only comment is, my van door is very narrow, so have to turn on side to fit through doorway.
The alternative tubular frame types have small feet and are prone to sink into soft ground, although you can buy 'big' feet as an accessory or make some DIY pads to improve!
I don't like the open riser design, too easy to slip a foot off a muddy tread into the gap, and even worse for the dog, with whatever injury that brings!
They are usually steel, so will rust in time once coating gets a few chips in it.
Usually only a lightly textured rubber 'mat' on tread, so potentially more slippery than above plastic type step when wet or mud/grass covered.
I didn't have to make the choice, the IMHO superior plastic step came with the van, but if buying a step, I'd opt for the plastic one again without hesitation, but would ensure it was a heavy duty one like the Millenco rather than a flimsy one if such things are offered.
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Topic: Caravan Step
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