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Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #25 –
Quote from: JohnFitz –
I believe that square pattern in your photo is made by Johnsonite...
Looks to me like a Roppe tread design.  See my link in Reply #22.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
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Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #26 –
I removed our step, sandblasted it, spray galvanized it, used Summit black frame paint and then tapped all holes including the hinge and installed stainless button head cap screws. The pop rivets on the hinge are under preforming in this application.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #27 –

I did the same as Pierce, only had mine powder coated gloss black.  Worked out great, replaced all mounting hardware with stainless.  Mine was not as rusted away as the pictures from Peter Dickson, (dicksop).  The same person sand blasted as did the powder coat.  He said he had to be careful to not remove too much steel material when he sand blasted, as it definitely was not just surface rust.

Other products used:  3M Safety-Walk Reflective Tread, 6-in by 24-in, 7768NA and to reseal the fiberglass cover to the step, Sikaflex 252 black.
Amazon.com: AP Products 017-90916 Sikaflex-252, Black: Automotive
and
Amazon.com: 3M Safety-Walk Reflective Tread, 6-in by 24-in, 7768NA: Home...

Pictures of before......
Shared album - John Lewis - Google Photos

And the finished result.

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Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
I have a Corian type solid surfacing for my entry steps and one is cracked.  I would like to refurbish it with the style shown on one of the photos above.  Any idea where I can get the material, or would I have to go to FOT?  I reposted the photo of the steps I would like to have.
I bought that step material from FOT a few years ago.

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #29 –
Looks good. I have a new power coat oven (used restaurant range) so it would have fit. The step is really thick and very heavy. I can't imagine any kind of sandblaster effecting it. Your cap screws have a nice touch. Can't understand why they didn't put drain holes in the glass.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #30 –
Is there a hinge available that can be bought to replace the old one on the entry step?
 I had heard that FT does not have these anymore
Peter
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #31 –
I would talk to FT Parts before concluding they don't have them or can't get them.  At the very least they should be able to refer you to their source.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #32 –
Measure for the thickness, width and length and then search Amazon or Ebay for stainless piano hinges. This is not a hinge unique to Foretravels, it's just off the shelf. If you find one that is too long, easy to shorten it.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #33 –
Hinges are widely used in marine, aircraft, rv and more.
1999 U270 40 #5518
USN. USPS.

Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #34 –
To make the step wouldn't be hard and as has been said the hinge should be easy to find.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #35 –
The Roppe tread pattern can be slippery especially with wet shoes. I wish the steps weren't so narrow.  I normally go up sideways but sometimes coming out I forget.  I'm looking for something to put over them for better slip protection. 
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Re: Entry Step Refurb

Reply #36 –

We used these on aircraft all weather treads

6"x30" Stair Treads Non-Slip Outdoor Tape – (10-Pack) Black Anti-Slip Strips...

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