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04-10-2015, 07:21 AM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I have a shorter Telescoping ladder.. Though I can not use it for ROOF access I like it very much for many other jobs.
I use an extension ladder for roof access.. Like it too.. But if I had a longer telescoping I'd not need it.
SUGGESTION: Get the highest weight rating you can carry.....Mine are rated 250-300 pounds (I am over 300) and they typically test to twice the rating so I have no problem with'em
Ive seen some rated 150 pounds...Which is why when I recently assisted a fellow RVer with an A/C problem...I used MY ladder.
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04-10-2015, 07:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Central Vermont
Posts: 1,485
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Quote:
Originally Posted by falconman
My guess is that with the $200 ladders you don't get 5 out of ten reviews saying it was dangerous.
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About 10% rated it 3 stars or less. Over 85% rated it 4-5 stars. This was very similar to the ratings of the ~$200 ladders.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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2015 F350 XLT PSD CCSB SRW, Andersen Ultimate hitch
'12 Cougar High Country 299RKS, Mor/Ryde Pinbox
1/77 Armor Bn, 5th Mech, I Corps
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04-13-2015, 08:23 PM
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#18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: ct
Posts: 252
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I have one of those foldup step ladder, extension ladders i bought at either home depot or costco for 90 bucks. My A is 12 ft and this extends about 1 foot above when set up. Works fine
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04-25-2015, 08:59 AM
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Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 88
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Enjoying reading responses. Does anyone have more info on where they store the ladders and if they modified their basement storage area to take up as little room as possible. I purchased the 15.5 ft ladder but it wil not fit in the basement area without laying flat on the slide tray. Any feedback and suggestions would be great. I am trying to configure this for a 2015 Newmar DutchStar 4369.
Thanks
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04-25-2015, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Somewhere....
Posts: 4,054
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Will it fit on it's side next to the slide tray? My basement is tall enough that it fits that way on the tray, but I have a folding table that I store on edge next to one of the trays.
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2008 King Aire 4562, Spartan K3(GT) w/ Cummins ISX 600
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L V8 Hemi w/ Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar and baseplate, SMI Air Force One brake
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04-25-2015, 09:50 AM
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#21
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: White Rock, BC
Posts: 782
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I purchased an En131 Specification 16.5 Ft Aluminum Telescopic Telescoping Collapsible Ladder Extension on Amazon last July for $114.95 (+shipping).
I just checked on Amazon and they are currently available for $154.99 + $4.99 shipping.
The 16.5 height makes it adequate for getting on the roof of any coach and its En131 Specification rating makes it good for 330 pounds. The telescopic mechanism is a little awkward to extend and collapse but maybe that's just because of the low frequency of use. It does seem sturdy enough when in use, even near its maximum weight capacity.
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2005 Newmar 43 ft. MADP, Cummins ISL 400HP, 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sahara
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06-13-2015, 08:57 PM
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#22
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 207
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I have the 14ft Telesteps and it is stuck in the extended position. The latch on one side is detached from the spring and will not release that side to collapse. I have tired communication through email with the Swedish Co but to no avail. I have been very happy with this ladder but will not recommend a product that has no support.
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2014 Newmar Canyon Star 3650
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Bill & Sue
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06-14-2015, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,024
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jondrew
What brand is your telescoping ladder?
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I do not know.. it is the line Camping World carried in 2004 But in 2005 they closed it out and brought in a new one.
I will say this: I can't tell the difference between the two brands without looking at the label.
Just make sure the weight rating is high enough is my only advice.
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06-14-2015, 12:54 PM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: where ever the rv is parked today.
Posts: 629
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This is the one i have. I like it. 15 foot lets me get up to with extra room to set the bass back a few feet and make it more safe for going up and down. it is only about 3 foot or so when stored.
Xtend+Climb Pro Series 785P 15.5' Telescoping Ladder - Walmart.com
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07-01-2015, 11:06 PM
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#25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Full Time USA
Posts: 2,216
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My dw purchased a 12 foot on nomorerack.com fo 80 or 90. Had it a year and stop working. On and off the web site.
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Robert & Deb
07 Discovery 39v FWS Full Timers, Henniker NH
1K solar - 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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07-24-2015, 06:53 PM
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#26
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 100
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I use the xtend and climb also. I have one at home and one in the rv. Out rv doesn't have a ladder on the back and this works perfectly.
2016 Dynamax Force, Just Rite 2
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