Caravanning holidays are becoming more popular nowadays as people opt to save money and holiday at home, and the influence of shows like George Clarke's Amazing Spaces help inspire people to build their own travelling vehicle for quick getaways and long weekends.  Caravans and other live-in vehicles are small inside by nature and most people will be able to reach the top shelves and cupboards with ease, but children will struggle.  If you want your kids to pitch in with the washing up then a safety step is a great option.  The single steps can be used indoors to allow kids to reach the countertops and the sink; they can also be used outdoors as a step, a seat or even upside down as a container for barbecue ingredients or toys.  The larger models may be too big for a caravan, but they can be used as a seating arrangement as well as steps, so don't discount them entirely.

Some self-build caravans and camper vans will have a mezzanine sleeping platform, either over the cab of a van, or situated over a living area to maximise space.  Often, a fixed ladder will get in the way of day to day activities so they are often stowed away somewhere, although people have fixed holds into the wall as a help to get up to bed.  A telescopic ladder is ideal for accessing a mezzanine level, as it can be stored in a small space and brought out when needed.  They can even be permanently fixed to the mezzanine for pulling down when needed, although care should be taken that the ladder sections will lock into place otherwise it will not be stable when used.

Telescopic ladders are also a great option for outdoor use on a caravan or camper holiday.  Some vehicles have a built in ladder for accessing the roof, but some do not (especially self-built ones).  The roof will need cleaning, a roof-rack can be added for storing outdoor equipment and it can also be the place where a canopy is attached to provide extra covered space, so a ladder is an essential item.  Telescopic ladders provide the height access you need without having to compromise on storage space inside.  Some caravans and camper vans come with a ladder on the back as a built in access method for the roof, which is great for getting up there to retrieve bikes or canoes, but not all do and sometimes they can be unsuitable for use when carrying down bulky items, therefore it is always worth having a separate ladder readily available, just in case.

As we get older, mobility can become an issue and the use of standard ladders can be risky, especially for those not experienced in using a ladder regularly.  Older people or people with mobility problems may choose a caravan or camper holiday instead of tent camping in order to have home comforts at hand, and a proper bed to sleep in.  A telescopic ladder may be inappropriate for someone with restricted mobility and ideally someone else would undertake any tasks that require height access.  This isn't always possible, however, and it is important for people to retain as much independence as possible as they get older.  A folding step ladder with deep treads and a handrail at the top would allow anyone to reach awning fixings and although it will take up more room inside the accommodation, it will fit in a small gap or could even be hung on the back of the door for easy access – sometimes a compromise has to be made in order the ensure that important needs are met.