Foot apertures (1 Viewer)

[Flook]

Silly question, where are the foot apertures and what do they look like???

I have holes in the lower section of the front for fog lamps, are these what you mean, they look like the plastic front will break if stood on. Or am i I being a bit of a doh

 

[glenn2926]

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of a foot aperture. Can you explain what it is please?

 

[Clickem]

We had a Transit that had a foot step at each side, at the front, below the bonnet

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[Flook]

Glenn, just been reading on MHF "What do you clean your windscreen with". Foot apertures are mentioned on page 2, and I thought are those the holes for fog lamps or have I missed something, or am I having a doh moment

 

[glenn2926]

Glenn, just been reading on MHF "What do you clean your windscreen with". Foot apertures are mentioned on page 2, and I thought are those the holes for fog lamps or have I missed something, or am I having a doh moment

Ahh. The steps in the bumper. I don’t think the ones on mine are strong enough to stand in. It’s only a plastic bumper. I just stand on top of the wheel to clean the screen.

 

[Sandancers]

Ahh. The steps in the bumper. I don’t think the ones on mine are strong enough to stand in. It’s only a plastic bumper. I just stand on top of the wheel to clean the screen.

The Ford ones even have a metal plate in-built, they are certainly designed to stand on !

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[marchie]

We had a Transit that had a foot step at each side, at the front, below the bonnet

I had a pair of the apertures in the front bumper of my VW LT35 LWB HR white van. Useful for cleaning the roof over the cab, to give an impression that everything was clean externally, but slightly precarious maintaining a hand hold and swinging an extending van wash brush concurrently ... More than one unscheduled descent made under a panoply of soap bubbles and warm water ...

Steve

 

[Flook]

I do the same Glenn, stand on the wheels, but, the holes there are they actually made for standing on. I weigh in at an astounding 10stone 7lbs, was around 12stone about a year back shows what CKD can do for one huh,.

 

[glenn2926]

I do the same Glenn, stand on the wheels, but, the holes there are they actually made for standing on. I weigh in at an astounding 10stone 7lbs, was around 12stone about a year back shows what CKD can do for one huh,.

I’ve just been and had a look. They are definitely stronger than I thought. I am now thinking about cutting some of the sticky backed emery paper stuff I got for the side steps to put in. It should make it less slippery.

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[Flook]

Ge back with some photo's Glenn, and how you get on using it as a step

 

[Minxy]

Ge back with some photo's Glenn, and how you get on using it as a step

... or in other words ... you do it first so if you crack it or come a cropper I'll know not to do the same!

 

[TinaLes]

Any pictures available guys, what front end are we talking about, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen or Ford.
Thanks.
LES

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[Minxy]

Any pictures available guys, what front end are we talking about, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen or Ford.
Thanks.
LES

It'll be a Fiat/Peugeot/Citroen at a guess.

 

[Landy Andy]

Foot hole.

 

[tonyidle]

Why not simply use an extending brush?

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[Brains]

On the 2006-2019 Mercedes Sprinter it's a central one, above the number plate

 

[bigtwin]

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of a foot aperture. Can you explain what it is please?

When I read the title, I took it to be referring to shoes!

Ian

 

[Minxy]

When I read the title, I took it to be referring to shoes!

Ian

I thought he was referring to his mush!

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[Two on Tour]

I use a wheel step for getting close up and personal with our windscreen.

 

[Flook]

Minxy, you're right see how others do it then copy. But if it fails I have lost nothing

 

[Flook]

Andy same as mine, although mine is a Peugeot. It does not look very strong to hold much weight though. So if I try it and it breaks can I come back to you and ask if you would reimburse me the cost.

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[Flook]

Being a 5"6" tall midget I use a step ladder to gain access to the top of the wheel, then use my swizzle arms to clean the screen and the underside of the cab cover

 

[Geo]

I use a wheel step for getting close up and personal with our windscreen.

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Are they not noisy at motorway speeds

 

[Flook]

Nah, they are a step ahead

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[Landy Andy]

Andy same as mine, although mine is a Peugeot. It does not look very strong to hold much weight though. So if I try it and it breaks can I come back to you and ask if you would reimburse me the cost.

I’m a 6’3” weight lifter and it can take my weight, so if yours fails it must be because it’s rubbish French stuff not Italian quality.

Hahaha

The foot hole is just above the front crash beam I think from memory, although I have used it, I still find it easier to stand on top of the front tyres.

 

[Guigsy]

On my old van, I always just stood on the tyre and tried not to pull the wing mirrors off! Too late, now, I'm in the process of swapping it for an a-class.

 

[Speve]

I just have a small plastic hop up stool always take it on trips anyway.

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[marchie]

... or in other words ... you do it first so if you crack it or come a cropper I'll know not to do the same!

Just washed Brunhilde for the first time. The Foot Apertures look to be decorative rather than load bearing, so used the wee twin step decorating stepladder and S-T-R-E-T-C-H with the soap laden squeegee. Having only on street parking on the A921 made cleaning the road facing side an interesting experience. I couldn't tell you what colour adrenalin is; but I CAN tell you what colour it isn't ...

Steve

 

[gus-lopez]

As stated the Ford Transit ones are built in to the front chassis rail & infilled with stainless steel base plates punched upwards that give great grip. They need to as the bonnet slopes back steeply & if they didn't as you lean forward the bonnet would take your legs out- Mine are covered now by the bull bar tubing.

 

[Flook]

I’m a 6’3” weight lifter and it can take my weight, so if yours fails it must be because it’s rubbish French stuff not Italian quality.

Hahaha

The foot hole is just above the front crash beam I think from memory, although I have used it, I still find it easier to stand on top of the front tyres.

Andy the fronts are moulded in either Italy or France, take your pick

I used to be a weight lifter, I used to lift 5lb bags of potatoes, done that for months, then I was told to fill the bags with potatoes

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