Adding a step (slide out or pull down) to Adria 670SLT Matrix (1 Viewer)

[MisterB]

has anyone added a pull put stop to their Adria coachbuilt? because of the stairwell, there doesnt appear to be anywhere to connect an additional step underneath to the actual chassis. its a little awkward at times and i though having a slide out or pull down step might solve the issue, but there doesnt appear to be anywhere to fix to? it also has a plastic trim in the stairwell, which looks quite tricky to remove as it looks like the fly screen was added afterwards so that may have to be removed? even then though, the step would potentially only be fitted to the aluminium floor well so im not sure how much stress would be placed on the stairwell by a cantilever force of a step ??

if anyone has a coachbuilt adria and can offer any advice as to whether it is possible and how its done then please let me know, thanks

your reward will be waiting in heavan for when you arrive ..... (whichever heaven it is you will be arriving at !)

 

[MisterB]

 

[Phill D]

I have a 670 slt coral, as far as I can see you would likely add another 100mm minimum to the bottom of the access step. If it were me I would be concerned That additional depth below the entrance step will very likely come into contact with many a sleeping policeman.
It would certainly significantly reduce your ground clearance.

 

[Kups]

has anyone added a pull put stop to their Adria coachbuilt? because of the stairwell, there doesnt appear to be anywhere to connect an additional step underneath to the actual chassis. its a little awkward at times and i though having a slide out or pull down step might solve the issue, but there doesnt appear to be anywhere to fix to? it also has a plastic trim in the stairwell, which looks quite tricky to remove as it looks like the fly screen was added afterwards so that may have to be removed? even then though, the step would potentially only be fitted to the aluminium floor well so im not sure how much stress would be placed on the stairwell by a cantilever force of a step ??

if anyone has a coachbuilt adria and can offer any advice as to whether it is possible and how its done then please let me know, thanks

your reward will be waiting in heavan for when you arrive ..... (whichever heaven it is you will be arriving at !)

Our 2020 Coral SLT has a built in electrical step. Switch next to the door. See photos.
One of our owners club members has a Thule pull out step for sale might be suitable. Scroll down the page to view. https://www.clubadria.co.uk/forsale-wanted.php

 

[Guigsy]

Mine is a Fiat chassis and not a true double floor. The bottom step is well below the floor level. I looked at getting a step and I think I'd need to fabricate a frame to support it.

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[Kups]

Mine is a Fiat chassis and not a true double floor. The bottom step is well below the floor level. I looked at getting a step and I think I'd need to fabricate a frame to support it.

We occasionally use a folding step when the auto levellers leave us with a higher gap. One like this.

Brunner Alu Go Step NG - Homestead Caravans

The high quality Brunner Alu Go Step NG is a very stable step with 4 folding legs and large non-slip surface, for caravans, motorhomes and home use.

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[Orion]

Yes, installed a Thule drop down step on our Adria Compact recently. More details on this thread:

Thule 12v Step Installation - Wiring Query

Just installed it to our 72 plate Adria Compact on the Fiat Ducato 160 base. Physical installation went swimmingly as there is a pre-drilled aluminium tray with side angles already fitted as part of the O/E door entrance - just had the hassle of removing the complete fly screen assembly and...

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No problem with ground clearance and it’s a boon when parking on a slope with the levellers deployed.

 

[MisterB]

We occasionally use a folding step when the auto levellers leave us with a higher gap. One like this.

Brunner Alu Go Step NG - Homestead Caravans

The high quality Brunner Alu Go Step NG is a very stable step with 4 folding legs and large non-slip surface, for caravans, motorhomes and home use.

www.homesteadcaravans.co.uk

we actually use the levelling blocks (still in the bag) so we dont have to carry extra stuff, its just that on a motorhome that costs a lot of money, i dont want to be getting steps out of the lockers etc. i want one thats fitted to the motorhome. a pull out cantilevered step is unlikely to fit, so it really needs to be a slide out step, but its working out how to fix it.

at the moment i am leaning towards having to remove the fly screens before i can remove the plastic step 'shroud'. then adding reinforcing plates into the footwell before fixing a slide out step - but that all depends on how strong the stepwell is fitted to the chassis

it looks like not many people have even considered it, perhaps when the 'working class' all return home, i might get some more suggestions

 

[Phill D]

Yes, installed a Thule drop down step on our Adria Compact recently. More details on this thread:

Thule 12v Step Installation - Wiring Query

Just installed it to our 72 plate Adria Compact on the Fiat Ducato 160 base. Physical installation went swimmingly as there is a pre-drilled aluminium tray with side angles already fitted as part of the O/E door entrance - just had the hassle of removing the complete fly screen assembly and...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

No problem with ground clearance and it’s a boon when parking on a slope with the levellers deployed.

That’s a nice job

 

[Guigsy]

Mine is a Fiat chassis and not a true double floor. The bottom step is well below the floor level. I looked at getting a step and I think I'd need to fabricate a frame to support it.

I don't have much to hang a step off of.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

We have a similar door on our autoquest and found that a loose step that we can put out suits us very well. When not in use it sits in the doorway. It's a metal frame with a rubber sheet ontop.its just slightly lower than our bottom step but stepping onto it takes you out of the doorway.
Try one first before you make any alterations.

 

[MisterB]

Quick update if anyone is considering adding an electric step to their Adria.

well, i went ahead and fitted an electric step and the only opinion that matters (apparently ) is the person who now finds it easier to get in and out, im not convinced its made that much difference ,,,, but i am sure if we were using levelling blocks, then it would come into its own!

it was an easy install to be honest in terms of fitting the step, i had to remove the fly screen first before removing the plastic step insert. it was fixed in with adhesive, so i took my time removing it.

Adria in their wisdom had already pre drilled the fixing holes, so that made it really easy. I ended up running a cable from the battery compartment to provide a 12v feed. I originally tried the pump 12v feed connector block, but after a few in and outs of the step, it returned an error on the control panel, so rather than mess around i decided to run a separate cable. it also allowed me to run a new D+ aswell. I ran the cable under the motorhome in a plastic conduit and also used the same conduit to run additional cables.

the up/down switch was installed alongside the existing light switches so it looks as original as i could make it