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Ramp Door Patio

Mike_LA
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My current project is building the ramp door patio railings and step. I'm about 90% done and figured I'd post a pic of it. I'll add more pics during the progress.

In the pic below, I'm test fitting the railings.



It's being built similar to the Lippert design. It will be able to be set-up quickly and locked into place; and also fold away into the transport position easily.
I elected to build adjustable door jacks instead of using cable to support the ramp door.

Click here & scroll to the bottom of the page for more pics.
Mike
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2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC/LBZ Duramax
2017 Hyper Lite XLR 26HFS


Previous Trailers:
2003 Aerolite 24RK
2006 Rockwood 3115SS TT
2006 Rockwood 8283SS FW
2005 Jayco Talon ZX24E
2012 Sunnybrook 26FBS
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Mike_LA
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Hey, folks.
I worked a bit more on my ramp door patio project today. I finished applying bed-liner to the railings; and installed and adjusted the setup position locks. I took measurements for the screen material to be hemmed to fit onto the railings. I already have the screen material. I'm hoping I can get a local upholstery shop to sew them.

Below is the locking assembly I made to lock the railing into the set-up position.

The assembly is held in place with 2 thumbscrews that got through the door, into barrel nuts.

Below is the locking assembly in place. It's hard to see in the photo, but the 2 locking mechanisms are held together by the black 2" plate-bar.


Here, the railing is locked into place. I'll make a foot operated pedal to unlock it. The pedal will be attached to the small "L" shaped lever at the lower left of the locking mechanism. These locks are aftermarket automotive door locks.


Except for the gate and steps, it's in the assembled position.

I'll work on an access door later. We're leaving for a 5 day camping trip this Thursday, so I have to begin loading the trailer tomorrow.

Here's a shot from the opposite side.


Another look at the adjustable door jacks.


I quit working on this for now. We'll be camping for the next two weekends, so I'll continue on this project after Thanksgiving weekend.

Thanks for looking.
Mike
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2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC/LBZ Duramax
2017 Hyper Lite XLR 26HFS


Previous Trailers:
2003 Aerolite 24RK
2006 Rockwood 3115SS TT
2006 Rockwood 8283SS FW
2005 Jayco Talon ZX24E
2012 Sunnybrook 26FBS

dedmiston
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Halmfamily wrote:
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Hi Folks. Just a reminder that the Forum Rules prohibit wanted and for sale posts. Keep it to PMs please.

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My apologies for trying to help a fellow RV'r out. I didn't realize I had posted in an offensive way. Thanks for removing my post.


It's fine. No harm, no foul.

Cheers,
Dave

2014 RAM 3500 Diesel 4x4 Dually long bed. B&W RVK3600 hitch โ€ข 2015 Crossroads Elevation Homestead Toy Hauler ("The Taj Mahauler") โ€ข <\br >Toys:

  • 18 Can Am Maverick x3
  • 05 Yamaha WR450
  • 07 Honda CRF250X
  • 05 Honda CRF230
  • 06 Honda CRF230

dedmiston
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ORbiker wrote:
dedmiston wrote:
Hi Folks. Just a reminder that the Forum Rules prohibit wanted and for sale posts. Keep it to PMs please.

Thanks.


I have no idea what you are talking about.

There is nothing for sale in this thread.


Not any more. ๐Ÿ˜‰

2014 RAM 3500 Diesel 4x4 Dually long bed. B&W RVK3600 hitch โ€ข 2015 Crossroads Elevation Homestead Toy Hauler ("The Taj Mahauler") โ€ข <\br >Toys:

  • 18 Can Am Maverick x3
  • 05 Yamaha WR450
  • 07 Honda CRF250X
  • 05 Honda CRF230
  • 06 Honda CRF230

Halmfamily
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dedmiston wrote:
Hi Folks. Just a reminder that the Forum Rules prohibit wanted and for sale posts. Keep it to PMs please.

Thanks.


My apologies for trying to help a fellow RV'r out. I didn't realize I had posted in an offensive way. Thanks for removing my post.
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ORbiker
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dedmiston wrote:
Hi Folks. Just a reminder that the Forum Rules prohibit wanted and for sale posts. Keep it to PMs please.

Thanks.


I have no idea what you are talking about.

There is nothing for sale in this thread.
Backpacker and tent camper all my life. Motorcycle trips with a tent too 1978 to Present. 2016 Grand Design 380TH as of 10-29-2015. Now a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude as of 3-16-19. 10-19-18-traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 Long Box.

dedmiston
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Hi Folks. Just a reminder that the Forum Rules prohibit wanted and for sale posts. Keep it to PMs please.

Thanks.

2014 RAM 3500 Diesel 4x4 Dually long bed. B&W RVK3600 hitch โ€ข 2015 Crossroads Elevation Homestead Toy Hauler ("The Taj Mahauler") โ€ข <\br >Toys:

  • 18 Can Am Maverick x3
  • 05 Yamaha WR450
  • 07 Honda CRF250X
  • 05 Honda CRF230
  • 06 Honda CRF230

Mike_LA
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ORbiker,
Yes. I'm familiar with the type you have.

We had the cables on our last TH, but didn't care for them. Of course, we didn't have the patio deck railing option.

I had previously planned to add the cables. I did purchased the railing corner mounts and the cable attaching links from Lippert, but decided on building the ramp-door jacks instead.

Below is a pic of our Jayco Talon with ramp-door patio cables.
Mike
--------------------------------------------------------
2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC/LBZ Duramax
2017 Hyper Lite XLR 26HFS


Previous Trailers:
2003 Aerolite 24RK
2006 Rockwood 3115SS TT
2006 Rockwood 8283SS FW
2005 Jayco Talon ZX24E
2012 Sunnybrook 26FBS

ORbiker
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Here is a few pics of our 2016 380TH Grand Design.





This is the fold up model verse the swing in model. It also has the cable supports.
Backpacker and tent camper all my life. Motorcycle trips with a tent too 1978 to Present. 2016 Grand Design 380TH as of 10-29-2015. Now a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude as of 3-16-19. 10-19-18-traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 Long Box.

RideSlow
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Very nice.
2007 Dodge Ram QC 4x4 6.7 CTD 3500 SRW
2014 Stealth AK2612 TH
2004 HD Ultra Classic