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Entrance steps on the GV

My 1987 29' GV has no entrance step. Why I have no idea, it's a big step to get in and out. Not a very safe idea on their part. I have to carry a small step stool and it's a pita for sure.

Was the step optional on the GV?

Has anyone added a electric step to theirs? I'm going too, maybe pick up some tips if you have.
Michael j
Livermore, Ca for now

1987  Grand Villa 2900 Rear Bath Front 460 Gas Engine.

Re: Entrance steps on the GV

Reply #1 –
I'm pretty sure the step was only on the upgrade models. I don't think my 93, U225 had a step and maybe even the U240 but the U280 and U300 both had an automatic step.
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Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

Re: Entrance steps on the GV

Reply #2 –
The grandvillas did not come with a step. Some people did add an electric step. It can be done and on your coach Michael, don't think there would be a problem with ground clearance as would be with the 36 or 40 foot models
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Entrance steps on the GV

Reply #3 –
Quote from: red tractor –
The grandvillas did not come with a step. Some people did add an electric step. It can be done and on your coach Michael, don't think there would be a problem with ground clearance as would be with the 36 or 40 foot models

Used to include a fold up open wire type step with a coach.


Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Entrance steps on the GV

Reply #4 –
Our U225 has no step and it is a bit of a lunge to get into the coach; we just carry a small wooden step that we place that also holds down the door mat (which we place on the ground adjacent to the door) when it's windy.

One less thing to fix....

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."
 

Re: Entrance steps on the GV

Reply #5 –
My 36 foot,  1989 Grand Villa has an Automatic step, Open the door and it comes out by itself, Underneath the Coach,
Cheers,
Brian,

Toys, 1989 Grand Villa, 36 foot, ORED with 300 Hp Cat. 2002 Gemini 34 foot Sailing Catamaran, 2006 Honda Super Blackbird 1100XX, 2002 ZR7 750 Kawasaki,
25 HP Chinese tractor and Backhoe,