Under step storage

[Bob6548]

Afternoon everyone.
Have a Reflection 303RLS and I’ve been thinking about shoe storage.
the 2 steps up to the bedroom look like they would be good candidates to create some badly needed shoe storage.
I’ve had a brief look to see how the treads are attached because my thoughts are to cut the tread and hinge it.
I can’t believe I’m the first one to consider this but haven’t found any threads where it has been done.
1. What do you folks think of this?
2. Anyone able to give me a heads up on how the treads attached?
3. Anyone think of negatives to this?
Thanks in advance for reading.
Bob

[COReflection]

Afternoon everyone.
Have a Reflection 303RLS and I’ve been thinking about shoe storage.
the 2 steps up to the bedroom look like they would be good candidates to create some badly needed shoe storage.
I’ve had a brief look to see how the treads are attached because my thoughts are to cut the tread and hinge it.
I can’t believe I’m the first one to consider this but haven’t found any threads where it has been done.
1. What do you folks think of this?
2. Anyone able to give me a heads up on how the treads attached?
3. Anyone think of negatives to this?
Thanks in advance for reading.
Bob

Good post. I've been thinking about the same thing on mine. I would love more shoe storage options.

[JBill9694]

First step (excuse the pun) should be to remove the false wall aft of the pass through and see if the space under the steps is already being used for something.

[Country Campers]

This is what I did.


The second step needs to be removed first, access to the screws is from the back side, found by removing the panel in the pass thru storage. The first step has screws down thru the carpet covering, feel around and you can find the holes from installation. There may also be screws holding the first step at the back side, again accessible from the pass thru storage. Lift the second step up and out of the way and then you can rotate the first step for removal. I have thought about redoing this to add a center support.

Brian

[Country Campers]

Moved to interior/storage channel.

Brian

[Scott'n'Wendy]

I am thinking of doing something similar.
Here is a quote from another site. Owner has a 2018 303RLS
Maybe it will help you.

I removed the stairs, not the treads. Each step is built individually as a unit and then screwed down to the floor. I don’t think you can remove or work on the treads without removing the stairs. To remove the stairs, take the backing off from the pass through compartment. The screws that hold the stairs in place are accesssible from the pass through compartment with one exception. The front of the first stair (as you face it) is screwed down on an angle through the front of the riser. There is a hole in riser covered by the carpet that allows access to it. All are rather long square head screws. Once you have the individual stairs out, you can access the components of the step

[Bob6548]

Thanks to everyone who responded.
given me some ideas and where to look to start the process.
If and when I start this, I’ll be sure post pictures and be available if anyone wants to know what I did.
Appreciate the information.

[theboss17]

Any finished pictures of this? Thoughts about a support in the middle? Like to consider

[BR549]

Any finished pictures of this? Thoughts about a support in the middle? Like to consider

I just finished mine. The center support was part of the step frame and is actually off center. But that works - one side for size 11.5 and the other for smaller shoe size.

It is a tight fit. I was able to pull the entire bottom step assembly out but couldn’t get it to go back without first removing the tread from the frame. The tread was glued and screwed to the step frame. I didn’t have to remove the second step.

Found a matching stain color at Lowe’s. The color that matched mine was Oxford Brown. I got a sample can that was less than $5. I used the stain for the new frame I built for the end tables when I added a piano hinge to the table surface.

[Jlawles2]

Ah the beauty of "can't see it from my porch" construction. Have seen it too many times when I worked home construction.

Stain looks like a good close match.

[BR549]

Ah the beauty of "can't see it from my porch" construction. Have seen it too many times when I worked home construction.

I can’t say that I understand.

[Jerry J]

I just finished mine. The center support was part of the step frame and is actually off center. But that works - one side for size 11.5 and the other for smaller shoe size.

.

Looks Great. Did you put a board at the back of the step or is it still open to the pass-thru?

Jerry

[BR549]

Looks Great. Did you put a board at the back of the step or is it still open to the pass-thru?

Jerry

I removed the carpet from the piece of paneling that was the riser and stapled it with the finished side showing to the back of the step frame to close it off from the pass through.

[Jlawles2]

I can’t say that I understand.

Means the people building the units cannot see that the internal support is not centered once it leaves their area. Implying that "it's close enough and don't really care". I never cared for that mentality when I was doing carpentry work. Had to be right and even if covered I wanted things symmetrical and centered (made it easier for me later).

[COReflection]

I just finished mine. The center support was part of the step frame and is actually off center. But that works - one side for size 11.5 and the other for smaller shoe size.

It is a tight fit. I was able to pull the entire bottom step assembly out but couldn’t get it to go back without first removing the tread from the frame. The tread was glued and screwed to the step frame. I didn’t have to remove the second step.

Found a matching stain color at Lowe’s. The color that matched mine was Oxford Brown. I got a sample can that was less than $5. I used the stain for the new frame I built for the end tables when I added a piano hinge to the table surface.

Is the back of the shoe storage now open to the basement pass through storage space?