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03-14-2018, 08:02 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
Posts: 24,122
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I've had one for over seven years and store it just like "Rotten-Red" does. By storing it on the side of the pass thru bay, you can easily access it when needed. No need to move or remove a bunch of stuff to get to it.
I'm 6'2" and pushing about 315. I routinely climb to the third from the top rung to do my windshield. When I use this ladder. I place both feet on the first rung and then wiggle the legs on the other side of the ladder until they're both firmly set. Once this is done, it's very stable.
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Don & Mary
2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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03-14-2018, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Oklahoma Boomers Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 621
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Got one in my slide through works good but unless on level hard surface a bit too unstable for me. Also if your trying to shuffle your feet around on the same rung you will notice how narrow it is. I also carry one of the new light weight Little Giant ladders in the forward short slide out. Jim E. OKC
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Jim & Connie, Edmond Oklahoma
2000 Monaco Signature Classic FD/SO 42' / 1969 VW Bug or 2500HD
"My chains are gone, I've been set free"
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03-14-2018, 10:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 2,984
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We have the 7' two side model and it works great. Our coach has a rear ladder to get on the roof, but the folder is used for everything else around the coach.
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'04 Newmar Mountain Aire 4016
400ISL/Freightliner
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03-15-2018, 05:04 AM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 534
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[QUOTE=Mark71;4085351]Anyone have experience with this 7' step ladder that folds skinny? Seems like a very convenient-to-store step option for folks who need to carry a ladder on the road
Waste of money. I had one and got rid of it. Flimsy and weak. Too dangerous to work off of. Get something safe...a Little Giant or something similar.
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2019 Newmar Ventana LE 4002
2015 Kia Soul
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03-15-2018, 05:20 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Port Orange, Fl
Posts: 884
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I have one as well, works well. I put end caps on. Drilled a slot for a velcro strap so the ladder doesen't move around in the plastic post while traveling.
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Bruce Hotaling, Lori Jones
2009 Thor Magellan 36R 37' F53 w/5 star tune
Toad 2010 Ford Ranger and 2012 Ford Fusion hybrid
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03-15-2018, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Apollo Beach & Key West , FL
Posts: 3,839
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I have one too and it comes in handy. To me, the downside is the narrow rungs which get to my feet after any length of time standing on them, but for what I generally use it for, it's OK.
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2013 DS 4338
2015 F-150 toad with kayaks,bicycles and a Harley in the back
new toad 2023 Sprinter with all the toys inside
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03-15-2018, 08:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Lenexa KS
Posts: 2,085
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Yes I have one. I love the collapsed size and it has performed just fine for me for maybe 15 years. I used to use it for windshield cleaning on shorter RV's. I will add that since I got the DS that ladder hasn't come out of the basement as it doesn't get me high enough to wash the windshield. A normal 7' step ladder would but this ladder is narrow & I don't feel comfortable using the full work height. Especially since it is rarely used on level ground. I have to use the telescoping ladder now. Unfortunately the telescoping ladder probably weighs 4 times what the 7' weighs.
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Bill & Kelli 2015 Dutch Star 4366
2002 Safari Zanzibar 3906
1995 Fleetwood Bounder 36JD
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03-15-2018, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 6,425
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When we look at Winnebago Tour’s they added this ladder as a option.
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Newmar 2016 Canyon Star 3710
Newmar 2018 Dutch Star 4369 SP
Newmar 2023 Dutch Star 4369 FL
Entegra 2025 Cornerstone 45D on order
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03-15-2018, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Pompano Beach Fl
Posts: 486
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart W
When we look at Winnebago Tour’s they added this ladder as a option.
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Are you carrying a ladder to get on the roof of your coach? I was thinking about getting the little giant 22..?
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Mitch & Laura
And The Doodle Brothers
2018 DSDP 4369/2018 Subaru Forester
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03-15-2018, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Seeing the USA
Posts: 2,646
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I bought the 6' version at an auction for $32.50. Love the ladder and the price.
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Neal and Deb + Mya and Gizmo, the pup's
2003 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
May the roads rise up to meet you, May the winds be always at your back...
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03-15-2018, 04:49 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 740
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I have a little Giant 17 and it is just too heavy, I do think some of the newer ones are lighter
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Jim Mefford
2018 New Aire 3343
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03-15-2018, 06:36 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 6,425
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The velocity 17 states 35 pounds
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Newmar 2016 Canyon Star 3710
Newmar 2018 Dutch Star 4369 SP
Newmar 2023 Dutch Star 4369 FL
Entegra 2025 Cornerstone 45D on order
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03-15-2018, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Pompano Beach Fl
Posts: 486
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I just ordered the 22 Revolution... I can deal with the weight of it I'm 6'1" 230 I just want the stability that the LG offers if I need to get up on the roof I used a buddy's telescoping ladder and for a guy my size I just did feel safe on it...
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Mitch & Laura
And The Doodle Brothers
2018 DSDP 4369/2018 Subaru Forester
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03-15-2018, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Vail, Arizona
Posts: 2,057
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I had one and it works well, but not as useful, stable, nor versatile as the little giant.
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Bill & Chris Bélanger (KI1Z)
'04 Georgetown XL > '17 4018 DSDP FL > '18 DSDP 4327 K2> ‘21 LA 4551 K3
2018 JL Wrangler Rubicon 2 Door
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