Who's fallen out their Motorhome?

wildebus said:
I saw the Milenco grab handle and it looks good and half the price, but I am going to go with the Fiamma one as a key difference is the Fiamma one is a locking security bar as well (I don't believe the Milenco one has a keyed lock option?).

I need to do some measuring to decide if it is the 31 or 45 version I need to buy, but will be getting from Jackson's Leisure as better price than eBay or Amazon. (Probably call them tomorrow to ask for a account discount as well ;)

I was using a folding step (very strong metal one that I already had) for a couple of years whilst I didn't fix the electric one and that was good. However ... It did move around side to side as it was not secured at all, which I think is a big advantage of the electric fitted ones. occasionally I make it the best of both by putting the folding step UNDER the extended electric one (it happens to be just the right height) and then I have a step that doesn't shift side to side OR go down and move as you step on it.


I was replying on a thread about Lochore on WC, and that thread and this thread combined to remind me of the last time I was there ... And someone fell out their friends motorhome coming down the steps! He really did hurt himself as well, it was not a fall down and get up moment, so it is a "there but the grace of God" situation more often then it should - or needs to - be. Remembering that event confirmed to me a handle is a good idea!
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That's what we have, the locking one...

Small Security 31 Hand Rail - Milenco, Europe's leading manufacturer of award winning caravan products

www.milenco.com
 
Penny13 said:
Yep, backwards with a bowl full of washing up landed on Rons car and dented it 😂🤣😂 I was ok though 😂😂🤣
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that's the main thing (y)

and I am sure Ron agreed :whistle:
 
wildebus said:
This is something that concerns me, I have to say. This is why I like (when I remember) to use the folding step under the electric one.

This is the one I have - bought it to use with my T4 Van but used it on all of them since. (it makes a handy little stool to sit on as well when doing stuff lower down or a bit of gardening :) )
Other vans could differ, but when folded it fits perfectly into the hab door step recess so doesn't get in the way at all when not in used
kampa-folding-caravan-step.jpg

"The Kampa Folding Steel Step has a platform size of 50cm x 26cm and a platform height of 26cm when open and designed to take a maximum load of 150kg. The legs of the step incorporate a safe locking system."

FWIW, when it is not in the Van (which is most of the time by far), it just lives on the driveway and never taken inside and it is still in perfect condition (apart from a little dent from when I bounced a big wheel and tyre combo on it taking the wheel out the van. silly thing to do :( )
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I have that very same step and find it much better than the normal single steps as you say it folds neatly away we have fastened a rubber backed carpet to the top of ours for the dogs.
 
The Milenco one seems quite pricey compared to the usually more expensive Fiamma products?
e.g.
www.jacksonsleisure.com

Fiamma Security Door Handle 31 & 46 for Caravans and Motorhomes

Reliable and stable handle, which locks in place across your door for added security. Also folds out for use as a handle for easier entry. Fast Delivery!
www.jacksonsleisure.com www.jacksonsleisure.com
(the large 46cm version is £10 more).
 
We had an auto retractable step on our Autosleeper Amethyst.
We had a friend Bill, with a leaky ballcock.
After a few social drinks, he had to make a sudden exit.
6 times out of 10, he'd not remember the switch, usually due to an impending knicker flood.
We took to shouting ," Geronimo .!! " .
As he shuffled to the door.
Poor old chap, lives in Morecambe now.
Incontinence, is not classed as abnormal, there.
 
nabsim said:
Mine is a locking Milenco with the internal fitting kit, wasn't sure til I saw the post above, mine is the bigger one and locks back against the van side, out to use as an entry aide or across the door to stop it being opened. Don't use it against the door usually though as less damage to repair if someone want in if its easier

Large Security 41 Hand Rail - Milenco, Europe's leading manufacturer of award winning caravan products

www.milenco.com
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Thinking about it, we also have the larger one too and not the small one I linked to earlier.
 
Fiamma 46 (larger version) Security Handle ordered from Jackson Leisure. :)
unfortunately no trade discount available, but it is cheaper than any other supplier I use, so that is ok. (y)
It is also in stock, which is not the case mostly at Amazon.
 
I vividly remember Lotusanne doing a face plant out of the door of her old Autosleeper late one night a few years back at Druridge Bay.

No alcohol involved - honestly yer Honour! Cross fingers and hope to die …😳🤣 🤪
 
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