collapsible camp chair?

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I did a search but didn't find anything specific. Now that I have a 3" lift on my landcruiser and 33" tires, an unforeseen circumstance is now I need something to stand on in order to to put a bike on the Yakima rack or get into the rocketbox. Standing on the tire helps works but 33" of the ground is higher than it used to be for an old gummer:o

Has anyone run into anything that serves the dual purpose of camp chair or stool but is also collapsible and light that you can stand on? I'm looking for something that doesn't take up much room and perhaps can even be stored in the rocket box.
 
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I didn't think of that. Where can you find one of those? I suppose ARB sidebars might not be a bad idea (esp. for my kids) but I was thinking of something along the lines of a lightweight aluminum collapsibe step ladder. Or perhaps something that could be used a stool or double as a small camp table.

Basically, I was just wondering what folks are using to access stuff on their roof. Thanks for the reply:cheers:
 
No nee to buy that make one with a loop of rope and a 2X6 :beer:.
 
I've started keeping one of these in the back of the truck. It folds flat and doesn't take up too much room. the only problem is that it isn't very tall, and is really too short to be a chair: Ace - Ace Tree: Hardware: Ladders: Step Stools: EZ Foldz Folding Step Stool

Other things I've used for step stools are 5 gallon buckets, turned upside down. It holds my weight pretty well, and is fairly sturdy. It can double as a chair (no back), plus you can use it as a bucket!

The problem I have with standing on my sliders & tires is that they are too close to the body of the truck and I need to grab something with one hand to maintain balance.
 
I have the same roof access problem - I used to use a relatively cheap two step stool with a high bar, but found that it was too flimsy for my weight and the bikes, as well as unstable footing. It was like half inch caliber steel tubing (sinks in dirt). Now I use a short aluminum ladder. 3 steps. It does not fold as flat, but it is taller and far more stable and very easy to pack. It is also a comfortable height for sitting, but with no back.
 
2mbb said:
Other things I've used for step stools are 5 gallon buckets, turned upside down. It holds my weight pretty well, and is fairly sturdy. It can double as a chair (no back), plus you can use it as a bucket!
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Some of the fulltime RV'rs use 'em to wash clothing, as follows:

Add water, detergent & clothing, secure top. Place on rack/in cabinet, etc.

:steer: Drive. Drive some more. Drive til done :steer:.

Rinse clothing of suds & line dry at camp. :beer:

:banana: even for a :hillbilly:

HTH
 
I don't know what model cruiser you have, but in my 80 and with most SUVs I've dealt with, it's fairly easy/comfortable to stand on the door sill for the rear doors and lean back onto the leading edge of the open door. I've found it's a very stable position.
 
I have giant nerf bars welded to the sliders and I still find myself standing on the rear window sill (glass rolled down all the way) to force my Thule box shut. But for most things, standing on the nerf bars is plenty height advantage and they keep the body off the rocks!
 
Arya Ebrahimi said:
I don't know what model cruiser you have, but in my 80 and with most SUVs I've dealt with, it's fairly easy/comfortable to stand on the door sill for the rear doors and lean back onto the leading edge of the open door. I've found it's a very stable position.
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I've got an FJ62. I might put some sliders on it but for the most part standing on the tires or door sill works for mtn bikes. A little higher would be nice for the Yak box but I don't want to lug around a ladder.

When were you in Blacksburg? Class of 84 here:cheers:
 
you could look at the step stools they make for small aircraft use. there was always one in the airplanes I used to fly which is essential to check the fuel level way up in those wings. they're usually all aluminum lightweight, strong, and pack up pretty well.

here's a link to one at sporty's http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&did=19&product_id=11449
may be worth a look
 
Stormlover said:
I've got an FJ62. I might put some sliders on it but for the most part standing on the tires or door sill works for mtn bikes. A little higher would be nice for the Yak box but I don't want to lug around a ladder.

When were you in Blacksburg? Class of 84 here:cheers:
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'01-'08. I took the "windy road" through undergrad ;)
 
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