2018 Dutch Star 4018 ladder question

[DutchStar JK]

Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don

This is an older post where I responded with the type of ladder I leave in the coach. Since then, I found something that works well at home. I won't go on my roof while camping unless it's an emergency, but at home, I've been up there several times for solar install and other reasons.

This is what I use at home and now feel VERY comfortable about climbing on the roof.

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/an-r...me-431648.html

I need to store my ladder in the coach so I will need a foldable one. I like that ladder extension you are using. Wonder if that will fit on the Little Giant?

[Dutch Star Don]

JK.....I understood that.....I use the extending one in the coach and built a shelf in the bay behind the front door to store it. That bay is the prefect length for the extension ladders. My hope is never to need it. As I get older, I really don't need to go on the roof unless there is an emergency.

I find that I need a ladder at home, that is safe, because I use it 95% of teh time versus the extension ladder.

[DutchStar JK]

Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don

JK.....I understood that.....I use the extending one in the coach and built a shelf in the bay behind the front door to store it. That bay is the prefect length for the extension ladders. My hope is never to need it. As I get older, I really don't need to go on the roof unless there is an emergency.

I find that I need a ladder at home, that is safe, because I use it 95% of teh time versus the extension ladder.

Thanks Don.

Jared and Ruby
2019 Dutch Star 4018

[CaptainGizmo]

Originally Posted by DutchStar JK

I am considering the Little Giant 17 for my 2019 Dutch Star. Anyone who has this ladder, please let me know your experience with it.



The video on their web site says it is 15' tip to tip, even though the model # is 17. Is that long enough to get on my roof comfortably? If the base is out 3 or 4 feet for safety then I'm guessing the 15' tip to tip would only leave a foot or so over the top of the Dutch Star. I would think you would need 3' for a comfortable transition to the roof. Please let me know what your experience has been. Thanks

Hi!

Please look above at my post! YES!!! I have the Little Giant Velocity 17 and it is AWESOME for my DS4369!

It fits easily and perfectly into my first bay; I just roll it in on its wheels. No back stress at all.

The “17” ladder has around 15 usable feet at the proper angle.

I bought mine direct with free shipping.

[DutchStar JK]

Originally Posted by CaptainGizmo

Hi!

Please look above at my post! YES!!! I have the Little Giant Velocity 17 and it is AWESOME for my DS4369!

It fits easily and perfectly into my first bay; I just roll it in on its wheels. No back stress at all.

The “17” ladder has around 15 usable feet at the proper angle.

I bought mine direct with free shipping.

Thanks Steve, I just ordered it from Amazon.

Jared and Ruby
2019 Dutch Star 4018

[CaptainGizmo]

Originally Posted by DutchStar JK

Thanks Steve, I just ordered it from Amazon.

Jared and Ruby
2019 Dutch Star 4018

You won’t be sorry! I put some thick foam weatherstripping along the top section rails for the perfect protection!

[DutchStar JK]

Originally Posted by CaptainGizmo

You won’t be sorry! I put some thick foam weatherstripping along the top section rails for the perfect protection!
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Looks good!