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02-10-2018, 08:46 AM
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Freightliner Owners Club Entegra Owners Club
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Little Giant vs Telesteps type ladder
I have struggled with this decision for awhile and need your help
With the DS I need a ladder that extends more then 12 feet to have a safe range to climb on the roof.
I’m looking at 18foot Telesteps ladder that extends 15.5 feet
The pros, it’s 33x5x20 inches closed
The cons it’s $300 and only works as an extension ladder
The Little Giant 17’ Velocity extends to 15’
The pros, it’s an extension and step ladder (great for cleaning windows)
$180 and lifetime warranty
The cons, 55x9x24 inches closed
They are both basically 30 pounds and both have a 300 pound rating
Thank you in advance for your help. Stuart
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02-10-2018, 08:51 AM
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Hands down the Telesteps! The Little Giant is an absolute pain to handle, multiple steps to extend to full length and a real pain to handle when fully extended! Storage foot print is also much larger! Ask me how I know...
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02-10-2018, 08:51 AM
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Your choice but seems heavier than that to me... I think that would be one thing you carry for 6 months then leave it home
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02-10-2018, 08:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wundertaker
Your choice but seems heavier than that to me... I think that would be one thing you carry for 6 months then leave it home
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You made me double check LG is 30.5 pounds
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02-10-2018, 08:58 AM
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I actually have both of the ladders you listed. I carry the 15.5' Telestep ladder on the coach and it has worked flawlessly. The other ladder is a better fit for home use. I use 12" sections of cut up pool noodle to attach to the Telestep ladder if I need to lean on the coach to protect the paint. Both are fine ladders I probably give the telescoping ladder a slight edge for RV use for it's compact design.
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02-10-2018, 09:28 AM
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I think telesteps is a better choice for use with an RV. Between that and the small, lightweight step stool I carry, there’s no where I can’t reach, and the step stool gets about 1000% more use. I don’t think I’ve ever had to use the telesteps on the road.
I used to carry around a Little-Giant-type ladder I bought at Home Deopot which I found to be just a total PITA to use and store, plus it was much heavier than the 30# you are reporting.
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02-10-2018, 09:30 AM
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I carry XTend & Climb 785P which is great for getting on top and I carry a folding ladder for use as a step ladder. They both close up into a small package and easy to deploy. Likewise, I use short pieces of pool noodles to keep it of the rig.
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02-10-2018, 09:35 AM
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I have a 10' telescoping that I have used for years (not rv) and hope it will work on MH. I asked if I could step on top of the slide to get on the roof and two service techs said that's how they do it.
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02-10-2018, 09:41 AM
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I have an telescoping ladder AND the collapsible "A" frame (7 ft) ladder.
Both fold up nicely and are light in weight. There is nothing I can't reach comfortably with either.
Go with the telescoping ladder. You won't regret it.
Good luck with the decision.
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02-10-2018, 09:42 AM
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I have both. Bought the Little Giant many uears ago and the telescoping one in 2016. Little Giant for the stick house and the telescoping one in the MH.
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02-10-2018, 06:50 PM
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Telesteps - stored securely up front of genny.
Telesteps 1800EP OSHA Compliant Professional Extension Ladder, 14.5-Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003KGBIKC..._od6FAbRYRC56Y
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02-10-2018, 07:06 PM
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I bought the 18' Telesteps. A decision factor was that it fits perfect in a shallow compartment on the coach. For most lower reach needs I carry a three step step stool. Has a hand loop and large steps for better stability than a ladder.
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02-10-2018, 07:12 PM
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I tried the Telesteps but just did not feel secure. I ended up with the Little Giant knock off from Gorilla. It is lighter and hold more weight than the LG. I love it and it just fits in one of my trays.
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02-10-2018, 08:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPhil
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Dr Phil
Besides securely strap in place is ladder standing on anything?
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