Re: Rotten Entry Step Reply #25 – October 27, 2011, 02:15:45 pm Good info Tim! Am I to understand that this Starboard stuff is structurally able to span the width of the step with no problem? Which thickness did you use? Is there Aluminum underneath the plywood that supports the step? I saw on their website that they have a non skid texture available and that is is also available in an Almond color (they call it fish white). I am wondering if this version of it could dispense with the vinyl cover altogether... Maybe replace all three steps with it.DonQuote from: Tim Fiedler – October 26, 2011, 11:00:48 pmTO Dave's Point - I had MOT use "King Starboard" when they repoaced the first step in my 2000 U-320 last year - link to find the material - King Starboard Plastic Sheet & Marine Lumber | Boat OutfittersSpendy, but will never rot. I had done my 1999 U-270 in treated plywood - suspect that will last as long as most own a coach. All of these coaches that have this style step will eventually need to be replaced. Quote Selected
Re: Rotten Entry Step Reply #26 – October 27, 2011, 03:32:29 pm Put the folding bottom step back in today and I did one mod that I have been wanting to do for a long time. It has always bugged me how the vinyl cover ends go all over the place. I put a couple of snaps in to hold them in place. Snap kit was around four dollars at Lowes. The screws were already there in the step well. All I had to do is attach the snaps and presto, no more aggravation. Here is a few photos. Mark Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Rotten Entry Step Reply #27 – October 27, 2011, 05:46:23 pm Thank you Mark for a creative fix to wandering hanging black vinyl step covers. Quote Selected
Re: Rotten Entry Step Reply #28 – October 27, 2011, 06:18:44 pm I've used the Grace product as well. It's great. If the Lowes or Home Depot don't have it, any roofing supply distributor should or at least be able to tell you who handles it in your town. Quote Selected
Re: Rotten Entry Step Reply #29 – October 27, 2011, 08:44:26 pm Nice job on the whole project Mark!DonQuote from: Mark Zettek – October 27, 2011, 03:32:29 pmPut the folding bottom step back in today and I did one mod that I have been wanting to do for a long time. It has always bugged me how the vinyl cover ends go all over the place. I put a couple of snaps in to hold them in place. Snap kit was around four dollars at Lowes. The screws were already there in the step well. All I had to do is attach the snaps and presto, no more aggravation. Here is a few photos. Mark Quote Selected
Re: Rotten Entry Step Reply #30 – October 27, 2011, 10:18:55 pm used 3/4 material - not sure how they installed - was done by MOT and i wasn't there. seems sturdy enough to walk on without any extra framing - but not sure if they added any or not.Tim Quote Selected
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