{"product_id":"black-double-manual-caravan-step","title":"Black Manual Double Caravan Step - 200kg Pull-Out Step","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Double Caravan Step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your van sits up high, that first step down to the ground can be a fair drop. It's hard on the knees, awkward with an armful of gear, and no fun for the kids or the dog. This black double step breaks that drop into two, so you've got a solid tread halfway down instead of one big step. It makes getting in and out of the van easier and steadier for everyone. Add a solid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rvessentials.com.au\/products\/rv-essentials-350mm-knurled-grab-handle\"\u003egrab handle by the door\u003c\/a\u003e and the whole entry feels a lot more secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy two steps beat one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single step is fine on a lower camper, but on plenty of caravans the gap between the doorway and the ground is just too big for one comfortable stride. Two steps halve that gap. You get a shorter step up, more room for your feet, and a steadier climb when it's dark or the ground has gone soft after rain. Older travellers and anyone with sore knees usually notice the difference straight away. If you only need something portable that packs away in the boot, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rvessentials.com.au\/products\/rv-essentials-foldable-caravan-step\"\u003efoldable caravan step\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look, but for a permanent setup on a taller van a fixed double is hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminium steps on a steel frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two treads are aluminium and the folding frame is steel, so it's light to handle but still solid underfoot. It's finished in powder-coated black, which suits the darker checker plate and blacked-out fittings a lot of newer vans are running. The whole thing weighs around 8 kg, so it's easy to hold up while you bolt it on and it barely adds to your rig weight. It carries a maximum static load rating of 200 kg, which leaves plenty in reserve for adults and gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFully manual, nothing to go wrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no motor and no wiring in this step. You pull it out by hand when you set up camp and fold it away before you head off. Plenty of caravanners prefer it that way. There's nothing to wire in, nothing drawing off your batteries, and nothing electrical to pack it in halfway around the country. A pair of springs takes most of the effort out of folding it up and pulling it back down, and keeps it sitting steady once it's out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrip when it's wet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth treads have a non-slip rubber surface, so you keep good grip with wet feet, thongs or muddy boots. The steps are nice and wide too, which helps you feel planted rather than perched on the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFolds up for the road\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it's time to move on, the two steps fold up flat under the doorway. Folded, it sits about 371 mm out from the mount and stands about 280 mm high, so it tucks in neatly for travel. Open, it reaches about 693 mm out with a total drop of roughly 324 mm across the two treads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes and mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a good look at the dimension drawings in the image gallery before you buy, because they're the best guide to whether it'll suit your van. The main numbers are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall width:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 540 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach when open:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 693 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal drop when open:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 324 mm across the two steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolded projection:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 371 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolded height:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 280 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a bolt-on step and the mounting bolts are included. The mounting rail has a row of round and slotted holes to suit 12 mm bolts, and the slots give you a bit of room to line it up as you fit it. Before you drill anything, make sure the mount is strong enough to take the load, and check there's clearance underneath for the steps to fold up and drop down without fouling. If you're handy under a van you can fit it yourself, otherwise any caravan repairer will have it on quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it suit your van?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a lot of caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes, but it won't fit every van on the road, so please don't assume it will. Measure the spot where you want it to go and compare that against the open and folded sizes above. If you're not sure, send us a message before you order and we'll help you work it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's not much to it. Give it a rinse after a dusty or salty trip and let it dry before you fold it away. Every now and then, check the mounting and pivot bolts are still tight and keep the moving joints clean. Do that and it'll keep folding smoothly for years. It comes with a 1-year warranty, so if something isn't right, get in touch and we'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RV Essentials Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52772866425144,"sku":"BL_DBL_MAN","price":291.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/1984\/5432\/files\/black-double-caravan-step-folding-mechanism.png?v=1786771388","url":"https:\/\/rvessentials.co.nz\/products\/black-double-manual-caravan-step","provider":"RV Essentials Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}