My Side tent and factory step (SOLUTION)

Dalehelman · April 2018

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 · April 2018

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

Sharon_is_SAM · April 2018

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 · April 2018

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.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021717/uploads/editor/xq/hcn4m4b5vy3a.jpg

Dalehelman · April 2018

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

ericnliz · April 2018

@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 · April 2018

My solution is like Scott’s

Verna · April 2018

Great job, @Dalehelman!

Dalehelman · April 2018

Verna said:

Great job, @Dalehelman!

Seems someone sold me a tent.

Homebodyatheart · April 2018

Verna · April 2018

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

Dalehelman · April 2018

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

Verna · April 2018

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

ericnliz · April 2018

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

Sharon_is_SAM · April 2018

@Dalehelman, what is the black material?

Dalehelman · April 2018

SAM said:

@Dalehelman, what is the black material?

Nylon webbing used to stiffen and reinforce the opening.

My Side tent and factory step (SOLUTION)

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