Can you fit an Omnistep to front cab of motorhome
We are in the process of purchasing a Bessecar Motorhome, while I can access the van form the habitiation door without using a step, this is not always going to be convenient, as we will be travelling with our 2 dogs. I find the height of the cab to be quite high and difficult to access without having a step to get in, as my replacement knee restricts me. I am hoping to be able to take the van away on my own with my dogs so therefore a permanent step, such as an electric omnistep would be useful. Any help or suggestions with this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in anticipation,
Debbie
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It’s something we investigated for our Peugeot (same as the Fiat) and it seems very unlikely it can be fitted due to lack of underfloor space.
It’s too late for you now but the Mercedes Sprinter based MHs have lower access to the cab.
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something like this tread step might be ok, it's not cheap but provides fixed steps for both cab doors.
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That would do the job - at a price!
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I don't know where your habitation door is located debsdeb. Ours is just behind the cab. We put our Hymer MH on ramps for the first time the other day and OH was finding the hab door step a little high. She also finds the cab one difficult and prefers using the habitation door. I think we will put in a low plastic step for such eventualities. The affect of ramps was not really something we considered when buying it.
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I’d be tempted to look at a Land Rover folding step, the kind used in Defenders. You might have to get fitter to modify, and find some way of folding up and down once in cab, but might do the job. Or if you are alone, just use an ordinary caravan step, tie some thin rope to it, so that you can pull it in after you and dump it in other footwell. We used to carry a small footstool to get MIL into our 4x4s, worked a treat. 😁
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yes, I said it wasn't cheap, but it covers both sides of the van and how much for two Omnistore sliders?
a single manual at just over £100 or an electric one at £250-£320?
not cheap either.
What about a (nice) plastic caravan step?
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I’ve not checked the price of the sliding Omnistors as my findings suggested they wouldn’t fit.
Those you linked to certainly look the part, BB, but I’m not sure it would fit on the nearside as the AdBlue tank could well be in the way. The advantage over a sliding step is that no electrical work would be needed. They have a lot going for them - except price😋.
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yes they do, DD, I just didn't know about the viability for the 'normal' Sevel cab, although I'd expect the underpinnings to be the same.
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two Hymers, one Merc A class and one Sevel PVC....each with a similar side step.
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It was quite easy to fit an Omni step to a Sevel van (as in the older X250 pictured above) but then, in 2017 on the X290, they put a plastic AdBlue tank in the way on the nearside. If the OP has the X250, or non-AdBlue version, then there’s not a problem.
The wiring to allow automatic retraction on closing the door was a different matter - far from easy.
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ah, i now see the attraction of a rear washroom MH
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Hence I said "or non-AdBlue version".
As far as I am aware, Euro6 Fiat does not use AdBlue but Euro6 Peugeot does. My Pug certainly does.
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the Bessacarr mentioned in the OP will be on a Fiat base and won't use Ad Blue, so fitting the step may well be possible.
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It may, indeed, but it’s a no go for us. Still, we’ve got used to it now.
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didn't you tell us that earlier?
...and why.i was trying to un-confuse the OP whose model doesn't use Ad Blue.
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Heaven forbid that you ever repeat yourself, BB😖
I'll leave the OP in your 'expert' hands.
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It's the pickled onions.
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I fitted an electric omnistep to the front passenger door of my Ducato based Rapido A-Class, I'm sure I've seen ones for van fronts advertised too.
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