step stool longshot?
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I have a similar problem. A friend of my wife's is elderly and cant lift herself up very high. I bought a fold up step from Walmart that is 5 inches high. She is able to step up and turn around then stand on the running board then get in. I've seen these steps in various sizes and heights. They fold up and fit in the cab fine
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I have a similar problem. A friend of my wife's is elderly and cant lift herself up very high. I bought a fold up step from Walmart that is 5 inches high. She is able to step up and turn around then stand on the running board then get in. I've seen these steps in various sizes and heights. They fold up and fit in the cab fine
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Several of those side steps are great ideas, but don’t forget that Wife has to get on the step then turn around to sit on the seat. Pretty good chance that the step will be too small for her to pivot.
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Its great you are helping your wife gain easier access to your truck.
Deleting the level, and removing the rear blocks will help, but I'm going to suggest something else. Because I'd hate to undo a set up you have paid good money for.
Get a set of rv leveling blocks.
Camco make a rectangular set with an inch or so of rise on each one that would be easier for a person to use than the square type that I have for my trailer. You can stack them lego blocks. Amazon search for RV leveling blocks will bring up dozens of potential candidates.
Deleting the level, and removing the rear blocks will help, but I'm going to suggest something else. Because I'd hate to undo a set up you have paid good money for.
Get a set of rv leveling blocks.
Camco make a rectangular set with an inch or so of rise on each one that would be easier for a person to use than the square type that I have for my trailer. You can stack them lego blocks. Amazon search for RV leveling blocks will bring up dozens of potential candidates.
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I have a little experience with this situation. A ramp is always easier to negotiate than steps.
Maybe you can make a ramp with folding legs that simply stores in the bed. I thinking a 1/4 sheet of 3/4 plywood would work. Two feet wide by 4 feet long. Might be able to do 3 feet long. Just a thought.
I am a wood worker so i would try and make something before I modified my truck.
Maybe you can make a ramp with folding legs that simply stores in the bed. I thinking a 1/4 sheet of 3/4 plywood would work. Two feet wide by 4 feet long. Might be able to do 3 feet long. Just a thought.
I am a wood worker so i would try and make something before I modified my truck.