I bought HD Ridez Transit Running Boards as part of my camper van equipment.
The running boards appear in my exterior-equipment purchases, within the larger collection of access and body accessories for the van.
Where it fits my build
While fitting the heater below the passenger seat, I worked underneath the van on the intake, exhaust, fuel filter and pump mounts. The black substance visible on the undercarriage was Fluid Film Black, which I had applied across the underbody while leaving the exhaust parts uncoated.
Much of that session was spent lying on my back. I recorded how cramped the space was and how tiring it became to hold my head up and work with both hands around the mounting points.
The underside of my van during the heater pipe and mounting work.A later view of the fuel-line and wiring route beneath the van.
My build notes
The diary separates the coating already present beneath the van from the heater work happening that day. The photos are useful for seeing the available working space and the location of the lines and attachments.
The available space under the van affected the pace of each mounting task.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The APS alternatives use six-inch and five-inch step formats. Their board profiles differ from the drop-down shape of the HD Ridez purchase.
APS Six-Inch Transit Running Boards
These black running boards provide six-inch step surfaces beside a full-size Transit. The board and bracket assemblies mount below the doors.
