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    Wet steps

    Our rig has 2 awnings. The forward one does not cover the entrance door much, in fact the entrance door grab-bar is not under the awning at all. Rain falls into the gap between awnings, hits the grab bar and splashes all over the steps. We did change the grab-bar position but keep moving it back each time we use steps. I thought about a piece of plexiglass (as a deflector) but worry it might be forgotten when closing awning in middle of night during high wind; or perhaps when leaving a campsite. We need a better solution. Ideas ?
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    We use the Camco 42925 Gray Mildew-Resistant 18" Wrap Around RV Step Rug on our steps. Keeps them from being slippery when wet, some dirt out of the trailer, and also helps with the pooch from slipping off the steps when getting in the trailer.
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    Thanx Jim. We considered that but our steps fold into doorway and whatever is on them will shake loose and fall into our rig once it dries. This is one big negative for these steps.

    Quote Originally Posted by trailrydr View Post
    We use the Camco 42925 Gray Mildew-Resistant 18" Wrap Around RV Step Rug on our steps. Keeps them from being slippery when wet, some dirt out of the trailer, and also helps with the pooch from slipping off the steps when getting in the trailer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wudwork View Post
    Thanx Jim. We considered that but our steps fold into doorway and whatever is on them will shake loose and fall into our rig once it dries. This is one big negative for these steps.
    Oh man, didnt realize you had the kind that fold into the coach.....

    Just spitballing here... maybe make some small weep holes on your steps so water can run thru or off? Wouldn't keep the rain from hitting them, but would allow the water to have a way to leave the surface.

    Another idea could be a door awning. Heres one I found just poking around the net..

    https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/p...-the-door.html

    Saw other ones too that might work for your purpose.
    Last edited by trailrydr; 06-01-2022 at 06:08 PM.
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    We did look at door awnings but found they would have to straddle over an existing arm and only IF that awning was angled toward gap between awnings would rain water run off towards slide. Also, the arms for the door awning dictate how open the door can be. I might end up with weep holes in the steps but they are damp and really need to be bone dry before closing up into rig. Frustrating.......

    Quote Originally Posted by trailrydr View Post
    Oh man, didnt realize you had the kind that fold into the coach.....

    Just spitballing here... maybe make some small weep holes on your steps so water can run thru or off? Wouldn't keep the rain from hitting them, but would allow the water to have a way to leave the surface.

    Another idea could be a door awning. Heres one I found just poking around the net..

    https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/p...-the-door.html

    Saw other ones too that might work for your purpose.
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    You can tie a large golf sized umbrella to the handle as a temporary fix
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    Excellent idea, something I never considered. Worth trying ...

    Quote Originally Posted by WhittleBurner View Post
    You can tie a large golf sized umbrella to the handle we a temporary fix
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    Quote Originally Posted by wudwork View Post
    Excellent idea, something I never considered. Worth trying ...
    Wish I could take credit, it something us early day 303 RLS GDers started doing between the awning and dining slide. Simple but effective. If it's windy and pouring we don't leave the awning out.. run fast !
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    As Marcy referenced, here's a thread with a picture of the umbrella from Rob in his post #1 on their 303.

    https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...light=umbrella

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    Quote Originally Posted by wudwork View Post
    Our rig has 2 awnings. The forward one does not cover the entrance door much, in fact the entrance door grab-bar is not under the awning at all. Rain falls into the gap between awnings, hits the grab bar and splashes all over the steps. We did change the grab-bar position but keep moving it back each time we use steps. I thought about a piece of plexiglass (as a deflector) but worry it might be forgotten when closing awning in middle of night during high wind; or perhaps when leaving a campsite. We need a better solution. Ideas ?
    You might also try a Jeep bikini topper used when wheeling off road with the top down. Most will both shade and be rain resistant from above. It ties on to the roll bars and can be taken on and off fairly simply.

    A small one could be used and tied off as an extension between the 2 awnings arms or even with some suction cups attached to the slide out or trailer side..

    Unfortunately, like an umbrella it would require to be removed after use too.
    Last edited by trailrydr; 06-03-2022 at 08:57 AM.
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