Tired of lifting my steps and dumping dirt into the trailer--so what i did

[ForBruce]

Nice mod, what did you use to cut the plate?

drew a straight line using a "white-out" pen (narrow line) and an angle grinder . Then sanded the cut smooth.

Yes i have used my leaf blower , but have to be careful i don't blow back into the trailer. No matter what method always had some "CRUMBS" falling off the top step ..hope it now stops

[Keebler]

I hear ya. Here is what I have to work with, as far as room to get the step down...and the Solid Steps were just not working....

I am envious of your "problem"! Nice set up; and it's clear that the Solid Steps are not viable. Mine sits in an open field.

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I am envious of your "problem"! Nice set up; and it's clear that the Solid Steps are not viable. Mine sits in an open field.

Thank you Keebler, it's definitely a tight fit. It was basically my only option though....detached garage on one side and road right-of-way/easement on the other side....but it does fit...just barely. I quickly learned after the first time I backed it into that area (many starts/stops/repositioning) that I needed a marker to line up the tires of the trailer for backing it in. That's what the RED paint line stripe is about on the concrete. There is another red line further back, to keep me on course. There isn't much room for error, so I take it slow and easy.

[Riverbug]

I am envious of your "problem"! Nice set up; and it's clear that the Solid Steps are not viable. Mine sits in an open field.

Is that one of those DIY kits? How is it held to the ground? Thinking maybe that's the way I should go, looks like a good setup.

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Is that one of those DIY kits? How is it held to the ground? Thinking maybe that's the way I should go, looks like a good setup.

No, it's not a DIY kit, although I guess if you have the equipment, manpower, and ladders etc, it could be done. If I remember correctly the company that put it up for me had like 5 guys here that day and it still took them approx. 5 1/2 hours...and that is an experienced team of guys doing it. It is 13' wide, with 13' tall legs, and 46' long. I also opted for the high wind version as we get some pretty good winds here in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. They also used the type of ground anchors that have the auger type heavy duty screw ins. Once they are in place, the bottom rails are then bolted to the anchors. I purchased this through Bulldogsteelstructures.com

[Scott'n'Wendy]

No, it's not a DIY kit,

I was thinking that looked like unistrut......

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I was thinking that looked like unistrut......

Definitely not unistrut. It's either 2" or 2 1/2" square galv. tubing...12ga material

[Riverbug]

No, it's not a DIY kit, although I guess if you have the equipment, manpower, and ladders etc, it could be done. If I remember correctly the company that put it up for me had like 5 guys here that day and it still took them approx. 5 1/2 hours...and that is an experienced team of guys doing it. It is 13' wide, with 13' tall legs, and 46' long. I also opted for the high wind version as we get some pretty good winds here in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. They also used the type of ground anchors that have the auger type heavy duty screw ins. Once they are in place, the bottom rails are then bolted to the anchors. I purchased this through Bulldogsteelstructures.com

Uh yeah, that would be a challenge to do DIY. Thanks for the info. Gives me some ideas though. I was waiting for a few years thinking about a fully enclosed structure but don't really want to spend that much on it since I just want to cover the trailer. Something for me to ponder...

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Uh yeah, that would be a challenge to do DIY. Thanks for the info. Gives me some ideas though. I was waiting for a few years thinking about a fully enclosed structure but don't really want to spend that much on it since I just want to cover the trailer. Something for me to ponder...

Well, even just a cover like I have isn't cheap, but it sure does protect the paint and roof a lot.

[Band1t]

Love hearing everyone's ideas and what works for them, as we all have something a little different. My trailer rarely moves so I went another route. porch has since been stained to match.