My Side tent and factory step (SOLUTION)

Dalehelman

Has anyone come up with mod to the tent skirt that will allow the use of the factory pull out step? I would like not to have to carry a separate step. 

MortyandDottie

following...we just ordered our tent on Saturday. 

Sharon_is_SAM

Dale, the only thing I can think of is to alter the skirt.  Cut a 3 inch high rectangle flap the length of the step and pull the step through.  We carry the extra step too.

ScottG

Not an answer to your exact question, but here's a photo of the DIY skirt we use with our awning in bug country. It's basically what SAM described, but also features a Velcro flap that allows you to pull the skirt around the open step and then snug it up around the frame.

Not hard conceptually, but trying to do the cutting and sewing on the full tent might be challenging.

Dalehelman

@SAM
Thats kind of my thought as well. I was just wondering if anyone had done something like that. Thanks

ericnliz

@Dalehelman, The "flap" that covers the step is actually a separate piece that fits in the lower keder rail, with Velcro strips that fit the over the fender for the wheel well. I've pondered the same thing as you, and have only used my side tent twice, so I'll give it some more thought. If you come up with a solution in the mean time, let me know. I'm not as vertically challenged as are you, but it's still a pretty good leap for a well- seasoned guy without the step to assist getting in & out! (especially getting back out! ) @SAM's suggestion is one that I've thought of, but I don't have a means of sewing reinforcement material around the cut for the step which I'd want to do to keep the material from fraying. 

Dalehelman

My solution is like Scott’s

Verna

Great job, @Dalehelman!

Dalehelman

Verna said:

Great job, @Dalehelman!

Seems someone sold me a tent. 

Homebodyatheart

Verna

Yup, @Dalehelman, and I am so glad you are making use of it

Dalehelman

@Verna
I really didn’t know I needed it till I bought it.

Verna

@Dalehelman, and I just knew I didn’t need it, and I’m so happy it went to a great home

ericnliz

@Dalehelman, Nice job! I'll have to check it out closer to do a "retro" fit on mine!

Sharon_is_SAM

@Dalehelman, what is the black material?

Dalehelman

SAM said:

@Dalehelman, what is the black material?

Nylon webbing used to stiffen and reinforce the opening.