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12-27-2018, 09:09 PM
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#155
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Rexhall Owners Group
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 263
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I use the attached ladder quite often. The ladder is bent from being backed into something by previous owner. While having work done on the RV the ladder was run into something by the Dealerships employees, they refused to fix it because of prior damage.
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12-27-2018, 09:23 PM
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#156
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Junior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lavallette, NJ
Posts: 13
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Every year at least twice a year to check calling, debris removal, etc. and check / clean off toppers. I also strip and seal the fiberglass roof annually.
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12-27-2018, 09:27 PM
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#157
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Posts: 3,564
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Don't have one. Never felt safe on one. Use Gorilla knock off of Little Giant which fits in storage bay
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12-27-2018, 09:48 PM
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#158
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Corvallis, OR
Posts: 2
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When we bought our 2017 I noticed no ladder on the models with rear slides, but otherwise it looked like most all models had them. First thing I did after purchase was tighten all the screws, since it really needed it. Use it all the time to keep debris from getting in the slide after parking under trees. Also a must when installing cover and cleaning the roof, but would purchase telescoping ladder if I didn't have one.
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12-27-2018, 09:51 PM
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#159
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Colorado
Posts: 354
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Only to get on the roof.
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12-27-2018, 09:59 PM
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#160
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Senior Member
Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,554
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Do you ever use your rear ladder?
Our Alpine doesn't have a ladder, most Alpines have no ladders. I truly dislike the looks of a ladder. Just something to get in the way when I wash and wax the coach.
I carry one to get on the roof. When we buy a newer coach I'll remove the ladder if it has one.
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12-27-2018, 10:15 PM
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#161
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 38
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I use my ladder all the time for maintenance and repairs. Wouldn't buy a motorhome without it. If you think you don't need a ladder, What would you do in these situations: Remove snow from roof when it exceeds the 1 foot limit; Replace vent cover when destroyed by something in a bad rain storm in Yellowstone NP. Can't be done if you are in middle of nowhere and don't have a ladder. 
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12-27-2018, 10:17 PM
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#162
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Colorado
Posts: 354
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom and Patty
Our Alpine doesn't have a ladder. I truly dislike the looks of a ladder. Just something to get in the way when I wash and wax the coach.
I carry one to get on the roof. When we buy a newer coach I'll remove the ladder if it has one.
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How do you keep your non-integrated ladder from marring your finish?
P.S. the back of your coach looks like it’s missing something. Can’t put my finger on it... 
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12-27-2018, 10:50 PM
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#163
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Senior Member
Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,554
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I put rubber feet on the ladder and it rests on the drip rail. 15 years and no scratches from the ladder. Been up a friends ladder on his Foretravel and that was an uncomfortable feeling. Even though it is a very well made coach.
I know it looks great missing something huh!  I tell my grandsons they can't put a finger on the paint either....teach them young.
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Originally Posted by RiverBurt
How do you keep your non-integrated ladder from marring your finish?
P.S. the back of your coach looks like it’s missing something. Can’t put my finger on it... |
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12-28-2018, 03:27 AM
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#164
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SE Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,850
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MO Fred
If I were looking to buy a different coach.... no ladder, no sale. Essential piece of equipment for roof maintenance and to remove debris before closing slides.
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I'd say "useful piece of equipment", not "essential". There are many of us who have reached the age where our knees will no longer take us up that ladder. But we still enjoy traveling in the motorhome. Whenever something on my roof needs attention, I just ask an RV Tech to go up there and address it.
As for a telescoping ladder, I never trusted those even when I had young knees. I've always had a vision in my head of one of those things collapsing with me on it. 
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12-28-2018, 03:32 AM
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#165
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Traveling
Posts: 255
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janjimg
just starting out and not an owner yet. this has opened my eyes for different things to look at , especially checking for debris before retracting slideouts.
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12-28-2018, 05:16 AM
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#166
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 13
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I have heard several reasons why but the what I believe to be the real truth (heard it from a RV Professor) is if they don't come with one it's because the roof isn't designed to carry our weight, that in my opinion is a lack of structure quality. Being a Mobile RV Tech the ones without the ladders you have to be very careful on the roofs as there is a lot of flexing and a very uncomfortable feeling as your moving about the roof. There are the exceptions like the way the rear cap is molded where it isn't feasible to mount a ladder.
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12-28-2018, 05:53 AM
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#167
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Indio,CA and I'm out of here in the summer
Posts: 37
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RE: Ladder
I have a rubberized roof. I use my ladder to clean and treat my roof. I also use it for maintenance of other items on the roof.
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12-28-2018, 06:22 AM
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#168
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Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 56
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I use our ladder quite a bit, mostly for cleaning and washing the roof. I have also used it for installing antennas and for re-caulking all of the devices mounted to the roof. When we go on a trip, I use it to crawl up on the roof when we get home to ensure that no rips or tears occurred while we were gone. Also, to clean all of the Slide Toppers. To me, it's an integral part of my motorhome. I don't know how I would get along without it.
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2018 Forest River Cardinal 3250RL-2017 Ford F-250
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