Handicapped trailer step... update

[ibfestus]

I posted about this several weeks ago and received some mighty fine responses. Thanks for all the help.

I purchased 2 steps from Cabelas and they work OK but I think they were too expensive for what they are ($75 ea.). I was in Harbor Freight Tools the other day and bought a spare tire carrier that bolts onto the side of the trailer's frame. While I was bolting it on the trailer, it occurred to me that if you mounted it on top of the frame instead of the side, and added a piece of 2X8 covered with carpet, it would be the perfect height to use as a step.

Going further, if you took two (or more) of those carriers, you could have a walkway however long you wanted! The price is also very attractive. I had a coupon and paid less than $15! For less than $20 and a piece of scrap 2X?, you can have a step that is sturdy enough for even an old fat fart like me.

The height may not work with your outfit but turns out it is perfect for mine.

[ifish4redd]

pics?

["G"]

pictures please

[bwomack_29]

yeah pics please, ive seen this older man in a bass boat that it takes all hes got to get in or outta his boat and id like to do this for him. i dont even know his name but for some reason he thinks my name is wilson... lol. when im fishing close to the boat ramp and see him drive up i make my way to the shore and he aalways greets me the same old way, " hey wilson whatcha want" and i always tell him that i want him to get in his boat safely and ill back him in the water and he says yep same story just a different day. it just puts a smile on my face to see that guy pullin in a nice slab

[muzzy125acc]

Contact Terry at Cumberland Crappie (606) 425-7151 He can help you out with a step.

[ibfestus]

Sorry guys but as I said, I put the Cabela's step on my trailer and used the spare tire carrier as a spare tire carrier. I could post a pic of the spare tire on the trailer... but I'm not sure that would help. Here is a link to the one Cabela's sells. Just imagine what it would look like if you mounted it on top of the frame and instead of a tire you bolted a carpeted 2X6 step where the tire would be. Simple... right?

Cabela's: Trailer Spare Tire Carrier

[tnriverluver]

I have two of the Cabelas $75 steps, one on each boat trailer, and yes they are expensive for what they are but they are extremely well built and the finish appears to be very durable. I am happy with mine. Also have the Cabelas spare tire carrier.

[yikess]

I have the Cabelas step as well and it works fine. I receive nice comments about it all the time when folks at the ramp see me trailering my Deep V by myself and NEVER get my feet wet.

[wilbur]

C,mon Yikess you aint foolin no one, We all know you can walk on water.

[yikess]

Shhhhhh, Wilber we're talking steps here not my water walking.