Step needed for a trailer any ideas ???

[brough74]

My father in law who is getting on a bit (74) currently transports his quad around on an Ifor williams euro light trailer (wheels underneath), and uses a pair of ramps to get it on and off the only downside is that the trailer is only about 6" wider than the bike. So he struggles to get down the side after an issue with his leg, so i was thinking of a fold out step or something bolted underneath, near the wheel. Then it would be out of the way when its not required thus keeping the trailer narrow.

But im struggling to find something suitible as it needs to be about 16"- 18" long when folded out and it would be better if it locked in position.

So has any one any ideas or links to products ideally in the UK

[951TSE]

I've seen transit minibuses with electric side steps for the side passenger door, perhaps a breakers would be a good place to start? Alternatively a quick search produces this website:

http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/shopuk/steps.htm

The number in the descriptions appear to be length in millimetres, not cheap though.

[abbotsmike]

Go and speak to a local blacksmith/fabrication/engineering shop. They could well be able to make you something, probably for not a lot of money.

[The Moose]

Step from the back of a landrover?

[The Moose]

Step from the back of a landrover?

[Simon Gregg]

Something like this? http://www.buyersproducts.com/truck-trailer-hardwa...

[Spare tyre]

Light weight plastic DIY steps?

Keep it simple